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Queens Parent Newsletter - April 11, 2016

This is the April 11 issue of the Queens parent newsletter.

Social workers’ full-day workshop

Nearly 400 school social workers came together for a professional development day on April 8 at UFT headquarters to hear from social work leaders and to discuss the importance of social work in New York City public schools.

Manhattan Parent Newsletter - April 8, 2016

This is the April 8 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

2015 sales tax break for New York, Florida and other states’ residents

Federal tax law allows taxpayers who elect to itemize deductions to deduct their state and local income taxes or state and local general sales taxes to reduce their federal income tax.

In any language, a sense of belonging

The Flying Dragons, a team of English language learners from Lower East Side Prep coached by Henry Ruan, are slaying the opposition in computer robotics competitions.

Free app scores points with kindergarten class

ClassDojo is a free app for engaging with students and parents that can be used on iPhones, Androids and desktop computers.

Teacher’s Choice tops UFT needs from Council

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on March 16 urged Council members to put additional money in next year’s city budget to support the programs that help teachers help students: Community Learning Schools, the Positive Learning Collaborative and Teacher’s...

Charter boosters’ false claims

Charter advocates have made exorbitant claims for their own success, but sometimes the facts get in the way of a good story. The latest example concerns school safety.

Diversity matters

New York City isn’t known as a vibrant melting pot for nothing; the rich diversity of our population is the bedrock of our city.

Critical thinking skills

Educators throughout the country in all disciplines must be alarmed at the dysfunction of our current political discourse where theatrics, contempt and anger have replaced reason and civility.