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New York City

January 17, 2013

City and Union Fail to Reach Deal on Teacher Evaluations

The deadline for the negotiations passed at midnight Friday.

New York City

December 14, 2012

Teachers' Pension Fund Pledges $1 Billion for Post-Sandy Reconstruction

Former President Bill Clinton said the fund will invest in infrastructure for areas affected by Sandy.

New York City

August 17, 2012

Teacher Tenure Rate Drops to Record Low

The percentage of teachers getting tenure has plummeted over the past two years.

New York City

June 29, 2012

Arbitrator Halts Bloomberg's Plans to Fire Teachers at Struggling Schools

An arbitrator has ruled in favor of the teacher's union, halting the removal of teachers at 24 schools.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 11, 2012

City Renames Schools Marked for Closure

The names of 24 new schools have been anounced by the city.

Manhattan

April 06, 2012

Mayor Says Arbitrators Would Give Ax Murderer "Slap on the Wrist”

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that some arbitrators refuse to fire even worst teachers.

Manhattan

February 08, 2012

Teachers Union Trusted More than Bloomberg, Poll Finds

More New Yorkers trust the teachers union than the mayor when it comes to policy, a new poll found.

Manhattan

January 12, 2012

Mayor Vows Major Pay Raise For Top Teachers at State of the City Address

Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered his State of the City Address in the Bronx Thursday.

Manhattan

December 30, 2011

Millions in Funding Lost After Teacher Evaluation Talks Break Down

More than $60 million in federal education cash was suspended after teacher evaluation talks broke down.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 27, 2011

East Village School Principal Wages Dress Code War on Teachers

Marlon Hosang, the Principal of P.S. 64, is insisting his teachers dress professionally.

Manhattan

October 12, 2011

City Council Leaders Blast DOE Over School Layoffs

City Council members said Tuesday that the largest round of layoffs since the mayor took office could have been prevented.

Manhattan

August 08, 2011

City Test Scores Rose Slightly After Second Year of Tougher Exams

State scores remained flat after dropping significantly when exams were made more difficult.

Manhattan

July 28, 2011

State Appeals Court Rules Against UFT on Class Size

The teacher's union brought a suit saying the city mismanaged $760 million in state funds meant to reduce class size.

Manhattan

July 27, 2011

Teacher Tenure Rates Plummet

Less than 60 percent of new teachers were granted tenure this year, down from 97 percent back in '06-'07.

Harlem

May 13, 2011

Teachers at Harlem Charter School Look to Unionize

Workers at Opportunity Charter School in Harlem are seeking representation by the United Federation of Teachers.