Just Say Nay to the ELA
Yesterday, critics of the state-mandated English Language Arts exam marched in front of nearly 40 schools in Manhattan.
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Yesterday, critics of the state-mandated English Language Arts exam marched in front of nearly 40 schools in Manhattan.
Read MoreReporters in Columbia Journalism School’s education seminar profiled teachers from across the city, looking for insights into a largely misunderstood profession.
Read MoreLuisa Cavagna once thought she wanted to be a doctor, but now her heart is in the classroom
Read MoreDespite the long hours and endless challenges of teaching middle school students in this high-octane charter school, first-year teacher Carpenter has shown no signs of becoming discouraged by the obstacles.
Read MoreIs it possible to learn to be a strong teacher in a school the city says is failing? Veteran teacher Ann Neary mentors Lehman College senior Greg Castro at DeWitt Clinton High School, a struggling landmark in the Bronx.
Read MoreUntil last year, Kadeem Gill wanted to be a lawyer. Now he’s decided to give up his spot at Columbia Law School to teach middle-school math to kids who remind him of his own difficult childhood
Read MoreCinzia Bontempo, who teaches 12th grade English to students from over 50 countries, knows what it’s like for her students at Manhattan International High School to be far from home.
Read MoreOnce an East New York cop, now an East New York teacher, Jeff Kaufman tries to entice kids into school by teaching them what they need to know about justice and law.
Read MoreThe SAT college admission test will no longer require a timed essay and will dwell less on fancy vocabulary. This also means changes in how test prep companies prepare students.| AP Photo
Read MoreAs the city continues to roll out its special education reform, teachers wonder if the elimination of “safety net” graduation provisions will negatively impact students with special needs.
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