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PARCC and APPR more than letters of the alphabet

We have long lived with an alphabet stem of acronyms that may or may not have impact on our lives. Those who live with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy live with FEMA and SBA, for examples, … more

Howard Schwach | 3/22/13

Districts submit teacher evaluation plans

Both the Oceanside and Island Park school districts were among a fraction of the total school districts in the state that submitted their teacher evaluation plans on time. And while Island Park’s … more

By Alex Costello | 10/10/12

David LeWinter teaches his fifth-grade class at the William L. Buck School in District 24, one of two Valley Stream districts to have its teacher evaluation plan approved by the state.

State OKs teacher evaluation plans

The state Education Department has approved new teacher evaluation plans in two Valley Stream school districts, which for the first time will tie teacher performance to student success on tests. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/26/12

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

About 100 principals from New York City, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Nassau counties met at Fireman’s Field in Rockville Centre on Monday to take a photograph for a public awareness ad campaign about what they describe as the shortcomings of the state’s new teacher-evaluation plan, which links educator ratings to student test scores.

Principals meet at South Side High School to challenge teacher-evaluation plan

Continuing her outspoken opposition to New York state’s new teacher and principal evaluation system, which links educator ratings to student test scores, South Side High School Principal Dr. Carol Burris organized a meeting of 100 of her colleagues from the metropolitan area Monday afternoon. The gathering kicked off a campaign to alert the public and legislators to what educators describe as the weaknesses and costs of the Annual Professional Performance Review, which has been championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Education Commissioner John King. more

Judy Rattner | 3/14/12

Uncertainty dominates Rockville Centre school board talks

A trio of thorny issues — the 2012-13 school calendar, linking teacher evaluations to state aid, and the 2 percent tax levy cap — topped the agenda at the Jan. 18 Board of Education meeting more

Judy Rattner | 1/25/12

Valley Stream principals challenge teacher evaluation plan

Nine Valley Stream public school principals have signed onto a letter asking state education Commissioner John B. King Jr. and the Board of Regents to delay and change a new teacher evaluation plan that links educator ratings to student test scores. more

By Judy Rattner and Andrew Hackmack | 11/10/11

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