Mayor Eric Adams is saying in TV interviews this morning that 'every child who wants a seat will have access to a seat' in 3K and preK, but elected officials and advocates say that's not true. There are many neighborhoods that do not have enough spots.

In this year’s UFT Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC) election the choice is clear.

Only one☝️slate of candidates rejects the attempts to force UFT and city retirees into an inferior, predatory and privatized Mulgrewcare/Aetna Care Medicare Advantage plan.

Only one☝️slate of

We are relieved that many important education programs supported with federal stimulus funding are no longer in jeopardy, and we urge City leaders to go further to prevent the loss of other critical supports that students and families need. Our statement: advocatesforchildren.org/policy-resourc…

We remember when the UFT celebrated over the new mayoral control deal saying schools budgets can’t be cut unless there is an emergency … just a couple of days ago.

Say it ain’t so.

Hmm. just released Executive budget cuts the no. of full-time teachers by nearly 3,000 over next two years. Wonder where the staffing will appear for class size reduction, as Mayor supposedly promised in return for Mayoral control. nyc.gov/assets/omb/dow…

ADAMS CUTS TEACHERS: Immediately after NYS increased school funding + extended mayoral control, Adams releases a 2-year executive budget that defunds thousands of teacher positions. Adams is supposed to be ADDING teachers to comply with NYC’s class size law UFT MORE-UFT

No change to five-year capital plan either - no sign of the $2B in funding supposed to be added for more classroom space. nyc.gov/assets/omb/dow…

Well deserved, Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈

We give you an A+ also

Special education teachers do a lot. Like, a lot, a lot.

- “To bring the accord home, City Hall had to make concessions: The mayor’s power over a panel that approves major changes at the DOE was watered down“ Not really! Mayor got an extra appointment -the chair! politi.co/3xMLKUN via POLITICO

Educators of NYC Irony. A union president boasting he will punch someone in the face and push them in the dirt for taking something that belonged to him. Yet he calls the retiree uncivil for fighting back his taking of their Medicare benefits. And in retirement. 🤦🏽‍♀️

🎧 Talk Out School’s latest podcast: A Conversation with Brandon 'Griot B' Brown Brandon Brown

I interviewed Griot B. Leonie shared update on the state budget deal that will renew mayoral control of NYC schools for 2 more years

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Listen to Talk Out School’s latest podcast: A Conversation with Brandon 'Griot B' Brown Brandon Brown

Daniel interviews Griot B. Leonie shares a news update on the state budget deal that will renew mayoral control of NYC schools for two more years.

thewire.educators.nyc/p/a-conversati…

If you are a UFT retiree or you know a UFT retiree, this next RETIRED TEACHERS CHAPTER (RTC) is a chance to take our union back from Mulgrew’s dangerous agenda with our healthcare.

Vote for the RETIREE ADVOCATE SLATE for the RTC chapter. Voting takes place 5/10 to 6/13. Mail

Vote for Retiree Advocate when your ballot comes in the mail in May. Your life might depend on it!

Governor Kathy Hochul WE. DID. NOT. WANT. MAYORAL. CONTROL.

“We had an opportunity to really create some transformative change on how New York City public schools are governed — to create a more democratic structure, to move towards something that people are actually asking for.” ⁦-Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, PhD⁩

Such a loss. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/0…