I taught high school Social Studies and like to think of myself as an historian, I completed all my PhD coursework and began my dissertation, “life” intervened. I read as much as I can; enjoyment and expanding knowledge. I keep promising myself I’ll finish that dissertation, maybe. I’ve been writing my blog (Ed in theContinue reading “Mulgrew v Trump(ism): The Upcoming UFT Leadership Election”
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Teaching is Not a Science
New York State has always left curriculum to the school district, the State develops standards and high school graduation requirements. For example districts choose reading programs and/or write their own. The choice of curriculum has become a controversial topic across the nation. David Steiner, at John Hopkins School of Education and the former NYS CommissionerContinue reading “Teaching is Not a Science”
Should Governor Hochul Tell You How to Teach Reading?
In August, 2021 Kathy Hochul, the unknown lieutenant-governor of New York State replaced Andrew Cuomo, who resigned facing impeachment. Cuomo moved from “the nation’s governor,” saving New Yorkers from the COVID plague to another abuser. Entering her third budget cycle Hochul has been stumbling, bickering with the legislature as well as other stakeholders across theContinue reading “Should Governor Hochul Tell You How to Teach Reading?”
Ed in the Apple: Blogging on the Intersection of Education and Politics Title 