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Sunday, May 4, 2014

5-4-14 Ed Notes Online Week

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A Newark Teacher Issues Warning to NYC Teachers on Contract -
It is more than mere coincidence that the challenges of the “historic” Newark contract are now being exported to New York City teachers. Do not allow Randi Weingarten to dance the minuet at your reception..... A Newark Teacher Has Randi evolved into a whirling dervish?Randi’s Dance Repertoireby A Newark TeacherIn an interview with Josh Eidelson of Salon, Randi danced the hora, circling round and r


Advice to MORE on Contract Strategy

Norm, you strike me as a realist. What are your thoughts on getting this voted down?... Roseanne McCosh PS 8xRoseanne asks a good question. Before trying to respond I want to lay down some historical points because being out of schools for a decade I don't have the best feel for the mood of the members, other than the fact that some old supporters of Ed Notes have been in touch about getting a NO


5-3-14 Ed Notes Online Week
Ed Notes Online: Ed Notes OnlineKit Wainer: Historical Reference to Previous Contract StrugglesKit's history is an important starting point for the upcoming contract struggle. I have a different take on some of Kit's analysis - remember - my history of contract struggles goes back to the early 70s. But it is too nice a day and I am too lazy to get into it - though I may do a separate post at where