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Union Vigil To Protest Teacher Performance Unit

Submitted by Art Fougner MD, Nov 26, 2007 10:01

In short, three letters explain the underperformance of NYC Public Schools - UFT.


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Since Art Fougner MD is convinced complex situations in society can be reduced to three letters, may I in response... [MORE]

David Pakter 

Nov 27, 2007 20:12

Everyone hates ("Raymond" - Chris Rock's TV show) a teacher! Is this "wabbit season"? Come one! In the mayor's charm... [MORE]

dkahlona 

Jan 5, 2008 10:21

I went to NYC public schools until college. I had many great teachers, but on the other hand, 1/3 of... [MORE]

Old Public Schooler 

Nov 27, 2007 13:24

Labels and blame are easy - analyzing the complexities of educational failure involve broad understanding of social, economic and cultural... [MORE]

Dr. Jacqueline Taylor Basker 

Nov 28, 2007 01:36

Amen! Wonderfully said. [MORE]

dkahlona 

Jan 5, 2008 10:23

Everyone knows that there are some very awful teachers in our schools. Many do not know the subject they are... [MORE]

Bud Luebkert 

Nov 26, 2007 13:27

In short, three letters explain the underperformance of NYC Public Schools - UFT.

Art Fougner MD 

Nov 26, 2007 10:01

One could say the AMA has played a much bigger role in the poor health care for the poor (which... [MORE]

Norm Scott 

Nov 27, 2007 17:24

TAGNYC (Teacher Advocacy Group) is the group that started appearing on the steps of Tweed in September and then went... [MORE]

Norman Scott 

Nov 26, 2007 01:33

I'd suggest there are more than a few NY'ers who view this whine from the UFT as an eloquent argument... [MORE]

Art Fougner MD 

Nov 26, 2007 15:54

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