![]() ![]() We may not always agree on everything, but our goals will remain the same: Strengthening New York's public school system to better prepare the children we love for the future. All I can say is that, as governor, I will treat you, as teachers, with the respect you deserve as educational professionals, and with which I treat all public servants. Cuomo's adversarial stance toward teachers borders on disdain. I know, I have three young children in public schools I went to public schools, and I served as an elected public school board member. New York public school teachers deserve respect for their day-in-and-day-out dedication to our children. Reclaiming the promise of public education should and must be our singular focus.Īndrew Pallotta, NYSUT Executive Vice President NYSUT today calls upon elected leaders and candidates in all parties to reject gratuitous bashing of teachers and public schools to stand with teachers and parents against over-testing and to improve learning and affirm respect for teachers as indispensable partners in advancing learning and strengthening schools. We are dedicated to working with parents and elected leaders to ensure that every child receives a high quality education in a strong public school. Teachers’ commitment to fair evaluations that improve learning - instead of playing “gotcha” - is clear, consistent and on the record. Cuomo’s remarks disrespect teachers, parents and the democratically elected school boards who ensure local schools are the farthest thing possible from a “monopoly.” We thank Rob Astorino for acknowledging that New York State has one of the finest teaching forces in the nation. And we pledge to acknowledge all leaders who similarly commit to statements of respect and support." "While we differ on a number of issues, we wholeheartedly agree with his statement that teachers deserve respect and that strengthening New York State’s public school system should be our shared focus. ![]()
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