NYC Rubber Room Reporter and ATR CONNECT

A close-up look at NYC education policy, politics,and the people who have been, are now, or will be affected by these actions and programs. ATR CONNECT assists individuals who suddenly find themselves in the ATR ("Absent Teacher Reserve") pool and are the "new" rubber roomers, people who have been re-assigned from their life and career. A "Rubber Room" is not a place, but a process.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Over-Punishment in New York City Schools Has No Positive Outcome

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I have been the advocate for more than 100 children who have been suspended from their respective New York City schools, so I know what is g...
Saturday, November 21, 2009

New York's Shield Law

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I. Introduction: History & Background LINK The New York reporters privilege, codified in Civil Rights Law § 79-h (the "Shield Law...

Open Letter To President Obama

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From Brian D'Agostino, PH.D LINK November 19, 2009 Dear President Obama, I taught in New York City colleges and public high...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

In Support of Teacher Tenure

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Good Reasons to Save Teacher Tenure By Michael E. Kramer General Counsel, Georgia Association of Educators LINK Of the 50 states in the Uni...

Teachers Can Go to BODIES Exhibition For Free

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As a thank you for years of support and patronage, BODIES…The Exhibition , one of New York’s leading educational atractions, is thanking tea...
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Power Brain Education Program Gets $400,000 From the NYC BOE

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okay, everyone, on this one story led by Yonev Gonen, I may have some reservations to thinking that Dr. Warrington Parker's program need...
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Protest Over Firing of 600 School Aides Tuesday, November 17 8AM

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TUESDAY MORNING AT 8:00 AM IN FRONT OF OUR SCHOOL 141 EAST 111 STREET BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND PARK AVE ~~ AS WE ALL KNOW, ALMOST 600 SCHOOL ...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Workplace Fairness: Filing a Discrimination Claim

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Legal Encyclopedia - Employment Discrimination Your Rights Filing a Discrimination Claim - New York I am not an Attorney, and I don't g...

What is District 65?

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I have a question. When a teacher is fined after a 3020-a hearing, or makes a settlement, where does this money go? I have heard that the ar...

Teachers Are People Too, And This Is Now The Problem

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Facebook picture of former Apalachee High School teacher Ashley Payne, while on vacation I know of at least two teachers in New York City Sc...
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