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News An archive of New York Teacher articles on state and federal standards in school year 2004-2005. May 2005 Banned from the classroom... for a library field trip April 2005 Union members seek votes for May 17 State budget has good news and bad news Shanker grants available for national certification Bringing baseball and labor history into the classroom Neira outlines vision for pre-K through post-grad Samplers offered for test of English as a Second Language Union advocates reasonable regs for IDEA Some good news for public education and health care in state budget Neira stresses role of psychologists March 2005 Teacher of the Year celebrates sixth grade as time of change Where religion meets curriculum, science teachers tread lightly State adopts changes to high school math Calculating options for passing grades CFE releases ideas for statewide school aid fix Activists see gains in BOCES funding trends Where religion meets curriculum, science teachers tread lightly NYSUT's 24/7 program encourages better health for students Report cards underline issue of resources Finding the tools to raise achievement Seeking a better plan for special ed kids ELT offers online courses for paraprofessionals Hempstead educators unite to help kids Poll shows support for higher taxes on wealthy to finance New York's schools Teachers could be excluded from IEP meetings State urges closing of 3 charter schools SED hones message on middle-level reform Education advocates urge end to CFE appeals Disabled dog aspires to be a front-runner Children's mental health conference February 2005 State-required mentoring programs pair beginners with experienced veterans State refashions middle-level regulations Looking at moving science, social studies tests CFE pushing a statewide legislative fix In other regents action I'm a Superhero – I teach Workshops for 4201 Schools leaders Support for new members A peek at the next generation's classrooms Students learn by designing robots Enrollment, rigor grows in career and tech courses ELT partnership offers online master's degree Dogs assist social workers, nurses and teachers Exec budget is 'a better beginning' Funding boost for specialized schools Deja vu for New York's young scientists Reg change helped thousands of SRPs High court affirms seniority protection for teaching assistants Union offers courses for paraprofessionals January 2005 BOCES alternative ed programs provide a lifeline for struggling students NYSUT congratulates the latest class of board-certified teachers Regents reform math pre-K-8 NYSUT urges speedy 'statewide solution' CFE asks court to impose sanctions Rebell envisions fiscal-reform finish line Education policy conference is a first Many protest weakening of teacher-prep programs Charter school petitions School counselors are needed now — more than ever SED forums detail new math and ELA tests Regents reopen five-year master's degree window Legal win bolsters substitute teachers Union presses for CFE progress Education career is her masterpiece Celebrating teaching's gold standard Union fights for rights of re-hired Yonkers teachers Chamber of commerce commends Schuylerville schools UFT fumes over cynical guide to firing educators Middle schoolers want to be 'millionaires' BOCES local looks for votes from colleagues Revised IDEA aims for greater flexibility Adding it up Sailing into learning Take me out on a field trip SRPs bolster Newburgh local Books from the heart Spotlight sparkles on SRPs November 2004 How learning centers help kids BOCES back budgets BOCES leaders see brighter future ahead The Herkimer school electorate is divided Panel: Make sweeping changes in math courses Middle-level policy not ready yet PS21 organizes exhibit of prominent graduates Inservice conference addresses gaps in performance, civil rights Union weighs in on teacher-ed plans; Master's degree measure set for January Bailout eases Yonkers funding crisis Neira speaks at congressional conference Homework Hotline spans the state Governance law benefits Special Act schools Building better BOCES Regents consider policy changes Faculty unions gain professional funds for adjuncts October 2004 An in-depth look at the new tests Math scores rise; will funding follow suit? It's a go for healthy lifestyle initiative Union seeks streamlining for special ed formula POV: Future teachers appeal for fair certification rules Letters: Paraprofessionals appreciate help with training Panel strives to clarify math standards Rochester to bring back librarians, some programs 1,000 Books Project inspires readers of all ages Sculpting insular lessons across curriculum Union training for SRPs emphasizes state standards September 2004 SUNY trains the next generation of urban teachers Regents cite Cortese's contribution Difficulty grows in negotiating contracts Sending the budget back for a rewrite Regents weigh change in master's degree reg NCLB Act unfairly labels New York schools Three options for middle-level programs Concerned dad questions cost of charter schools AFT unearths charter test results Long-stalled CFE case gets 'special masters' Regents to debate charter, middle-level education Working on union, professional development Summer days focused on professional development Grade-change ruling rankles Westchester faculty 'Mr. Fitz' thinks conceptually in art classroom	New York Teacher New York Teacher is NYSUT's statewide, official membership newspaper, published every two weeks during the school year and mailed to the homes of all NYSUT members. The paper is a perennial winner in the contests of the International Labor Communications Association. It is the nation's largest-circulation biweekly in the field of public education. Each edition explores issues of concern to NYSUT members. The newspaper includes columns and features on professional development, legislation, School-Related Professional issues, higher education, health, legal news, member benefits, options, letters and NYSUT policies. Credits NYSUT's Guide to State and Federal Standards was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards.
The Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards. NYSUT, the largest union in New York State, represents more than 525,000 classroom teachers and other school employees and retirees; academic and professional faculty at the state's community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York; and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. NYSUT.org. Copyright New York State United Teachers. 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, 12110-2455. 518.213.6000.