The leadership has finally agreed to hold a ratification vote on the new evaluation system. It was a long road to get them to listen but we succeeded in demanding our internal democracy. Now we must stay focused to ensure the process remains transparent and fair for every member.
February 22, 2013
For a Democratic Discussion and Vote in the UFT on the New Evaluation System
Final supporters
A controversial new teacher evaluation system is under negotiation that will include the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers.
One expression of the controversy is that one out of every three principals in New York State has gone on record opposing the state law that provided the framework for the negotiations.
Once negotiated, the new system will be the largest change to our working lives in years, greater than the changes in many union contracts. Yet, there are no plans for a ratification vote by the membership.
Therefore, we request a membership-wide referendum on whether to accept the new evaluation system once it is negotiated with the city, after a broad and democratic discussion about the new system within our union.
Updates
December 9, 2012
We just hit 250 signatures and it feels like a heavy weight has finally started to shift. This exhaustion is real but seeing your commitment makes me realize that we are far from finished.
Reached 250 supporters
December 9, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
November 10, 2012
7 Comments
my students are English language learners their scores dont reflect their growth. this system is broken and we need to have a real talk about it before its too late..
teaching isnt just about filling in bubbles on a scantron. if they push this through without asking us first its a slap in the face to every educator in nyc.
this is crazy. how can they decide our future without us voting on it? i put my heart into this job and deserve a say.
test scores don't show what happens in a classroom. my kids have so many other issues going on at home that affect their testing. this is rigged.
WE NEED A VOTE!!!! why are they keeping us in the dark about our own contracts. so tired of being ignored by leadership.
NcrwKCHg
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The leadership has finally agreed to hold a ratification vote on the new evaluation system. It was a long road to get them to listen but we succeeded in demanding our internal democracy. Now we must stay focused to ensure the process remains transparent and fair for every member.
February 22, 2013
For a Democratic Discussion and Vote in the UFT on the New Evaluation System
Final supporters
A controversial new teacher evaluation system is under negotiation that will include the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers.
One expression of the controversy is that one out of every three principals in New York State has gone on record opposing the state law that provided the framework for the negotiations.
Once negotiated, the new system will be the largest change to our working lives in years, greater than the changes in many union contracts. Yet, there are no plans for a ratification vote by the membership.
Therefore, we request a membership-wide referendum on whether to accept the new evaluation system once it is negotiated with the city, after a broad and democratic discussion about the new system within our union.
Updates
December 9, 2012
We just hit 250 signatures and it feels like a heavy weight has finally started to shift. This exhaustion is real but seeing your commitment makes me realize that we are far from finished.
Reached 250 supporters
December 9, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
November 10, 2012
7 Comments
My friend is a gret teacher,,spends her own money on everything,,and really cares about the kids. why should her job be evaluated on test scores, she teaches special ed.som of her kids cannot see..and are very low functioning, why should she be evaluated by kids who do ot show up..its so not fair..Some cannot not read well at all..Specail Ed should not be counted with he rest..NOT FAIR.
my students are English language learners their scores dont reflect their growth. this system is broken and we need to have a real talk about it before its too late..
teaching isnt just about filling in bubbles on a scantron. if they push this through without asking us first its a slap in the face to every educator in nyc.
this is crazy. how can they decide our future without us voting on it? i put my heart into this job and deserve a say.
test scores don't show what happens in a classroom. my kids have so many other issues going on at home that affect their testing. this is rigged.
WE NEED A VOTE!!!! why are they keeping us in the dark about our own contracts. so tired of being ignored by leadership.
NcrwKCHg
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My friend is a gret teacher,,spends her own money on everything,,and really cares about the kids. why should her job be evaluated on test scores, she teaches special ed.som of her kids cannot see..and are very low functioning, why should she be evaluated by kids who do ot show up..its so not fair..Some cannot not read well at all..Specail Ed should not be counted with he rest..NOT FAIR.