DESE guidance fails to meet needs of students and educators
The guidance released today by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education raises as many questions as it answers. ...
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MTA slams spike in layoffs and nonrenewals
Layoff and nonrenewal notices have been sent to more than 2,030 teachers and Education Support Professionals in 47 districts where...