The following email release from Governor Cuomo's 2014 Committee was sent February 7, 2012. Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment. Jeff Paine.
New York State spends more per student than any other state, but ranks only 38th in graduation rates. It's obvious that our system is failing. And the reason it's failing is because Albany has cared more about the business of education -- contracts, salaries, and benefits -- than they've cared about the needs of our children.
In Governor Cuomo's State of the State address, he noted that all the players in the education establishment -- school boards, principals, teachers and even bus drivers and maintenance staff -- have lobbyists in Albany. Everyone that is... except the students. That's why the Governor has pledged to take on a second job this year: lobbyist for the students.
Inspired by the Governor's remarks, a group of East Harlem high school students filmed their own video about what this means to them: "My Governor, My Lobbyist," recently featured in the New York Times. Click here:
http://www.andrewcuomo.com/video_landing/education?utm_content=0000-00-00%2000%3A00%3A00&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Click%20here%20to%20watch%20the%2030-second%20video%20made%20by%20students%20at%20the%20Renaissance%20Charter%20High%20School%20for%20Innovation%20students%2E&utm_campaign=Education%20NY%20students%20deservecontent
As part of his commitment to put students first, Governor Cuomo has proposed critical education reforms: a real teacher evaluation system as well as enhanced funding for competitive grants that will encourage student achievement and school efficiency.
Help give our students the education system they deserve. Click here: http://www.andrewcuomo.com/landing/education_signup?utm_content=0000-00-00%2000%3A00%3A00&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Click%20here&utm_campaign=Education%20NY%20students%20deservecontent
to learn more about the Governor's plan and add your support to this critical fight for our children's future.
Thanks for helping put New York Students First.
Editor's note: A new evaluation agreement between NYSUT and the governor was announced February 16, 2012. Click here for details and editorial:
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Teacher-evaluation-deal-saves-1B-in-aid-3337925.php
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120217/OPINION04/302170018/Cuomo-teacher-evaluations?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|p
New York voters trust Gov. Cuomo more than teachers' union, poll finds.
http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120218-1.html
Buffalo News editorial dated April 19, 2012: http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial-page/buffalo-news-editorials/article816842.ece
State wins federal school waiver, Albany Times Union, dated May 30, 2012: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-wins-federal-school-waiver-3594015.php
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