NYSESLAT is the test the state uses to test the level of English Language Learners.In case you're wondering why you didn't see Exec. Board minutes here yesterday, you now know why. On Saturd… Read More

In my opinion, that thing is not proctoring. Unfortunately, as a teacher of speakers of other languages, next week my dance card is full. Of proctoring. (I could have said something worse th… Read More

UFT President Michael Mulgrew--Welcomes us. Asks for moment of silence for son of UFT member who passed.Two more days of work before break we didn't get last year. Last year's Easter week wi… Read More

 Roll Call 5:50UFT Secretary LeRoy Barr--All resolutions passed. BLM resolution, endorsing Julie Menin, and opposing NYSESLAT administration (text below) this year.UFT President Michael… Read More

As everyone knows, learning English is not very important for newcomers to this country. Otherwise, why would the city, in its infinite wisdom, make them spend weeks taking the NYSESLAT exam… Read More

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Usually, I teach beginning English language learners. I request these classes, and most of my colleagues do not. They prefer to teach more advanced levels. I really like teaching the beginne… Read More

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5:50 Roll Call6 PM Secretary LeRoy Barr welcomes us. Minutes—approved via email.Michael Mulgrew, UFT President—Update on DOE—Trying to finalize attendance policy for studen… Read More

4:23 UFT President Michael Mugrew welcomes us, salutes new chapter leaders. Says he loved being CL, first year was really tough. Recalls defending contract, says CLs are not alone, and we su… Read More

It's hard to say, actually. I'm assuming readers of this blog know the APPR regulation passed yesterday in both the Assembly and the newly-blue Senate of New York State. Cuomo will certainly… Read More

There's an NPR piece about how Spanish speakers take longer to learn English than their Chinese counterparts. It's one of the stupidest things I've ever read. I've been working as a New York… Read More

A few weeks ago our department ran NYSESLAT testing. I’ve written elsewhere my opinions about this test, its lack of validity, and its Common Coriness as opposed to measuring the langu… Read More