Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Bloomberg By the Numbers: $80 Million School Data System Still Evolving
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Bloomberg administration launched a new computer system for the city schools three years ago, but the $80 million system hasn't yet achieved its full potential.
Ed Secretary Arne Duncan Backs Ending LIFO
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Democratic administration has straddled two sides when it comes to teachers, a traditional base of support.
Ed Dept Says Anti-LIFO Petition Sent by Employee 'Wasn't Appropriate'
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The teachers union complained that the email and petition violated a state law against using employees — in this case parent coordinators — for political activity.
Assembly and Senate Offer Own Budget Resolutions
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Assembly's budget would continue a personal income tax surcharge that's set to expire this year.
Senate Republicans Set to Vote on LIFO Bill
Monday, March 14, 2011
The bill would accelerate a new evaluation system for teachers across the state.
New Charter School in Ed Dept's Lower Manhattan Headquarters Will Be Temporary
Monday, March 14, 2011
City education officials said the school will then find a permanent home — possibly a post office building on Peck Slip.
Sticking to Curriculum, Teachers Struggle to Keep Up With Mid-East Events
Monday, March 14, 2011
Several teachers said they didn't have any time to teach about the rapidly changing events in the Middle East and North Africa because of the relentless pace of the state's curriculum.
More than Half of Rubber Room Teachers Bounce Back to Classrooms
Friday, March 11, 2011
The city and the union agreed last year to get rid of the rubber rooms and to speed up the hearing process.
Gays Protest Jury Duty Over Lack of Equality
Friday, March 11, 2011
A spokesman for the New York State Office of Court Administration, David Bookstaver, said he never heard of anyone objecting to jury duty as a protest for gay marriage.
Special Ed Schools Fear Loss of State Funding
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Cuomo's budget would zero-out the state's annual $98 million contribution to the schools. Instead, tuition would be billed to the students' local districts.
Bloomberg, Cuomo Mull 'Short-Term' Strategy for Teachers
Friday, March 04, 2011
Bloomberg criticized the governor earlier this week for favoring a teacher evaluation system that would weaken but not eliminate the role of seniority in layoffs.
Cuomo: I Want to Help Bloomberg With Last In, First Out
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Cuomo said he's trying to help while being realistic given the timeline.
Principals Plead With City: Don't Take Our Funds
Thursday, March 03, 2011
The Department of Education says it needs the rollover money because of its own budget cuts from the state and federal government.
Bloomberg Calls on Cuomo to Do More to End Last In, First Out
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he supports Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to expedite a new teacher evaluation system but it won't factor into layoffs since it wouldn't take effect befo...
State Senate Passes Bill to End Last in, First Out for Teachers
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
The bill would do away with the so-called "last in, first out" rule that requires new teachers to be the first to go during layoffs regardless of merit.
Bill to End Last In, First Out Narrowly Clears Senate
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
The bill would do away with the so-called last-in, first-out rule requiring school districts to lay off new teachers first when cutting back staff.
Bloomberg's Teacher Layoff Threats Are a 'Stunt,' Says Union
Monday, February 28, 2011
The United Federation of Teachers President said Monday that the publication of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's detailed breakdown of how many schools would lose teachers was a stunt.
One Brooklyn School Saved as a Second Hangs in Balance
Monday, February 28, 2011
Last month, the panel voted to phase-out and close 22 other low performing schools at two contentious hearings that drew thousands of parents, teachers and students.
PCBs Found in Another Public School
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Department of Education found high levels of PCBs in a seventh school on Staten Island. The department said its policy is to replace all lighting ballasts with confirmed leaks.
