NYCDOE’s Flawed Replacement Grading System
A NY1 story quoted me and other teachers sharing our experiences grading students after the NYC Department of Education (DOE)…
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Controversial $32 Million NYC DOE Textbook Deal Moves Forward
I was quoted in a New York Daily News article about the New York City Department of Education (DOE)’s plans…
Selection to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures
Today, I found out that I was selected to serve on the New York State Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission…
Algebra I Calendar of Lessons
This year, I’ll be teaching Algebra I for the first time since 2016. I’ve worked out a calendar of lessons…
How Fair Is the SHSAT?
The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is the standardized test used as the sole criteria for admission to the eight specialized…
My Insider’s Perspective on New York’s Regents Exams
New York State’s Regents Exams have been in the news recently. Last month, the New York State Education Department (NYSED)…