Sunday, March 29, 2009

NY Legislature agrees to state budget

NY Legislature agrees to state budget
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said late Saturday that New York's Legislature has agreed to a state budget that keeps school funding flat, restores aid to New York City, and increases income taxes on wealthier New Yorkers.

NY Legislature agrees to state budget

NY Legislature agrees to state budget
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said late Saturday that New York's Legislature has agreed to a state budget that keeps school funding flat, restores aid to New York City, and increases income taxes on wealthier New Yorkers.

L.A. Unified to observe Chavez Day

Board will honor birthday of the late United Farm Workers leader, exchanging it for another holiday in the school year.

Two years ago, 500 middle school and high school students skipped classes in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles and marched to demand that Cesar Chavez's birthday become a holiday.

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Seniority, not quality, counts most at United Teachers Los Angeles

Seniority, not quality, counts most at United Teachers Los Angeles
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