With the dire economic news from the city and Albany, it appears again that education is one of the targeted areas that will take a fiscal hit.
Laying off any teachers will lead to a very negative consequence – that will impact on how well thousands of students will be taught. Teachers work under extremely difficult conditions, ranging from overcrowded classes to lack of administrative support and classroom supplies.
The governor and the mayor need to work in tandem with the UFT to see to it that teachers are not laid off.
John Amato
Fresh Meadows
