NYSUT: Teacher evaluation talks ‘in a better place’

Jessica Bakeman

ALBANY—The president of the powerful statewide teachers union said talks about a moratorium on using Common Core-aligned tests scores in performance evaluations are “in a better place” than they were earlier this week.

Karen Magee, president of New York State United Teachers, said Wednesday she is “guardedly optimistic” lawmakers will amend the state-mandated teacher- and principal-evaluation system before the legislative session ends next week.

“Representatives from both NYSUT and the governor's office are in constant communication regarding teacher evaluations,” she said. “We're looking to get the moratorium in place.”

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