New York City Teacher Layoffs Are teacher layoffs necessary? Mr. Deming n_deming@yahoo.com Advanced ESL Bread and Roses High School

Step One – Define the Problem http://www. maxwell. syr

Mayor Bloomberg and the Department of Education Have Proposed Laying Off 4,675 Teachers This is a total of 6% of the current teacher population 80% of public schools would be affected The controversial plan may or may not pass Mayor Bloomberg says there is no other option given the school cuts in the proposed state budget

What will happen to class size if layoffs are enacted?

Does the Teachers’ Union Have the Power to Block the Bill?

How do Students and Parents Feel?

Ultimately, we must decide if these drastic steps are necessary given the state’s fiscal problems

Step Two – Gather the Evidence http://www. maxwell. syr

Here are some articles that may help guide your research http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/nyregion/28layoffs.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/06/ny-teacher-cuts-would-rai_n_831977.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703956604576110114146999314.html