Court blocks NY from withholding funds from NYC schools

A New York judge blocked the state from withholding $250 million from NYC schools because of a missed deadline. The lawsuit contends that students will suffer from the impasse between the city and teachers' union to adopt a new teacher evaluation plan.  -- http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130222/EDUCATION/130229945

New York Parents Mount Meritous Challenge to Threats by Education Officials to Withhold RTTT Funds:

 

Updated: February 22, 2013 12:42 p.m.

(AP) -- A New York judge Thursday blocked the state from withholding $250 million from New York City schools as punishment for missing a deadline to adopt a teacher evaluation plan.
In granting a preliminary injunction, state Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez said a lawsuit brought by a group of parents challenging the penalty has merit. He froze any sanctions pending final outcome of the case.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration said it would appeal.
The lawsuit contends it would be unconstitutional to withhold funding from students who had nothing to do with an impasse between the city and the United Federation of Teachers over how to measure the performance of teachers and principals.

Personally, I think this story is quite similar to the recent threats against the Christina School District... However, CSD has responded and submitted a credible plan to be compliant.  Certainly, DeDOE will approve.

Join the CSD Board for a special regular session meeting dedicated to the Talent Attraction and Retention Initiative:

Board of Education Open Session Meeting Date: 2/25/2013 Time: 6:30 PM - Location: Sarah Pyle Academy 501 N. Lombard Street Wilmington, DE