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Baldwin Teachers Association President Chris Greer recently posted a letter supporting parents’ rights to opt their children out of the state assessments that will take place this month. Brookside Elementary School teachers Suzie Ryan, left, and Lauren Cardella also represented the BTA at a recent education rally.

Teachers association supports right to opt out

As the opt-out movement picks up steam ahead of the first round of state assessments for third- through eighth-graders in English Language Arts, the Baldwin Teachers Association isn’t shying away from sharing its feeling about the exams. more

By Brian Croce | 4/8/15

99 layoff notices went out to Baldwin teachers — though some may be rehired.

14 percent of teachers at risk

The Baldwin school district issued layoff notices to 99 of its teachers at the beginning of the month. The news was met with gasps from most associated with the district, but according to both the Baldwin Teachers Association and the district, the situation, while far from rosy, may not be as bleak as it first appears. more

By Chris Connolly | 3/13/13

The Baldwin Board of Education voted to accept an agreement with the teacher’s association late last week.

Big news for little people

When the Baldwin Board of Education postponed a budget ratification vote on Feb. 15, Superintendent James Mapes requested the delay to “allow a number of situations to clarify.” One of those clarifications materialized last week, and the resulting compromise will likely mean the salvation of Baldwin’s full-day kindergarten program. more

Chris Connolly | 3/15/12

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