N.Y. Teachers Union Sues Over Common Core Confidentiality Agreement

New York State United Teachers has sued the state education department this week over a state stipulation that teachers can be punished for discussing standardized-test items. According to the union, the stipulation is a violation of the teachers First Amendment rights, as well as their right to equal protection.

 

The lawsuit, filed on October 9 in federal court, includes five teachers who have administered or scored state exams aligned to Common Core State Standards. The Albany Times Union reports that the lawsuit focuses on grades 3-8 math and English tests.

 

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