Schools

Chemicals still in NYC elementary school near Gowanus Canal

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Chemicals still in NYC elementary school near Gowanus Canal

About 450 young kids at a special-needs elementary school near Brooklyn’s putrid Gowanus Canal have been breathing toxic fumes in their building more than two years after the state vowed to fix the problem.  The state Department of Environmental Conservation installed an air-filtration system at the annex for PS 372 at 219 First St. in … Read more

Tano De Guzman says teachers should stop ‘complaining’ about salary, hours

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Tano De Guzman says teachers should stop ‘complaining’ about salary, hours

A high school teacher in Sydney, Australia has called out his fellow colleagues over complaints they are underpaid, claiming teachers have a lot of benefits compared to other industries. Tano De Guzman said teachers and principals can earn up to $150,000 (Australian dollars) [$97,000 USD] a year based on their experience. The average teacher’s wage … Read more