Box 13

Questions asked by Fact Finders research firm in citizens' survey re multiculturalism in social studies curriculum; handwritten notes

Materials re survey by Fact Finders on lack of public support for teaching multiculturalism to the exclusion of European history/mainstream American culture

Materials re survey by Fact Finders re public attitudes on range of educational issues

AFT/NEA publication, "National Board Certification: A Guide for Candidates," with cover letter, January 19, 1999; NYSUT Information Bulletin re National Board Certification, December 2004; related background materials; packet of newspaper clippings, 2004. See also: Standards, Professional

Agenda; National Board Certified Teacher Survey Summary (conducted by NYSUT Polling Center in March 2004); list of NYSUT locals and school districts reporting recognition for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) participation and/or achievement in their collective bargaining agreements, as of May 15; talking points for NYSUT vice president Cortese

Talking points; press release, "NYSUT Announces Board Certified Teachers"; letter from Cortese to teacher certified by National Board for Professional Teaching; internal memos discussing number of certified teachers in NYS, comparison with national average

Conference/celebration agenda; press release, "NYSUT Lauds Board-Certified Teachers; Looks to Increase Numbers," June 7, 2002; list of certified teachers; related correspondence; handwritten notes

Agenda; "Where We Stand" column by Al Shanker; NYSUT press release, "Strategy Session Looks to Boost Count of 'Master Teachers,'" March 8, 2001

Concluding report of NYSUT Celebration and Conference for National Board Certified Teachers; related correspondence

List of National Board Certified teachers, 2002-2001; memo to participants in Legislative Information Day, reviewing planned activities; list of Senate and Assembly members