For Immediate Release: January 29, 2015

Contact: Gary Ginsburg | ginsburg@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2415

Statement From Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

There has been too much demonizing of our teachers lately. As a former teacher, I understand
firsthand the obstacles that many New York educators are facing and the resources they so
desperately need in order to help our children. Schools resources must be based on the school
district needs. While we all agree that there are more improvements to be made to our education
system, scapegoating teachers will not provide those improvements.
BACKGROUND:

Earlier today Senate Minority Leader Stewart-Cousins was on 'The Morning Show w.
Bob Marrone!' on WFAS (http://www.wfasam.com/page.php?page_id=673). During the
interview she discussed her views on the need to support teachers and increase state
spending for education.

Listen to the WFAS interview here: https://soundcloud.com/nys-senate-democrats/senateminority-leader-stewart-cousins-discussing-education-on-wfas

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