Elana Levin

Letter to the Editor of the Week! (already)

So early in the week but sometimes it just hits the nail on the head so well.

Last week's New York Times ran the good news that "New York City will offer housing subsidies of up to $14,600 to entice new math, science and special education teachers to work in the city's most challenging schools, in one of the most aggressive housing incentive programs in the nation to address a chronic shortage of qualified educators in these specialties."

Given the cost of living in the City and in so many other cities this sounds like a great idea. But letter writer Laura Greenberg of NYC points out a darker implication that is always staring us in the face.

Laura Greenberg, I salute you
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To the Editor:

Your April 20 editorial "The Teacher Subsidy" says, "The subsidy sends the important signal that the city is dedicated to attracting the best teachers and improving its schools."

The subsidy also sends the important signal that real estate developers are making it impossible for workers and professionals to find affordable housing in the city that needs them.

Laura Greenberg
New York, April 20, 2006
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