January 11, 2018
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ATTEND WPSBA'S DINE AND NETWORK ON ADVOCACY - BUDGET - COMMUNICATION: EASY AS ABC
AS YOUR COMMUNITY CALLS for budget details, collaborate with colleagues on the best way to advocate for your budget and regional funding issues. February 8th is the perfect time for dinner and snapping up new tools for communicating with your constituents. There's a small fee for dinner, so ask your District Clerk to RSVP for you.
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IRVINGTON IDENTIFIES NON-TRADITIONAL VALUES FOR CELEBRATING SUCCESS
A WAVE OF POSITIVE ENERGY is infusing Irvington UFSD as students are being recognized for a variety of character-based achievements. Each month, teachers focus on a different character trait (i.e., empathy, humor and joy, imagination and creativity) and select students who they feel exemplify that quality. The result: Irvington is celebrating students who demonstrate important qualities that can't be seen on a transcript.
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY (CEE) IS TALKING ABOUT STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
OUR FRIENDS AT THE CEE (led by Michael Rebell) have created a guide detailing the educational resources that students are entitled to under the state constitution. This is a framework for assessing your district's progress in providing all students with a sound basic education. It's time to raise awareness.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, February 26th
2018 Legislative Forum with our NYS Legislators
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