October 5, 2017

"If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them." - Sonia Sotomayor

IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING, SURVEY SAYS... YOU PUT MORE energy into Facebook than Twitter. Get to the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association page on Facebook and consider this our official friend request. Say Yes.

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THERE ARE EDUCATIONAL ISSUES BEING CONSIDERED BY THE US SUPREME COURT EDUCATION IS ALWAYS on the docket, and last week the Supreme Court decided they have something to say about public-employee union fees. Other issues with strong ties to education include gender, voting, and the travel ban. Once they're up and running, the Supremes could also be making decisions about school prayer and transgender rights.

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THE TIME IS RIGHT TO RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE A "CIVICS" EDUCATION PAUSE YOUR BUSY schedule on the night of October 26th ... you won't want to miss the annual Regional Supt/BOE Dinner . Michael Rebell and Giselle Martin-Kniep will be there to talk about why civic engagement should matter and the role schools could play. Cost is $54 per person; contact your district clerk to register.

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