April 25, 2019
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
Anne Frank
HOW WELL DOES OUR CURRENT SYSTEM SUPPORT GREAT TEACHING?
MANY EDUCATION REFORMERS BELIEVE that our simplistic view of schooling makes it more difficult for good teachers to teach. Using influential reports and well-regarded teaching practices, former teachers turned academics have created a picture of teaching as an enormously complex enterprise. This includes key trends in teaching excellence, such as a wide repertoire of effective moves, attention to the psychological needs of students, adapting to the moment, etc.
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WEIGH-IN ON SCHOOLS HAVING MORE FLEXIBILITY AS POLLING PLACES
ELECTION DAY, PRIMARIES, AND SPECIAL ELECTION VOTING can be problematic for our schools. This issue is currently under consideration by the NYS legislature, and documenting your district's experiences could make a difference. To help schools have the same right as other polling venues to opt out, send us your stories regarding the impact on your program (gym, library, lunch, etc.) and/or safety concerns.
INEQUITABLE PRACTICES WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS
THIS SHORT VIDEO DELVES INTO THE ISSUE OF INEQUALITY within our schools. Public schools may be desegregated, but what is happening inside the classroom - are students of all backgrounds being served at the same level? Learn ways our schools can step up to break some of the many barriers that still exist.
SAVE THE DATE
WPSBA's Annual Dinner
Thursday, May 30th
Details next week!
Hint: We will be honoring Lisa Davis on her retirement.
Look for WPSBA's Weekly Updated School District Budget Data in your inbox tomorrow!
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