March 5, 2020
"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may.
We ourselves must walk the path."
Buddha
WPSBA'S ED LAW WORKSHOP OFFERS MORE THAN THE BASICS
NEW YORK STATE HUMAN RIGHTS law, data privacy regulations, certifications updates, and more, will be on the agenda at this year's WPSBA Ed Law Workshop. Our panel of school district attorneys will also update you on current collective bargaining trends that will be helpful in your district's future negotiations. Join us on THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, for a presentation of the whole package of new and updated legal issues related to education... ask your district clerk to add you to the registration list.
KEEP ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION...
OUR MARCH 12TH ADVOCACY MEETING AT 7:45 at Dobbs Ferry MS library will be all about education advocacy positions and how to increase enthusiasm in our communities. Join our discussion about how to spread the word on major advocacy talking points in a way that gets your school community involved. Click below to RSVP to discuss efforts in person or check out our DIY Advocacy Toolkit to get your advocacy started right away.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF REGENTS
YOU MAY HAVE SEEN HER AROUND PUTNAM & WESTCHESTER COUNTIES DURING THE LAST 20+ years serving as Superintendent in both Putnam Valley and Briarcliff Manor. Congratulations to Dr. Frances Wills, who was just appointed by the NYS Legislature to represent our region on the State Board of Regents. We're looking forward to working with Dr. Wills as the Regents delve into HS graduation requirements and other important initiatives.
CENSUS 2020 FUN FACT
Statistician Herman Hollerith began looking for a time-saving solution after census workers, tallying by hand, needed nearly a decade to process the results of the 1880 population count.
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