“By providing students in our Nation with... an education, we help save our children from the clutches of poverty, crime, drugs, and hopelessness, and we help safeguard our Nation’s prosperity for generations yet unborn.”
Elijah Cummings
REGIONAL DINNER FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENTS
BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION about digital citizenship and creating a community that engages with each other respectfully online. On
November 4th we'll enjoy dinner and hear from The International Society for Technology in Education's David Benoit about standards for students and education leaders, that are necessary for responsible interaction in the evolving digital age. NYS Senator Shelley Mayer, Chair of the Committee on Education, will also be speaking... so ask your district clerk to register you today.
AN UPDATED FOUNDATION AID FORMULA COULD MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR PUBLIC ED
LOCAL EDUCATION LEADERS DID THEIR PART in explaining issues around allocation of funds for public schools at a roundtable discussion with NYS legislators yesterday. Speakers discussed funding needs, outdated data and how to fix the Foundation Aid Formula. Stay tuned.
STUDENT LEADERS IN YOUR DISTRICT CAN GET INVOLVED IN STATE ADVOCACY
THE RYE NECK PTSA HAS PUT TOGETHER A PROGRAM to guide students in Westchester and Putnam through the advocacy process, tying their personal issues to making change. See their website for info on the November 16th conference, which is open to public high school students in all Westchester and Putnam districts, even those not affiliated with NYS PTA. Catch up with the event organizers if your school anticipates participating and they will be flexible on the submission timeline (deadline is technically tomorrow).
