November 14, 2019
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."
—Christopher Reeve
STEP UP YOUR SUPPORT OF PUBLIC ED
OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU TO BETTER ADVOCATE for your school district. This is your chance to take stock of the current political landscape and learn about some effective ways to make change happen. Tell your district clerk today that you want to join us on December 5th for WPSBA's Advocacy 101 workshop and dinner, to learn from Albany lobbyists and Ossining School District leadership about how to improve your district's advocacy efforts.
WHEN SPORTS IS ABOUT MORE THAN WHAT SIDE YOU ARE ON
THE RYE BOYS SOCCER TEAM has achieved athletically at the state level, but have also made a significant difference in the life of an 11 year old boy. These teenagers are role models on and off the field. This story of a union between a young boy with a language processing issue and a HS soccer team, is a lesson about how small things can make a difference in people's lives.
IT'S POSSIBLE TO ELIMINATE THE FAMILIAR RING OF "TIME TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK"
NOTICING TEST SCORES WERE DOWN, a HS math teacher started to rethink his teaching approach. His new method uses class time more wisely and has eliminated the need for homework. Testing season has proven that this new style is working and improving math college readiness for his students.
CENSUS 2020 COUNTS
New York state receives approximately $6.7 BILLION in child-focused funding based on census numbers.
An accurate count of children is critical to the amount of funding communities receive.
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