November 5, 2020
“The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”
—Jean Piaget
BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENTS HAVE A LOT TO TALK ABOUT
FIND TIME TO JOIN a Roundtable Discussion (or a few) the week of November 16-20 on a variety of topics whenever you are available - morning, noon and evening. There's a topic for everyone including ensuring safe facilities, addressing the news in schools, and distance learning & technology. Encourage your superintendent and fellow board members to attend and then compare notes.
LEARN SOME BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HOW STUDENTS ARE NAVIGATING THE NEW LANDSCAPE, join us on December 10th at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ($20 fee). Discover how you could translate the successes of other local districts to your own student supports. A panel of local education leaders will focus on teaching about racism, blended learning, and mental health, so ask your district clerk to sign you up.
SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY BACK ON NYSED'S AGENDA
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS ABOUT TO EMBARK UPON a series of meetings to inform policy decisions on substantial equivalence of instruction in nonpublic schools. Simultaneously, NYSED is conducting a poll of religious and independent school leaders to determine how they monitor student progress. The department has set its sights on hearing from a diverse group that reflects all stakeholder positions.
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