The The Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE) launched the “Protect Our Schools” campaign in the beginning of March. In a symbolic gesture, on March 26th, parents will hold hands and circle the schools as a protection against excessive testing, teacher evaluations being tied to test scores, GEA, privatization, and closing schools. Continue reading →
July, Start of A New School Budget Cycle
The abridged version of the following post, titled “The school budgeting process needs public input,” appeared in LI Herald on August 10th, 2017. (In print only). Here is the full text of the article, including references. Every year, school district communities across the New York State develop budgets for the public schools. Their efforts culminate in winter by a series of workshops before the budget vote in May. At the end of June, adjustments … Continue reading →