Under the influence of the current accountability trend, The New York State School Boards Association aligned its methodology of evaluating superintendents and school boards to the HEDI matrix (right, used by NYSED to evaluate the school staff). The 18-page evaluation … Continue reading
At the beginning of February, I reposted in our local FB group dedicated to schools a picture from a vigil held in Port Washington. Some time passed by until a couple of days ago I read an article entitled “Have … Continue reading
Earlier today, I sent the following email letter to parents whose children attend M.W. Downing school, Malverne, NY. Since it’s an elementary school hosting grades K–2 only, the children are not yet exposed to the NYS high-stakes tests. But it’s … Continue reading
