Comsewogue May Consider Refusal to Administer NYS Tests

The Comsewogue School District’s Board of Education will be discussing at the board workshop on 3/26 the possibility of adopting a resolution that would have them “seriously consider not administering the New York State standardized ELA and Math exams in grades 3-8, and the Science exam in grades 4 and 8.” This follows the Kenmore-Tonawanda …

Ali Gordon’s New Blog

I wanted to take a moment to direct our readers to Comsewogue School Board Trustee Ali Gordon’s new blog Stand Up and Refuse. I am sure you will want to take a regular look at what she is writing. Her latest piece on “The 95% Fallacy” is a great piece to share with those who …

Senator Flanagan in Hot Water

Lots of news involving Republican New York State Senator John Flanagan, who represents the residents of the Comsewogue School District.  First, Flanagan stated that if too many people opt-out we will lose federal funding…   Sen. Flanagan: If too many people opt out, we will lose federal funding. The feds mandate we deliver the grades …

PJSTA & NYSAPE in the Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Thanks to Katie Kleinpeter for the write up… We had a great time marching and dancing along with NYSAPE in the Rocky Point St. Patty’s Day Parade today!  We had a chilly start that soon turned into a fun walk with many cheers, smiles and waves from the crowd. Thanks to all who came and …

News and Notes

The PJSTA is now on Twitter.  Be sure to follow us! The PJSTA invites members to march with NYSAPE in the Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday.  See your senior building rep for details.  Anyone marching receives a free NYSAPE tee-shirt. We have added a host of NYSAPE forums around the Island this …