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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 …
Comsewogue Hero Ali Gordon: We will starve the testing machine
Over the course of the fourteen years that I have spent in the Comsewogue School District, I have met countless people who I have come to admire greatly. I often refer to these people as “my heroes.” One of the biggest heroes of mine has been Alexandra Gordon. I first knew Ali as a parent …
Another Heroic Superintendent
The heroic actions of our own Dr. Rella are well documented in our school community and a few weeks ago we told you of another heroic superintendent from Western New York, Dr. William Cala. Now we can add Shoreham-Wading River’s Dr. Steven Cohen to the list. Check out the letter below that was sent home …
Heroic PTA
We have seen organic opt-out movements over the past couple of years from parents in different parts of the state. We have seen a few heroic teachers, including our very own Beth Dimino, refuse to administer state assessments in the spring. Now it appears as though PTA’s are stepping up as well. The Bennett School …
How to Contribute to NYSAPE Opt-Out Billboards
NYSAPE has started a campaign to purchase “Refuse the Tests” ads on billboards placed strategically around the state. This fall all PJSTA members reduced their VOTE-COPE contributions to $0 for the year. Please consider putting some of that savings towards NYSAPE’s very worthy cause. Via NYSAPE… Our kids are being hurt by excessive testing that has …
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