Welcome Back, Commissioner Carrion | Chris Norwood
The appointment of Gladys Carrion as the Commissioner for the
Administration for Children's Services brought to the de Blasio team a
person of exemplary competence, honesty and genuine administrative
skill. A commissioner with these qualities will be overseeing the always
challenging foster care system and other services for neglected and
poor children. Her past success guarantees that, at the least, the city
will make all the progress possible in this difficult field.
Read more: Welcome Back, Commissioner Carrion | Chris Norwood
Note: Some examples of 'exemplary competence', 'honesty', 'genuine administrative skill'.
As well as an additional recommended reading:
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
Reform Child Protective Services: Sign the Petition to Change the System | New York State Senate
Reform Child Protective Services: Sign the Petition to Change the System | New York State Senate
Senator Tim Kennedy and Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes are
pursuing major changes to reform Child Protective Services in Erie
County and across the state. Their CPS reform legislation comes in
response to recent child fatalities that have deeply affected the entire
Western New York community.
Read more: Reform Child Protective Services: Sign the Petition to Change the System | New York State Senate
Senator Tim Kennedy and Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes are
pursuing major changes to reform Child Protective Services in Erie
County and across the state. Their CPS reform legislation comes in
response to recent child fatalities that have deeply affected the entire
Western New York community.
Read more: Reform Child Protective Services: Sign the Petition to Change the System | New York State Senate
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Report: 250 Million School Age Kids Can't Read
Report: 250 Million School Age Kids Can't Read
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At least 250 million of the world's 650 million
primary school age children are unable to read, write or do basic
mathematics, according to a report Wednesday commissioned by the U.N.
education agency.
Read more: Report: 250 Million School Age Kids Can't Read
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At least 250 million of the world's 650 million
primary school age children are unable to read, write or do basic
mathematics, according to a report Wednesday commissioned by the U.N.
education agency.
Read more: Report: 250 Million School Age Kids Can't Read
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
NY Residents Protest Common Core During Gov Cuomo's Media Appearence
NY Residents Protest Common Core During Gov Cuomo's Media Appearence
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared on News 12 Long Island on January 7, and many residents protested to demand Cuomo put an end to the controversial Common Core learning standards.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared on News 12 Long Island on January 7, and many residents protested to demand Cuomo put an end to the controversial Common Core learning standards.
Friday, January 10, 2014
How The Common Core Became Education's Biggest Bogeyman
How The Common Core Became Education's Biggest Bogeyman
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Arne Duncan made a glib remark about the Common Core that quickly blew up.
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Arne Duncan made a glib remark about the Common Core that quickly blew up.
DOJ To Schools: Stop Sending Kids To Jail For Breaking Discipline Rules | ThinkProgress
DOJ To Schools: Stop Sending Kids To Jail For Breaking Discipline Rules | ThinkProgress
The Department of Justice issued new guidance Wednesday aimed at curbing harsh, discriminatory over-punishment of school discipline violations.
The Department of Justice issued new guidance Wednesday aimed at curbing harsh, discriminatory over-punishment of school discipline violations.
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