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.



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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.



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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.

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.

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.