Monthly Archives: March 2014

Film Review for Upcoming Screening of Listen: The Movie

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Betsy Bloom

The exciting new documentary film, “Listen: The Movie”, will be shown on April 24 at 7:00 PM in the Shineman Chapel on the Hartwick College campus and is free and open to the public. The film maker, Ankur Singh will … Continue reading →

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Refuse NYS Tests—It Will NOT Hurt Your School!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Betsy Bloom

The biggest concern I hear is without a doubt the fear that opting out will hurt a school financially. This fear is what keeps parents on the fence about refusing the upcoming NYS tests in grades 3-8, which start on … Continue reading →

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Educational Forum at Sherburne-Earlville high school

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Betsy Bloom

Video of the educational forum at Sherburne-Earlville high school: Intro. by Julie Bigger of SECS Parent Advocate Group. Betsy Bloom at 4:20 “How We Got Here” Ken Sider at 11:35 “Teacher’s Perspective & Modules” Kjersti VanSlyke at 27:40 “InBloom & data collection” Carol … Continue reading →

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NYSAPE Calls for End to Verbal Refusal Policies

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Betsy Bloom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2014 More information contact: Eric Mihelbergel (716) 553-1123; nys.allies@gmail.com Jeanette Deutermann (516) 902-9228; nys.allies@gmail.com NYS Allies for Public Education http://www.nysape.org NYSAPE Calls for End to Verbal Refusal Policies NYSAPE encourages school districts to handle student … Continue reading →

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free screening of the documentary “Standardized”

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Betsy Bloom

The New York State grades 3 -8 testing in math and English Language Arts will begin on April 1st. In response to parent concerns regarding this series of standardized testing, the Oneonta Area for Public Education will co-host a film … Continue reading →

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