common core

A Record Number of Students Opt Out and Say “No!”
A Record Number of Students Opt Out and Say “No!”
A Record Number of Students Opt Out and Say “No!”
Authorities say thousands of students sat out the first day of New York's statewide English assessments. Reports from around the state indicate varying levels of participation in the Common Core-aligned tests, which continue Wednesday and Thursday. Whi...
Common Core Results In.  Is It Working?
Common Core Results In. Is It Working?
Common Core Results In. Is It Working?
New test results show most New York elementary and middle school students still aren't on track to graduate ready for college, but education leaders saw progress in gains in math across all races and economic levels. State education officials on Thursday released results of English and math tests given to students in grades 3 through 8 in April...
Who Is Really Calling The Shots On NY State Public Education? [Audio]
Who Is Really Calling The Shots On NY State Public Education? [Audio]
Who Is Really Calling The Shots On NY State Public Education? [Audio]
Education in New York State is a hot topic these days and we've all been hearing the buzz about the Common Core Curriculum, state testing, and teacher evaluations.  It seems like every other month there's a local public forum on education to provide us all with information on what the education issues are and how to address it.  But do we really have ALL the information we need as parents to figur
Oneonta Area For Public Education Presents Public Forum on Reform and Resistance [Audio]
Oneonta Area For Public Education Presents Public Forum on Reform and Resistance [Audio]
Oneonta Area For Public Education Presents Public Forum on Reform and Resistance [Audio]
This Saturday, January 18, 2014, the community is invited to a public forum focusing on the "State of Education in New York".  Three guest speakers will be attending including Carol Burris, 2013 NYS Principal of the Year.  Principals Tim Farley and Frank Sutliff will also be speaking.  The forum is presented by Oneonta Area For Public Education, an affiliate of New State Allies for Publi