A group of 4th graders in New Hampshire took a field trip to the state legislature because they wanted to make the red-tailed hawk the state raptor (bird of prey). What was expected to be a fun-filled trip that would allow kids to learn how government works turned into an absolute nightmare!
Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
Today we talk Education Reform with Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi and Senator Joe Griffo. Also, the Utica Comets are going to the playoffs and we'll drink some craft beer with John Naegele.
There's certainly been a lot of talk in New York State about our failing schools; so, how bad is it really? The answer might just surprise you, especially after all of the rhetoric coming over the last several months from Governor Andrew Cuomo who is on a mission to fix New York's broken schools.
The rhetoric has heated up this budget season as New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo attempts to make sweeping changes to public education. The budget is due by this Tuesday and Cuomo has threatened to hold back a large amount of funding if legislators fail to approve his new policy...
In the face of hearings over whether or not school districts in New York are being provided with adequate resources to provide children with a sound educational system one lawmaker is summoning New York's Governor to get up close and personal with public education.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math.
Some in New York are calling for passage of the "Common Core Parental Refusal Act," legislation aimed at requiring school districts to notify parents and guardians that they may have their children "opt out" of Common Core testing in grade 3 through 8.
The Niche organization has released the list of the Top 100 Public Schools in New York State and New Hartford was one of four schools in the region to make the list.