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- EMSC News and Notes - March 3, 2008
From the Desk of Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:15:00 EST - Continuing the Investment in Education Reform 2008-2009
Budget Testimony 2008-09 Commissioner Mills Legislative K-12 Testimony
Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:46:00 EST - 2008-2009 Budget Priorities Office of Higher Education and the Office of the Professions
Budget Testimony 2008-09: Commissioner Mills Legislative Office of Higher Education and Office of the Professions Testimony
Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:45:00 EST - Commissioner Mills Names 15 New SURR Schools, Announces 5 Others to Close
State Education Commissioner Richard Mills today placed 15 Schools Under Registration Review SURR and reached agreements with New York City and Poughkeepsie to phase out and close five schools that otherwise would have been named to the SURR list.
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:42:00 EST - P-16 Partnerships
At the December meeting of the Board of Regents P-16 partnerships were celebrated. Eight of the many P-16 Partnerships throughout the state are profiled in video.
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:38:00 EST - Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) identifies outstanding teachers in mathematics and science at the national level. In 2008, teachers of grades K-6 will be eligible for this award. NYSED seeks nominations of outstanding mathematics and science teachers who bring state and national standards to life in their classrooms, spark students' imaginations, have a belief that all students can learn, engage students, and have an overall passion for teaching and learning. If you know of a teacher you feel qualifies for this prestigious honor, visit the NYSED Mathematics website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/inform/presaward.htm and the Science website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/science/presawardsci.htm and click on "Presidential Awards" to find out how to nominate them. Nominees must submit their applications by May 1, 2008 to be considered.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:41:00 EST - Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the School Setting
The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department - are jointly providing an advisory to assist schools in the prevention of MRSA infections in the school setting.
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:08:00 EST - MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Occurences: From Johanna-Duncan Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner
Based on the recent heightened concern regarding reports of occurrences of MRSA, or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, I wanted to share with you some resources that are available to help you ensure the health and safety of students and staff in your schools. Please share this information with appropriate school personnel.
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:04:00 EST - The New York State School Report Card
These reports are produced to inform the people of New York State about the recent performance of public schools. We hope that these reports are used in constructive conversations which lead to improved education for all children in the State.
Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:58:00 EST - Summit on New York Education
The State Board of Regents convened leaders from education, business, and community service organizations to confront tremendous educational challenges. We must continue to close the achievement gaps that exist from early childhood through postsecondary education while also raising the performance of the entire system to the level needed to sustain the state's economy in the face of global competition. We have made progress over the last decade, yet the gaps in achievement and productivity persist and impede New York's economic and civic vitality. - Latest News on ELA and Mathematics: Grades PreK-8 and Commencement
A great deal of information, including direct mailings to K-8 teachers and regional meetings across the state, will be made available to teachers and administrators - test design, time requirements, etc. so that the field is fully informed and can offer their insights. Sample questions at each grade level in each subject will also be provided. In addition, curricular and other resources for teachers will be provided on our website. - Virtual Learning System (VLS)
The purpose of the New York State Education Department's Virtual Learning System is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning and to assist classroom teachers in locating Internet resources for instruction. VLS offers the full text of New York State's learning standards with their key ideas and performance indicators, as well as alternate performance indicators for students with severe disabilities. It provides resources that classroom teachers can use to support preK-12 standards-based instruction, such as sample tasks, learning experiences and lesson plans. - Love Your Library License Plate
The Love Your Library license plate is now available from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Proceeds from the plate's annual fee will help support the New York State Library's Statewide Summer Reading Program at public libraries across the State. - Commissioner's Report to the Board of Regents
The Commissioner's monthly report to the Board of Regents featuring information on the Regents School Accountability Plan, Challenges to the Regents Exams, and other relevant topics.
