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The Nexus Group: Retirement & Benefits for March 20
The two main issues of importance this week are the continuing need by districts to increase the pool of substitutes available and the re-emergence of two fairly draconian pension reform bills.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bake Sale March 18, 2015
Q. We would like to purchase items to reward kids on good behavior. These items are NOT for resale, but to give out as a “reward”. Is our ASB allowed to do that? I heard we cannot purchase food as a “prize”, and so we are looking at purchasing beanies, water bottles, Nerf footballs, etc.…
Learn MoreOutside is In: Soils Support Agriculture
The soil is the ultimate source of nutrients our bodies need. The vitamins and minerals that are a necessary part of our diet come from plants that have, in turn, gotten those same vitamins and minerals from the soil. Soils support agriculture by serving as the foundation of where we grow food.
Learn MoreThe Nexus Group: Retirement & Health Benefits for March 13
There are two “W’s” that come into play now that the first major deadline has passed. “Whew!” is the first one. Bills that have failed to clear their house of origin are ‘dead’. Some good bills didn’t make it; some bad ones didn’t either. “What the ?” is the next one, as a reaction when…
Learn MoreThe Nexus Group: Retirement & Benefits for March 6
Bills are clearly on the move through both chambers as they race to meet the March 11 deadline where bills need to clear their chamber of origin.
Learn MoreOutside is In: 16 Tips for Getting Outside
The Children and Nature Network blog has some great tips for increasing the quality and quantity of time spent outdoors. They break down their tips into time and quality, what schools can do, and what communities can do. Here's their list for schools:
Learn MoreThe Nexus Group: Retirement & Benefits for Feb. 27
February 27 is the deadline for all bills from fiscal committees to have passed out of committee. Attention then focuses on floor action. All bills will have until March 10 to clear their chamber of origin.
Learn MoreThe Nexus Group: Retirement & Benefits for Feb. 20
Two important legislative cut-off dates are February 20 and February 27. The first date is when all policy bills have to have been heard by a committee(s) and the latter date is the similar deadline for all bills from fiscal committees.
Learn MoreWeek in Review: February 16-20
Prior to the first major cutoff date of the 2015 legislative session, 32 bills moved out of the House Education Committee. Five bills that continue to churn through the process important to principals include:
Learn More“These kids LOVE math.” – EngageNY and the Common Core
Way to go, Bethel! So inspiring to hear a principal (along with teachers and central office leaders) remind us of the power of vertical alignment, powerful instruction, and communication and collaboration with families in leading to positive outcomes for students. It’s so refreshing to hear their honest acknowledgement of the challenges at first – for…
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