State education officials plan overhaul of world languages curriculum
Mar. 23, 2021 - The state education department is working to revise its learning standards for languages other than English. We heard from Elisa Alvarez, Associate Commissioner for the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, and Candace
July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall
The Capitol Pressroom · July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall As the fight against COVID-19 continues, New York has applied for funding from the federal government to rethink education. We heard
Feb. 26, 2020: The quality of education at yeshivas
The State Education Department will hold another series of stakeholder feedback sessions on its guidelines for educational institutions which include yeshivas. Today, Yeruchim Silber, Director of New York Government Relations at Agudath Israel of America, discussed the latest.
Feb. 14, 2020: Educational oversight
This week, the State Education Department announced it will hold another series of stakeholder feedback sessions on its guidelines for educational institutions which include yeshivas. Naftuli Moster, Founder and Executive Director of Young Advocates for Fair Education, weighed
Rethinking the path to a high school diploma
State Education Department’s Jim Baldwin provides an update on the effort to expand pathways to graduation.
Teacher certification process eyed for overhaul
The state Education Department looks to replace a controversial teacher certification assessment used to vet educators.
Overhaul of high school graduation pathway proposed
State education officials discuss what it could take to receive a high school diploma in the future.
Commission advises new pathways to high school diploma
A reduced emphasis on Regents exams and consolidated diploma options could be in store for New York.
Commission to plot new paths to a high school diploma
A blue ribbon commission empowered by state education officials could prompt an overhaul of graduation requirements.
Creating a more inclusive environment for students
State education officials released a framework for treating transgender and gender-diverse students.
