Sentences with phrase «of regents also»

The New York State Board of Regents also announced on Monday that John King will take over departing State Education Commissioner David Steiner's role.

The state Education Department and Board of Regents also wants to bring back the use of test scores in evaluations.

Some of her bosses on the state Board of Regents also have publicly condemned Paladino's statements.

A majority of members on the Board of Regents also tend to support the state teachers union, which is one of the groups seeking Paladino's removal.

The department and Board of Regents also are working to create different pathways to graduation for high school students, including a proposal for project - based assessments, something the waiver would help them expand.

Not exact matches

He also serves on the Board of Directors of Conservation International and the University of Washington Board of Regents.

Maryland was also a founding member of the ACC, and some members of the Board of Regents could vote to stay.

In addition to serving on KFA's Medical Advisory Board he is also on the Board of Regents of the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association.

Silver has also taken issue with Cuomo's call for a new education reform commission, saying the Board of Regents — which the Legislature, not the governor, appoints — is already working to address myriad problems in the public school system.

Another name also comes from the education field: Merryl Tisch, chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, but she has repeatedly insisted she's not interested in the job.

Also at 1:30 p.m., the state Legislature will begin the bi-partisan interview process of the New York State Board of Regents, Assembly Parlor, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

Also at 1 p.m., tate Board of Regents meets in executive session, State Education Department, 89 Washington Ave., Seminar Room, fifth floor, Albany.

Also at 8:30 a.m., UFT President Michael Mulgrew and state Board of Regents» Judith Johnson and Luis Reyes speak on a panel about the Every Student Succeeds Act and other education issues, UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway, Manhattan.

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«With the approval of these assessments, New York State is leading the way in new, innovative pathways that not only preserve our robust graduation requirements but also offer students rigorous alternatives that will keep them engaged in learning and result in more career prospects,» Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said.

Republicans also do not agree with the recent decision from the Board of Regents to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for teacher certifications.

The Board of Regents, which sets education policy, has also asked the Legislature for $ 2.1 million for other anticheating measures, including an analysis of erasures on answer sheets, and steps toward computer - based testing.

Said Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa: «This decision not only reduces the amount of time children will spend taking tests, but also returns valuable instructional time to our teachers.

Mulgrew also sought to correct misconceptions about the new evaluation system for teachers passed earlier that week by the state Board of Regents.

«This decision not only reduces the amount of time children will spend taking tests, but also returns valuable instructional time to our teachers,» Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa said.

Two educators with strong ties to New York City are also being pushed by advisers to Mr. de Blasio: Kathleen M. Cashin, a member of the New York State Board of Regents; and Carmen Farina, a former deputy chancellor.

The Commissioner also told lawmakers that the state's diverse array of pre-kindergarten programs need to be consolidated, and she stuck by the Regents call for $ 2.4 billion more for schools in the budget, along with ending a cap on funds to some schools known as the Gap Elimination Adjustment.

Also at 8 a.m., City & State Reports hosts a series of panels on the business role in K - 12 education with former Board of Regents chair Merryl Tisch, Stanley Litow of the IBM International Foundation and others, Hunter College, 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan.

The governor also noted he doesn't control the Board of Regents — pointedly noting that it is the Democratic - led Assembly that controls the appointments.

Silver also made clear this week he's opposed to changing how the Board of Regents is appointed.

They also trust the state Education Department and the Board of Regents more than Cuomo of the Legislature when it comes to setting education policy, even though it was SED and the Regents that botched the Common Core implementation, causing widespread consternation in recent years.

Also at 9:30 a.m., the Assembly Education Committee interviews four Board of Regents candidates, Assembly Parlor, state Capitol, Albany.

Also at noon, advocates from CUNY Law, the New York Immigration Coalition and others discuss the recent state Board of Regents vote to begin the process to permit qualified non-citizens to obtain professional licenses, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 99 Hudson St. # 14, Manhattan.

Also at noon, a media briefing is held to discuss the recent Board of Regents vote to begin the process to permit qualified non-citizens to obtain professional licenses, with speakers including LatinoJustice PRLDEF Deputy General Counsel Jose Perez, CUNY School of Law Profs. Janet Calvo and Natalie Gomez - Velez, and NY Immigration Coalition Director of Regional Advocacy Jackie Vimo, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 99 Hudson St., # 14, Manhattan.

Also at 9 a.m., the state Board of Regents and its committees meet throughout the day, 89 Washington Ave., Albany.

Also at 11 a.m., the state Board of Regents meets for an executive session, state Education Department, 89 Washington Ave., Albany.

He also pushed the Board of Regents to reverse a proposal allowing educators to use their districts» slow implementation of Common Core as an excuse for poor ratings.

Reaction to the Regents» vote on the fate of the proposed Truxton Academy Charter School is also expected to come up during the meeting.

Board of Regents chancellor Merryl Tisch, who has advocated for the legislation, also weighed in, calling on the State Senate to pass the bill.

The Board of Regents will launch a search committee next week, Tisch said in a statement, which also said, «We will ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

The Regents also backed legislation to ensure that at least some representatives of public school children are elected to the school board over time.

Silver also plays an important role in Regents elections, which are required by law to take place during a joint session of the Legislature in March.

There are also indications that even the Assembly Democrats may reject at least one of the incumbent Regents, seeking to make a statement about widespread dissatisfaction over the implementation of the Common Core learning standards.

Aside from raising the cap, Cuomo also favors continuing the State University's role in approving some new charter schools along with the state Board of Regents.

It also asks broader questions about mayoral control, and the selection process for the education commissioner and the Board of Regents.

Also mentioned by sources is Stanford University professor Linda Darling - Hammond, who does not have administration experience, and Kathleen Cashin, a former city superintendent and member of the state Board of Regents, who has yet to get an audience with de Blasio, sources said.

The Regents will also consider changes to one of the other three prerequisite exams for would - be educators, the Teacher Performance Assessment, or edTPA.

The Regents also plan to work with local school districts to cut down on unnecessary tests and develop a different curriculum for mentally disabled children, instead of holding them to the standards of non-disabled students.

In justifying Automotive's removal, the state also cited a slight improvement in scores on Regents exams last year, though only 3 percent of grads scored high enough to be deemed college - ready.

Education Commissioner John King, who is elected by the Board of Regents, rather than being appointed by the governor, also refuted that participation in the grant programs has been lacking.

They also elected one new member of the Board of Regents, Josephine Finn of the Hudson Valley, after James Jackson of Albany decided not to run again.

A spokesman said on Friday that Mr. Silver also opposed making changes to the state's teacher evaluation system that would increase the weight of state tests, and opposed increasing the probationary period for teachers to five years from three, as the chancellor of the State Board of Regents, Merryl H. Tisch, proposed in a recent letter to the governor's office.

The Regents will also push for a more equitable school aid formula and for some adjustments in the implementation of the Common Core academic standards, Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch said in a statement.

The Regents on Monday also heard a report from Dennis M. Walcott, the former New York City schools chancellor, whom the state appointed in August to lead monitors overseeing the East Ramapo school district in Rockland County, which has been accused of diverting money from its public schools to provide services for yeshiva students.

His proposals regarding the election and appointment of the Board of Regents and the education commissioner would likely also resonate with liberals who are concerned about education issues.