Four County School Boards Association

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 2nd Spring Education Conference
Visit www.fourcountysba.org for details.

https://www.nysed.gov/news/2023/new-york-state-blue-ribbon-commission-graduation-measures-presents-recommendations

New York State Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures Presents Recommendations In the coming months, the Department will begin its work to develop proposed guidance, programmatic, and regulatory changes to address the goals and priorities of the Regents related to this initiative.

Prop 1 Levels the Field for Small City School Districts

RSA Executive Director Dave Little appeared on this week’s Empire State Weekly program on ABC to explain Prop 1 to allow Small City School Districts to have the same debt limit as all other schools in New York State. Many small city districts cover an enlarged area surrounding them and include rural areas. Their lower debt limit also affects BOCES funding and their ability to provide programming. The state legislature has already passed a bill (already signed by Gov. Hochul) to give small city districts the same legal debt limit as other districts, provided Prop 1 is authorized by voters.

Click here to watch the segment.
https://news10.com/news/push-continues-for-ems-direct-payment-bill/
RSA and Prop 1 appear at the 10 minute mark. Just slide your cursor over.

Calling all students! 📚 🎓

The National FFA Scholarship application is now available. Whether you're aiming for a trade school, vocational certificate, or college degree, seize this opportunity to apply for a National FFA Scholarship that can pave the way for your educational journey. 🌟
Seniors in high school or FFA Alumni in college, remember – one application opens doors to multiple scholarships, with a combined value of nearly $2.5 million! 🚀

Apply today! ⬇
🔗 www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/

In case you missed our latest RSA Today, we launched our save the date for the 2024 Summer Conference, in partnership with Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES

Mark your calendars now for July 14-16, 2024, and plan to join us for the "Miracle of Rural Education" RSA Summer Conference in Lake Placid, NY, with special guest, Mike Eruzione.

We can't wait to tell you more about our plans. STAY TUNED!

https://www.facebook.com/RuralSchoolsCollaborative/posts/pfbid02pWcKud1KuGgA67bmX3kX1FscCzaxLyiWceTDtaKYkos9cM9rREfDGp8792FzJCjcl

Place-conscious pedagogy supports the lived experiences of students and supports the development of rural literacies (Eppley, 2011). Therefore, in our commitment to promoting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, how do we support teachers in their pursuit of adopting place-conscious pedagogy? How do we promote literature that honors and reflects a person’s place? How can rural teachers develop curricula that embrace the complexity of local histories and illuminate rural narratives to provide a space where place matters? Join the JEDI committee webinar series as we unpack these questions and many more with scholars, leaders who do this work daily. https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkc-2tqz8qHdNzCJ8IXLeZ2daZu8u-0qEO #/registration

From chefs to personal trainers, almost any can be a career. That’s why U.S. Department of Education launched the Challenge for students.

— organize and register your team, then submit by October 30 to win $5,000:
https://ow.ly/IKkY50PVhOP