While you were partying: Governor Cuomo sworn in

Posted on December 31, 2010 by kwilder

Hope you are having a great holiday season. Though, realize that the wheels of power are still turning. This evening, Governor Cuomo held a private swearing-in ceremony. His term starts officially on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 12:01am. (And, please keep an eye on his education policies, and who he appoints to the NY State […]

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An adult’s reflections on the Connetquot School situation

Posted on May 10, 2010 by kwilder

Patricia Burkhart is an activist and community leader from Long Island, New York. These are her thoughts on schools, and on the need for healing at Connetquot School District.

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Help needed for Connetquot School District

Posted on May 9, 2010 by kwilder

What the regular news will tell you is that, at Connequot High School on Long Island, New York,  a 17-year-old former student, and a 16-year-old current student were involved in a plot to do shootings at the school. Then, the AP story and the regular news will go on and on with details of their […]

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