OntheWilderSide

Why this petition matters?

<<The Dual Language Program at Riverhead Central School District has been a beacon of innovation and success since its inception. This program, established by a professional consultant, has been instrumental in fostering bilingual education and cultural understanding in our four early elementary schools. However, the proposed personnel and budget cuts for the 2024/2025 school year threaten to dismantle this valuable program…>>

If you are a resident of the Riverhead Central School District (which does include area in some surrounding towns, of course), signing this petition will be double-extra-super-powerful! Though, we invite anyone to sign from anywhere in the world who cares about innovative, bilingual programs, and school programs designed as cultural bridges between English Speakers and English Learners.

We received 180 signers in support in three days! That is awesome! Please add your name! And, share on social media!

https://www.change.org/dual_language_riverhead

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A Three Minute Study in the proposed changes…

[See video below for current updated specifics and future updates. The district says they have not decided on everything. But, they are definitely saying it moves from our four elementary schools to just one elementary location.]

https://www.youtube.com/live/vAx1151YFVQ?si=sxbU8B88ha3fsubJ&t=9984

The above is a link to the Youtube video of what the Acting Assistant Superintendent for Business said at the 3/19/24 board meeting last night. It should start at the place she explained the dual language program. (But, you can study before, during, and after if you like.)

Also, if you do not like to click on links, or it does not work, please go to the school district web site BOE Meeting Information, find the 3/19 meeting, and click on “video”. That will take you to the Youtube. Please watch from 2:46:24 to 2:49:12 In less than three minutes, you can do your own fact checking.

Filed under: Action Alert!, activism Tagged: | Bilingual Programs, Cutting the Dual Language Program, Long Island Latinos, Long Island schools, Riverhead Bilingual Programs, Riverhead Dual Language Program, Riverhead Latinos, Riverhead School Budget Vote, Riverhead School District, Riverhead Schools, Riverhead Teacher Cuts, Video of Riverhead School Board Meeting