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| LIBERTY MIXER JULY 2015 |
So how are things going in this new school year? There are several front and center topics of interest to our group that I want to focus on for this school year. One topic of urgency is the influx of immigrant students to our schools. I am wondering about services for these students and if school districts are getting the funds and resources they need to address the particular needs of this population of students. I am also focused on changes in Albany to state testing and how it will impact students of color. My third focus is new ENL (English as a New Language) regulations and how schools are meeting the requirements for these students to ensure their success. As always I am interested in continuing the conversation around access to advanced courses for children of color, and preparation for college in terms of a child's academic selections year to year.
I also want to inform the group that Meryl and I are switching roles a little bit in the organization. I am taking a small step back to focus on a new venture with New York Life. I will still be participating and organizing events though, so you will still see me! And if anyone is interested in organizing an event for LIBERTY -- whether it is a community meeting, a school district presentation, or just a get-together for parents and members, please just let us know. We will work with you to make it happen.
Lastly, if there is anyone you would like to invite to our group, please feel free. I can add them to our mailing list (but get their permission first). Likewise if there is anyone who is moving on to pursue other interests and would like their name removed from the mailing list, just let me know.
We will be sending out information about upcoming meetings within the next few weeks, so keep an eye on the blog.
Best wishes for a successful school year!
-Love
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ReplyDeleteGood morning Love,
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in advising your group as well as making a few meetings. If the Liberty Group is on Long Island, it will be difficult for me to come from New Jersey on a consistent basis, but I would like to be a part of your mission.
What age group are you dealing with? I'm of the opinion that one great way to help our young people develop excellent education methods is to set them up for success. What I suggest is Families set their young children up to take the PSAT practice exams everyday via computer starting in the 3rd grade. The practice teaches Our young students several subjects as well as how to take those exams. Practicing two hours a day for five years until they hit the 8th grade and then the students can take the SAT test. The practice continues all the way through the 12th grade as the student takes the exam once each year. The best scores from taking the SAT are sent to the Colleges with a top notch cover letter from the Student about why they make a great admit to the Colleges of their choice.
The above preparation that I talk about is the work that will close the educational gap between our students and the White & Asian Students we're always compared to. If you have any questions about how I can be used, please call me.
In the Interest of Excellence in Education,
Zachary C. Husser, National Communication Advisor
Fathers in Education Campaign, Incorporated
www.fathersineducation.org
Thank you, Brother Zach! We would be very interested In your presentation. Over the next few weeks, Meryl and I will be planning our schedule of meetings/workshops, so I will call you sometime before then to discuss. The topic is very timely for many of our parent members.
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