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WIBX Radio in Utica

WIBX Radio in Utica
WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning in Utica featured a forum on Common Core recently featuring Dr. Rick Timbs, Central Valley Superintendent Cosimo Tangora and Deputy Commissioner of Education, Ken Flentz.  Parents and teachers also phoned in.  Here's the link to the story with audio.
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“A Death Penalty for Public Schools?”

Gov. Cuomo drew criticism recently when he suggested he would hang under-performing schools in Western New York. A hangman's noose isn't the answer, Governor. The answer is fair and equitable aid! Related articles: The Buffalo News, Sept. 11, Death Penalty for Schools Is the Wrong Approach Albany Times Union, Sept. 8, Which Cuomo Will We…
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Data From September 2013 Workshops

 IT'S HERE FOR YOU TO DOWNLOAD Here are the data featuring the latest significant state aid research to guide superintendents and boards; information to help your school district meet its fiscal challenges head-on for the future PLUS remedies and success strategies and ALL THE ESSENTIAL DATA YOU NEED!        SESSION 1 Session 1…
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You do not want to miss these workshops for SSFC members!

Sign Up Today for Our Third Annual SSFC Conferences – Now in 3 Locations!!! You do not want to miss these workshops for SSFC members, featuring the latest significant state aid research to guide superintendents and boards; information to help your school district meet its fiscal challenges head-on for the future PLUS remedies and success…
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SSFC IN MEDIA

SSFC IN MEDIA
SSFC appearing on Albany's top public policy shows sending the message of equality in New York. Capitol Pressroom Radio April 8, 2014: click here to listen March 20, 2014: click here to listen January 30, 2014: click here to listen October 2, 2013:  click here to listen Sept. 6, 2013:  click here to listen April 2, 2013: click…
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SENATOR VALESKY

SENATOR VALESKY
Equity on Radar of NY Senate Power-Sharing Experiment SEN VALESKY- IDC on radar of Senate Power Sharing Effort The leadership-sharing pact reached recently by state Senate Republicans and five breakaway Democrats could be a breath of fresh air for struggling low-wealth, high needs schools. Sen. David Valesky (D-Oneida), one of the members of the Independent…
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Submitted Videos

Submitted Videos
Videos can be a highly effective advocacy tool! (Please send us your videos. We would love to feature them on our website and throughout our network) These videos, created by students, school district leaders and stakeholders, make COMPELLING CASES for a "level playing field'' in public education funding in New York State. Do you have…
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SSFC RESPONSE

SSFC RESPONSE
This is the SSFC response to Governor Cuomo's budget proposal from the spring of 2013. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL RESPONSE   click here for media coverage ___________________________________ UPDATED: STATE AID DATA This downloadable spreadsheet includes: March 2012 state aid runs; updated runs for November 2012 and current law runs for 2013-14. Study the data carefully, as…
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SSFC ANALYSIS

SSFC ANALYSIS
This is the SSFC Analysis of the GEA proposal made by 18 NYS Senators. The proposal made by the Senators is a good first step, but MUCH MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE! There are strengths and weaknesses to this proposal that you need to know about to discuss with your legislators and communities. CLICK HERE TO READ…
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DATA

DATA Dr. Rick Timbs has added new Data that you can utilize here from the website. We have analyzed the Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal’s impact on school districts and have suggestions for improvements- critically needed improvements. It must be clear that their continued advocacy effort hinge, in part, on these data. We continue to press for…
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