Did you know?

- New York's public schools are ranked #3 in the nation, and meet or exceed the national average in six educational categories. (Education Week's "Quality Counts")

- Education in New York, from kindergarten through higher ed, is #1 in the U.S. in terms of what businesses and their employees need to succeed. (CNBC Special Report: America's Top States for Business 2011)

- More than 100 New York students -- the most in the nation -- have been named semi-finalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search. (Society for Science and the Public)

There is a long term sub position open at Attica Central School District. It is for Special Education K-6.

Materials must be in by February 10, 2012.

Send your materials (letter on intent, resume, certifications, and transcripts) to:
Mr. Bryce Thompson, Superintendent of Schools
Attica Central School District
3338 East Main Street
Attica, NY 14011

Comics, Libraries, and Education: Literacy Without Limits

is a conference organized by a group of librarians and educators in Monroe County who are passionate about comics. We believe that comics educate, enrich, and entertain. Through this conference, we hope to provide ideas and inspiration for connecting readers of all ages with comics. Most importantly, our goal is to offer professional expertise to promote the idea that comics and other forms of graphic novels enrich literacy development, provide opportunities to better understand and connect with the world, and foster dispositions of life-long reading.



The conference will take place on Friday, April 27th 2012, 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. The cost is $25.

The website Change Makers has a contest for anyone involved in education who wants to and thinks they have a way to increase empathy in education. The criteria can be found here.

Democrat and Chronicle Story


Although bullying is not a literacy related topic, it is a school related topic that can save our children's lives if intervening takes place. As I'm sure we all know, a local 14 year old boy committed suicide last week because he was being bullied for being gay. As a pre-service teacher I find this to be chilling. Students should not feel alone in dealing with these situations. Teachers are there to support students and ensure an atmosphere where they feel comfortable. We need to take more steps in ending bullying and saving lives. What ideas can we present that may succeed in doing so?

The above link describes another local story about bullying. This one hits home as I did part of my practicum in Oliver Middle School in Brockport.