ALBANY, N.Y. -- In his first back-to-school message New York state Education Commissioner John King urges students, parents and educators to work hard and get smart this school year. He asks students to challenge themselves with reading and writing. The first-year commissioner urges parents to "dive into their students' school experience" by asking what they learned that day and...
ALBANY, N.Y. -- In his first back-to-school message New York state Education Commissioner John King urges students, parents and educators to work hard and get smart this school year.
He asks students to challenge themselves with reading and writing.
The first-year commissioner urges parents to "dive into their students' school experience" by asking what they learned that day and what it means.
King urges educators to constantly ask who is proficient in their school. And how can he or she become more proficient.
He says educators should constantly assess how well they are preparing students for college.
King has provided a video address.
It is at http://engageny.org/resource/back-to-school-message-for-students-and-parents.