Saturday, October 27, 2007
The Science Education Myth
from http://www.businessweek.com/print/smallbiz/content/oct2007/sb20071025_827398.htm
"Forget the conventional wisdom. U.S. schools are turning out more capable science and engineering grads than the job market can support"
The conclusion? - "With U.S. competitiveness at stake, we need to get our priorities straight. Education is really important, and a well-educated workforce is what will help the U.S. keep its global edge. But emphasizing math and science education over humanities and social sciences may not be the best prescription for the U.S. We need our children to receive a balanced and broad education."
Read the full article by clicking here
"Forget the conventional wisdom. U.S. schools are turning out more capable science and engineering grads than the job market can support"
The conclusion? - "With U.S. competitiveness at stake, we need to get our priorities straight. Education is really important, and a well-educated workforce is what will help the U.S. keep its global edge. But emphasizing math and science education over humanities and social sciences may not be the best prescription for the U.S. We need our children to receive a balanced and broad education."
Read the full article by clicking here
Friday, October 19, 2007
Mike George
Michael George, a former teacher, vice-principal, and principal in Perth Amboy is preparing for his journey to Maine for an autologous stem cell transplant. This procedure, which uses Mike’s own stem cells for harvesting, is very costly and often denied by the traditional health benefits programs. At this time, Mike is in the process of registering with the National Foundation for Transplants http://www.transplants.org/ which will provide a fundraising coordinator who will to assist us in raising the necessary funds. If anyone is interested in participating as a committee member or volunteering in any capacity, please email your name, address, telephone, and email address to Rayna Martucci at raynmartucci@msn.com so that we can add your information to our database.
We will be using this web space, http://www.mikegeorge.org to keep everyone updated on our committees efforts, and encourage everyone to post on this blog in the months to come.
We will be using this web space, http://www.mikegeorge.org to keep everyone updated on our committees efforts, and encourage everyone to post on this blog in the months to come.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Legislative Update / NCLB Call-in
Perth Amboy Federation/AFT Legislative Update / NCLB Call-in
The House will vote on Thursday, Oct. 18, to override President Bush's veto of a bipartisan compromise bill authorizing a $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). To find out how you can let your voice be heard, read the attached document by clicking here.
Also: Oct. 15 to 19 is Congressional Call-in Week for NCLB - get the flier by clicking here. Call 866-37-8670 - When you call, an operator will ask you to identify your representative. Visit http://www.unionvoice.org/afteactivst/leg-lookup/search.tcl to locate the names of your members of Congress.
The House will vote on Thursday, Oct. 18, to override President Bush's veto of a bipartisan compromise bill authorizing a $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). To find out how you can let your voice be heard, read the attached document by clicking here.
Also: Oct. 15 to 19 is Congressional Call-in Week for NCLB - get the flier by clicking here. Call 866-37-8670 - When you call, an operator will ask you to identify your representative. Visit http://www.unionvoice.org/afteactivst/leg-lookup/search.tcl to locate the names of your members of Congress.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Support Paid Family Leave Legislation
The New Jersey Partnership for Working Families is a coalition consisting of over 60 labor, religious, civic, minority, academic, women and community organizations that advocates in support of pro-family issues in State Government.
We are proud to announce our new web site in support of our current advocacy campaign for Paid Family Leave legislation.
For more information, visit the web site at www.njp4wf.org or simply CLICK HERE to send an automatic pre-written fax to your legislators asking them to pledge their support for this important pro-family legislation.
We are proud to announce our new web site in support of our current advocacy campaign for Paid Family Leave legislation.
For more information, visit the web site at www.njp4wf.org or simply CLICK HERE to send an automatic pre-written fax to your legislators asking them to pledge their support for this important pro-family legislation.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind
It's Not Ready for Prime Time
The move to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is picking up steam in Congress. To learn more about the proposed bill and what you can do to help slow down Congress so they get it right this time, click here.
Log on to http://www.aft.org/fixnclb and share your opinion with hundreds of AFT members who responded to survey question.
Then log in at http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/0907NCLBFix to send a letter to your congressional representatives telling them not to do it fast but to do it right.
The move to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is picking up steam in Congress. To learn more about the proposed bill and what you can do to help slow down Congress so they get it right this time, click here.
Log on to http://www.aft.org/fixnclb and share your opinion with hundreds of AFT members who responded to survey question.
Then log in at http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/0907NCLBFix to send a letter to your congressional representatives telling them not to do it fast but to do it right.
