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You're preaching to the choir, as far as I'm concerned. I wonder if the author knows about the 2 Buffalo Billions that were failures, and the billion dollar Kensington project, as well as the 10's and 100's of millions also spread around Buffalo restoring buildings, etc?
Some of that may be up for debate and the funding the Kensington is allocated for a certain purpose, but what the writer is likely getting at is that the priorities in terms of funding appear to be out of order, based upon the fact that the Science Museum in Schenectady is struggling financially. Meaning, a resource that could be used to educate, as well as attract people to that city may be put on the backburner.
Some of that may be up for debate and the funding the Kensington is allocated for a certain purpose, but what the writer is likely getting at is that the priorities in terms of funding appear to be out of order, based upon the fact that the Science Museum in Schenectady is struggling financially. Meaning, a resource that could be used to educate, as well as attract people to that city may be put on the backburner.
I'm pretty sure that's what I just said.
Money is just thrown around like water.
Where is the debate?
Where are the public comments?
Where are the priorities?
If this isn't a dictatorship, I don't know what is.
If this isn't a dictatorship, I don't know what is.
Well, some may put the onus on the museum itself in regards to funds, for instance. Some of this may be a matter of what the funding is allocated for as well, but perhaps there is some for the museum to get back on its feet.
Well, some may put the onus on the museum itself in regards to funds, for instance. Some of this may be a matter of what the funding is allocated for as well, but perhaps there is some for the museum to get back on its feet.
I think the entire government system needs to be audited and downsized. We are spending way too much, in addition to much spending or no spending on important issues.
Related to an opinion piece on the previous page...MiSci will close if it fails to find a new home, Leaders at Schenectady's Museum of Innovation and Science are warning that the museum must find a new home -- and will close if it doesn't: https://www.timesunion.com/churchill...0colonie%20now
" Ahead of The College of Saint Rose closing, Russell Sage College has announced an expansion of its existing partnership with the Center for Integrated Training and Education (CITE), which will fill a gap left by Saint Rose’s closure for students looking at careers in educational leadership.
“We’re happy to be partnering with CITE to fulfill this educational need,” Russell Sage College President Christopher Ames said at a press conference Tuesday morning, where the partnership was formally signed.
Through the college’s existing partnership with CITE, students in New York City can earn the college’s respected Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) degree. The expansion of the partnership will grant access to more students and offer more certificate programs. Students enrolled in the new Instructional Leadership Advanced Certificate Program can get School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certifications, which are needed to pursue careers as a school principal, superintendent, or assistant to either in New York state.
The certification programs were previously offered by The College of Saint Rose. Sage’s acquisition of the programs means a seamless, uninterrupted process for new and current Saint Rose students, who will transfer between schools and either complete or begin their certifications as Sage students. Sage intends to offer the certification programs three times a year, beginning in May and coming up again in September and January, just like the current Saint Rose schedule.
The SBL/SDL certification program will be chaired by Deborah Shea, Sage’s assistant professor for educational leadership. A new factor of the programs is a hybrid model, allowing coursework to be completed online as well as in person. This offers much more flexibility to the programs and makes them more accessible to a wider array of prospective students.
“The partnership with Sage was a natural fit,” CITE Executive Director Don James said. “There are all kinds of opportunities coming up and this is a perfect way to take advantage of those opportunities. I appreciate the opportunity to work with Russell Sage, we’re very excited.”
The in-person components of the programs will be held in New York City, in one of CITE’s program cohorts. The city’s higher population density and higher concentration of school districts mean there is a greater need for highly qualified teachers and administrators. According to James, three out of five New York City principals plan to retire within the year.
The online component means that, according to Ames, any student in the state who needs SBL or SDL certification can obtain it through Russell Sage College. Sage provost Theresa Hand approximates that the SBL/SDL programs will have around 600 students every session."
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