In Hearing, Suspended Amagansett Principal Accused of Theft
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Maria Dorr
Maria Dorr
Christopher Walsh on Aug 14, 2024
A previously unexplained action to put the Amagansett School’s principal on administrative leave several months ago has erupted in a tempest, as a hearing regarding the move revealed an accusation... more
At the end of last week, the New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT) announced that it was calling for “bell-to-bell” restrictions on cellphones and other personal devices in schools. The announcement calling for the restrictions — which would essentially be a ban on use during the entire school day — came immediately after the conclusion of the Disconnected Conference, which was hosted by NYSUT and other partners, to discuss the effects of cellphones, social media, and technology on learning and mental health in schools. The conference included more than 500 educators, students, parents and policymakers who came together to ...
by Cailin Riley