Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, participated in
the state Board of Regents Learning Summit in Albany where she joined members
of the state Education Department, Board of Regents and lawmakers to hear from
a panel of national experts and New York State stakeholder groups, including
representatives from the statewide organizations for superintendents,
principals, teachers, parents, and school board members. The focus of the
learning session is the evaluation systems for teachers and principals.
“Today’s Learning Summit gave stakeholders a chance to
present their views to the Board of Regents as well as myself and other members
of the Assembly in attendance,” Russell said. “Ultimately I have faith that the
Board of Regents will listen to stakeholders and create regulations that
preserve the best of the existing system and focus on implementing improvements
founded on sound research. I’m continuing to work with my Education Advisory
Committee in the North Country as well as the Board of Regents to give our
communities the ability to prepare and exercise local control.”