Today’s school counselors stand at a critical crossroads in education. No longer do they serve only as schedulers or college application guides. Their responsibilities now stretch far beyond helping students choose classes or filling out forms. They play a deep, meaningful role in shaping young minds and supporting emotional health, social development, and even career […]
Art education is more than a creative outlet for students—it is a vital tool for their overall growth. In recent years, educators and researchers have emphasized the connection between art and social and emotional learning (SEL). SEL focuses on building emotional awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success. By […]
Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul’s 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge included 16 participants who read a minimum of five books – and by doing so, likely helped avoid the “Summer Slide.” “Reading a good book is always beneficial, but education experts stress that reading books the during the summer helps students maintain and […]
With the school year starting this week, Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) is pushing Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to establish a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities. Co-sponsored by Chris Eachus (D, Newburgh), the legislation has passed the Senate and Assembly. Skoufis, Eachus, and local educators announced the bill’s passage […]
After five days of the Tappan Zee Bridge lit up in red to mark the competition, Clarkstown took both the prize for the most blood collected and the prize for the most newly registered Red Cross blood donors in Senator Bill Weber’s Five Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge. The Red Cross set a goal […]
I’m thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for poets throughout our community! My administration is collaborating with the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), announcing the search for the next Rockland County Poet Laureate. This program represents a fantastic collaboration between ACOR and our county, aimed at celebrating and promoting literary arts. The Poet Laureate will […]