MORE STUDENTS REACH PROFICIENCY ON STATE TESTS BUT NEEDED FEWER POINTS TO GET THERE

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More students reach proficiency on state tests, but needed fewer points to get there--New York Education Department officials insist they did not lower standards, but are now "well aligned to the learning standards.”

By Kathleen Moore--Dec 21, 2023

ALBANY — On the 2023 state tests, third- through eighth-graders did better in math and English than they did before the pandemic.

However, analyzing how students fared compared to the past is difficult. The state Education Department insists because of changes in the tests, they cannot be compared to past scores — and maintains standards were not lowered to meet the "new normal" of lower post-COVID academic performance. With a link to all ny state school data. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:6x2nlP-bDToJ:https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/students-better-n-y-tests-needed-fewer-points-18563031.php&hl=en&gl=us

RESPONSE TO FOIL REQUEST FOR TRAIN STATION LOT SALE INFORMATION

Your editor foiled for this info. This is the response received this date from the village:

RESPONSE TO FOIL REQUEST FOR TRAIN STATION LOT SALE

Paula DiSanto

3:58 PM (9 minutes ago)

to me, Bryan

The Village is still in the process of reviewing proposals, therefore; your request is denied pursuant to Section 87(2)(c) of the Public Officers Law, as information which if disclosed would impair present or imminent contract awards or collective bargaining negotiations.

You have the right to appeal a denial of access to records within thirty (30) days to:

Bryan T. Healy, Village Manager

Village of Croton-on-Hudson

1 Van Wyck Street

Croton on Hudson, NY 10520

Regards,

Paula DiSanto, RMC

Village Clerk/Deputy Village Manager/Registrar

Village of Croton-on-Hudson

914-271-2013-phone

914-266-9231-fax

UPDATE VIA THE CROTON CHRONICLE--ALLEGED CROTON BURGLAR---REMAINS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY JAIL

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UPDATE VIA THE CROTON CHRONICLE--ALLEGED CROTON BURGLAR---REMAINS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY JAIL---READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE AT (2) Alleged Croton burglar has cases pending in at least three other jurisdictions for burglary, drug charges, criminal trespass, and other charges. (substack.com)

1/12 STEVE IGGY AGUAD0 CELEBRATION

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Parking will be a huge problem for this event. Plan on arriving 45 minutes in advance. We have shuttle buses that will take people who park at CET and PVC to the event!(2) Facebook
 

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE FINDS, WEBSITES, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

From 2018--and Lynne M.B.---her 2018  Nativity scene---includes repainted Fontanini and other 5" figures in front of foam building flats. The accessories are hand crafted and purchased--the scene is 3 1/2' wide x 4' tall x 3 1/2' deep.

TRAIN TIME---2023---WHAT AN AMAZING DISPLAY AND LAYOUT---GO TO Toys and Stuff: TRAIN TIME: This Year's Final Christmas Set-up: Kristkindl Markt, Lionel Polar Express Train Set & Running Trains on Two Layouts (toyconnect.blogspot.com)

A wonderfully whimsical new flattie from Howard---see it at • View topic - SANTA, ROCKET AND FLAMINGOS "FLATTIE"... (cardboardchristmas.com)

JUST A REMINDER---THE 2023 PAPER GLITTER GLUE MINIATURE HOUSE CONTEST---GO TO 2023 MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST - Paper Glitter Glue

NOMA LIGHTS CATALOG 1956; GO TO 1956 Noma Catalog | Flickr

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OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS CHIEF TO ANNOUNCE PLAN TO BAN DEI IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FIRST ON FOX — Oklahoma could soon become the first state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from its public school system. 

At a meeting of the state board of education on Thursday afternoon, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is to introduce initiatives that will eliminate all DEI programs, "drag queen"-related activities, and stop any funding or staffing that contribute to those programs.  MORE AT Oklahoma schools chief to announce plan to ban DEI in Sooner State's public schools (msn.com)

BYSTANDER PULLS DRIVER FROM BURNNG CAR AFTER FIERY CRASH, CROTON

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BYSTANDER PULLS DRIVER FROM BURNNG CAR AFTER FIERY CRASH

The rescue happened in Northern Westchester on Wednesday, Dec. 20 around 7 p.m., when a car traveling on Route 9 northbound in Croton-on-Hudson left the roadway and crashed, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, according to the village's fire department. As luck would have it, the crash was witnessed by bystander Chris DeSanto, who decided to risk his safety and pull the semi-conscious driver out of the burning wreck before first responders could arrive, Croton-on-Hudson fire officials said.  MORE AT Bystander Pulls Driver From Burning Car After Fiery Crash In Croton-On-Hudson | Cortlandt Daily Voice

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1983

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---A CROTON CHRISTMAS SEASON 1983--click on the images below.

And by special request, included below is an ad for the WHAT NOT SHOP.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S COLLEGE SAINT MARY'S TO ADMIT MEN IN LADYFACE

EMILY MCNALLY----On Nov. 21, the student newspaper serving Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame broke the story that Saint Mary’s, a Catholic women’s college founded in 1844, would now consider admission for applicants “whose sex is female or who consistently live and identify as women.” The college’s proud identity as a single-sex institution, which resisted a merger with brother school Notre Dame when the university went coeducational in 1972, is no longer.

The article notes that this decision was voted upon by the board of trustees at their June 23 meeting. An email announcing the policy change was sent only to faculty, staff, and students the evening of Nov. 21 — after business hours and two days before Thanksgiving, when most of campus would have cleared out for the holiday. The announcement also comes less than a month after the conclusion of the fall phone-a-thon campaign, when alumnae are solicited for financial donations, and days after the final Notre Dame football game of the season, which draws more alumnae to South Bend than any other event save reunions.

As news of the decision made its way to alumnae, backlash was swift. READ MORE AT        Catholic Women’s College Saint Mary’s To Admit Men In Ladyface (thefederalist.com)

UPDATED THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: ST. MARY'S REVERSAL---ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF CATHOLIC ALL-GIRLS COLLEGE CHEER BIOLOGICAL MEN POLICY REVERSAL