Education Reform: Common Core State Standards

Core State Standards
The Future of Education for Students: A Town Hall

Many families are wondering how Common Core will change the future of education.   How will implementation of the Common Core State Standards directly impact children? How can we help our children be successful through the implementation process of a large program that changes everything?  What is all the controversy all about and what can we do to ensure our voices are heard? An information session for parents and community members will take place on May 13th at 7:30 pm at the Bauer Center in Taylor Park, 100 Main Street, Millburn.  The session is open to those in Millburn and the surrounding communities (street parking available). 

Preserve Our Schools is bringing in Dr. Joseph Ricca, EdD, Superintendent of the Elmsford Union Free School District located in Westchester County, New York to discuss the changes and address our questions.   His professional career has included teaching social studies; serving as Vice Principal of Student Affairs at Haledon Public Schools; Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School; Principal of East Hanover Middle School and Superintendent of the East Hanover Township Public Schools. Dr. Ricca is well-known for his expertise in developing programs for a positive climate and culture in schools and character education.  He has given presentations to educators across the United States, assisted in training future educators and community members. In 2013, Joe was named Citizen of the Year by the New Jersey Psychological Association for his work promoting strong community relationships to support students. Dr. Ricca holds a B.S. from Seton Hall University, a M.Ed. from Harvard University, a M.A. in Educational Administration from Caldwell College, and an Ed.D. from Walden University.