TRUP

12/08/2015

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/06/fashion/our-bare-shelves-our-selves.html

12/05/2015

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/05/437536957/mark-zuckerberg-is-betting-tech-can-address-educational-equity-is-it-that-simple

Is the problem with education a technological one?
Mark Zuckerberg

11/17/2015

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/nyregion/lawsuit-accuses-brooklyn-charter-school-of-failing-to-provide-special-education-services.html

The suit, filed on behalf of five students at Achievement First Crown Heights, says the children were denied services and punished unfairly.

11/13/2015

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/10/28/452550976/test-scores-are-falling-is-the-sky

The Nation's Report Card came out today, and the news is not good, especially on the math front.

11/12/2015

APB: Starting to put the word out looking for musicians to play at Formulo II in the winter/spring. We will be raising money for http://greenbronxmachine.org/

11/10/2015

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/11/09/436588372/behind-the-shortage-of-special-ed-teachers-long-hours-crushing-paperwork

It is getting harder and harder for administrators to find quality special education teachers. Which means student needs (and federal laws) are not being met.

11/04/2015

To the people of PS55 and the Green Bronx

10/26/2015

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/25/us/obama-administration-calls-for-limits-on-testing-in-schools.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur
Barack Obama

The administration acknowledged its own role in the proliferation of tests, and urged schools to make exams less onerous and more purposeful.

10/25/2015

We will be cutting a check from proceeds from Formulo fundraiser to PS55 for the Green Box Project this week.
http://www.upworthy.com/his-class-attendance-went-from-40-to-93-because-of-a-garden?c=ufb2

It's amazing what accomplishing something can do for a kid's self-esteem.

10/08/2015

Formulo Fundraiser on October 9 will support PS55 and the Green Bronx Machine Project! To buy tickets go to:
http://trupeducation.org/fundraisers/

Also see:
http://www.upworthy.com/his-class-attendance-went-from-40-to-93-because-of-a-garden?c=ufb2

Tickets $25* ($30* at Door) *INCLUDES 2 DRINK TICKETS. Formulo is a music-themed fundraiser. “FOR-MUsic-LOvers” Live Music: Hypnotique, Cell Block B, Basket Case, The Kings, Six to Midnight. Silent Music Trivia. Rock-n-Roll Raffle Our first fundraiser will support PS55 and the Green Bronx Proj…

10/08/2015

Families for Excellent Schools held a rally to end educational inequality.

http://news10.com/2015/10/07/thousands-rally-for-an-end-to-education-inequality-in-new-york-city/


Come help end education inequality and support Green Bronx Machine at Trup's Formulo Fundraiser!
Get tickets at:
http://trupeducation.org/fundraisers/

Parents, students and educators rallied in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza on Wednesday to demand an end to education inequality in a perpetual system of failed schools.

10/07/2015

Come support Green Bronx Machine at Formulo Fundraiser on Oct 9!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=6&v=CVYe4_34qEI

To buy tickets go to:
http://trupeducation.org/fundraisers/

A life-long Bronx resident and educator, Stephen Ritz has come up with a unique way to engage his students and change their surroundings. Help Steve bring Gr...