A lackluster warehouse in Connecticut that once housed a belt-making operation is being recast as a staging ground for film production.

Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the School Setting
The new york State Department of Health and the new york State Education Department - are jointly providing an advisory to assist schools in the prevention of MRSA infections in the school setting.

The Kelly Connection
Now that Manhattan House is in the midst of a condominium conversion, the sponsors are celebrating Grace Kelly s years there.

A Wallflower Overshadowed by Its Neighbors
At the corner of Seventh Avenue and 57th Street, hardly anyone turns to look at the sober, elegant Briarcliffe apartments of 1922.

Education Report from the NYS Board of Regents - September 2007
Report is available in HTML, MS Word and PDF formats.

Commissioner’s Report to the Board of Regents
The Commissioner’s monthly report to the Board of Regents featuring information on the Regents School Accountability Plan, Challenges to the Regents Exams, and other relevant topics.

Professional Employment Opportunities Announced at NYSED
Director, Office of Human Resources Management Gayle Bowden announces more than 75 employment opportunities at NYSED in response to Governor Spitzer’s increased support and funding for education. These positions will enhance the Department’s ability to carry out its initiatives regarding performance standards for schools and school districts, the assessment and monitoring of academic progress, and various school improvement programs. The Department is committed to the development and maintenance of a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities it serves, and all interested individuals are encouraged to review the website for additional information on these opportunities and the application process.

Public Hearings on Perkins IV Five-Year State Plan
The State Education Department is holding four public hearings on the development of the new york Five-Year Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) State Plan for the administration of career and technical education programs for the 2008-2013 program years. This Plan will reflect the changes brought about by Perkins IV legislation. Public input is requested. Information on the public hearings, an overview of Perkins IV areas of emphasis, and the Public Hearing Reply Form (speakers must pre-register) are available.

What You Get for $2.5 million
A four-bedroom house in Millsboro, Del., a post and beam lodge-style house in Hailey, Id., and a two-story Mediterranean-style house in St. Helena, Calif.

EMSC news and Notes - October 2, 2007
From the Desk of Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16

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