Dellandy Christian, recent graduate and Essex resident, was the recipient of this year's Lawson and Clint Allen Scholarship. The scholarship awards funds toward higher education and can be renewed for up to three years if the recipient maintains a solid academic record. … [Read more...] about Dellandy Christian Recepient of 2016 Lawson and Clint Allen Scholarship
Education
CFES Book Launch: A Practitioner’s Guide to Building College and Career Readiness
If you've ever asked Rick Dalton what exactly College for Every Student (CFES) does, you've witnessed a mysterious-but-beguiling force of nature. The Rick Dalton phenomenon. Part philosopher, part pundit, part snake charmer, part visionary, part salesman, and part wizard. He is a … [Read more...] about CFES Book Launch: A Practitioner’s Guide to Building College and Career Readiness
GE Foundation and CFES Report Identify College & Career Readiness Steps for Low-Income Students
Today, the GE Foundation released a solutions-driven white paper, titled "New Dimensions of College and Career Readiness," that outlines strategic steps needed to help low-income students succeed in a world of exponential change. "It’s critical that we adopt new approaches to … [Read more...] about GE Foundation and CFES Report Identify College & Career Readiness Steps for Low-Income Students
Stan the Story Man is coming to the library!
Stan Ransom (Stan the Story Man) is bringing an encore performance of his stories and songs to the Essex library on Friday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. as part of our summer reading program. Kids are bound to enjoy Stan's stories and musical performances. Please please send us a … [Read more...] about Stan the Story Man is coming to the library!
Lakeside School: Seeking Handwork Teacher
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –3rd grade education and Farm and Forest Summer Camp based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Seeking Handwork Teacher Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is seeking a Handwork teacher for the academic … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Seeking Handwork Teacher