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The Teachers’ Union Neglects Students
Once again the New York state teachers’ union (New York State United Teachers, or NYSUT) insults quality teachers. Its New York City chapter just watered
State Dream Act Detracts from Final Days in Session
The 2013-14 state legislative session is in its final month. The governor, legislators, and advocacy groups are all jockeying in an attempt to get their
No excuses; what is the reason this happened?
If you read this column, you might remember Sister Mac from a few chapters ago. She was the nun from my childhood who smacked us
Dairy is still the leader in agriculture, regional economy
New York was recently named the top yogurt producer in the nation. This is the second year our state has earned this distinction, in large
Learning About Ethical Leadership From a College Student
One of my favorite courses to teach at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University is ethics. The formal title of the course is “The Ethics
Growing Overseas Markets are Ripe for New York Exporters
Launch of National Export Initiative NEXT aims to enhance export assistance Each May, World Trade Month celebrates the benefits that U.S. exports bring to the
What did nuns teach us in Roman Catholic schools in Syracuse and beyond? They taught us what was right and wrong. Now that seems like
Celebrating our corner-store heroes
Sometimes heroes are easily identifiable, like our emergency responders and soldiers. Other times, it’s more difficult to see heroic qualities in those around us. But
President Obama is trying to change the subject from Obamacare to anything else before November. Who can blame him? He recently unveiled the scary White
WISE Symposium: The place to be for business engagement
On April 8, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the 2014 WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Symposium at the Oncenter
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