Current Topics in K-12 Public Education
4-weeks (last 4) | Registration opens 2/14/2026 9:00 AM EST
Cell phones in schools? Students using Artificial Intelligence? Attempts to ban books? Use of test scores to evaluate educators? These are some of the issues facing public school teachers and leaders on a daily basis. This course will provide information on how many schools in our region are addressing these issues while trying their best to meet the needs of the students in their care. New York State regulations and district policies will be shared, as well as “stories from the field.” Active participation in discussion is encouraged.
Cora Stempel
Cora Stempel is enjoying her 45th year as an educator. She began as a special education teacher and, over time, has served in a variety of leadership roles including special education coordinator, supervisor of professional development, and assistant superintendent. Recently retired from Dutchess BOCES, where she served as Deputy Superintendent, Cora currently teaches at SUNY New Paltz, coaches new administrators, and provides school leader training on several topics. She volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps, is an avid hiker and is a proud Nonnie to a four-year-old grandson. Cora and her husband Paul live in Tivoli, NY.