Northeast Board of Cooperative Educational Services was able to host Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. at the Northeastern Junior College on Monday, Aug. 15. Dr. Payne presented to over 325 educators, counselors and administrators from the Northeast region. Eight school districts including: Akron, Julesburg, Haxtun, Holyoke, Merino, Peetz, Revere and Yuma participated, as well as the NE BOCES staff.

The entire auditorium was filled with attentive and engaged educational professionals throughout Dr. Payne's daylong presentation. Dr. Payne is an engaging and down-to-earth speaker who addressed the top...