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CNY school district picks new nickname after ditching 'Warriors'
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Morrisville-Eaton school district has picked a new nickname: Mavericks. The moniker was chosen after the community was invited to offer ideas through e-mail, surveys, and suggestion boxes, producing hundreds of suggestions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
New Principals Chosen At Waterville Central
Waterville Central School District hired two principals last week to fill vacancies. Kathy Zangrilli is the new principal at Memorial Park School in Waterville. Zangrilli was approved for the position at last week’s Waterville Central School Board of Education meeting. Her official start date will come in the next month or so.
WCS Moves Closer To Banning Cell Phones
Waterville Central School District will implement a policy that creates a distraction free environment as the 2024-25 school year begins. Details of the policy will be adopted at the WCS Board of Education meeting Aug. 27. A draft reviewed at a special Board meeting last week addresses the problem of...
New York public school districts, bus operators eligible for millions in zero-emission school bus program
Public school districts and school bus fleet operators in New York can apply for funding to transition to zero-emission school buses, New York Gov. Katy Hochul said on Monday. Hochul said the state would make $200 million in funding available to purchase clean buses and electric bus charging infrastructure. Part of the $4.2 billion Clean […] The post New York public school districts, bus operators eligible for millions in zero-emission school bus program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Browse and search average class sizes in school districts across NY, CNY
A total of four class types in four school districts in Central New York have average class sizes of more than 25 students, according to state data. The classes and districts are below. The districts come from a five-county region of Central New York including Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties.
'It helps tremendously': Backpack giveaway helping WNY parents and students with school essentials
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — School returns in three weeks for many Western New York students and families can expect to spend more than in years past. According to Fox Business, families with children in kindergarten through high school are expected to spend $38 billion this year. That's up from $25 billion in 2019. Families are expected to spend $875 on average. Although, according to the U.S. Inflation Calculator, things look like they are letting up. Prices were up 2.9% in July over the previous 12 months. This is the lowest inflation rate since March 2021 and a significant decline from 2022.
More Capital Region schools going phone-free as Hochul studies issue
School districts across New York are moving forward with plans to get students to put their cellphones down as state officials weigh a ban. A growing number of districts have plans to go cellphone free when school starts in September. The Greater Amsterdam School District will be using Yondr pouches — specialized cases that prevent students from using their phone during the day — for students in grades 6 through 12.
N.Y. has one of the best school systems in the U.S., new study finds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing the right school is the first step to secure a child’s academic success, but it may be difficult for parents to decide where to enroll their young student. WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the top-performing school systems in the...
New Hartford Director of Athletics Banek to retire from public education after 24 years, 10 with district
New Hartford Director of Athletics John Banek announced he is retiring, effective Sept. 6, after 10 years with the school district, 24 years in public school administration overall. Tags. Localnow. New Hartford Director of Athletics Banek to retire from public education after 24 years, 10 with district. New Hartford Director...
Intercultural Association of New Hartford
The New Hartford Central School District (NHCSD) faces a pivotal juncture as. our current superintendent, who has failed to address ongoing racism,. harassment, bullying, and discrimination in our district, will transition as an. independent educational consultant. As he transitions, superintendent, Dr. Tangora leaves behind a school district that has neglected...
Concerns, recommendations for future of school funding discussed at hearing
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — Key education leaders and advocates, converging on the Capital Region Wednesday for a hearing on the future of Foundation Aid in New York State. Foundation aid is the largest source of state funds for public schools, and changes could be on the way to the formula that determines how that money is distributed to school districts.
NY's education funding formula doesn't work for districts like East Ramamo
Regarding "State orders East Ramapo: Hike tax levy by 4.38% and use money on public school kids," July 31, lohud.com: Being white or being Jewish, even being Orthodox, aren’t transgressions, though New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa seems to imply otherwise. ...
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
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