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Syracuse University political science professor speaks on President Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential election
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The news of President Joe Biden not seeking re-election is making waves in the political community. Professor Margaret Susan Thompson, who teaches history and political science at Syracuse University says that Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris means she will more than likely be the Democratic nominee in the November election.
2024-25 safety plan proposal available for public review; July 29 public hearing planned
Having a comprehensive plan in place to handle a wide range of possible emergencies is a critical component of school management and student safety. That’s why the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and board of education routinely evaluates and updates the district safety plan. They are asking for your input during the process.
Worst Cities for College Grads Includes 2 in New York
Two cities in New York are among the worst places for graduates to begin the next phase of their life. You did it! All the late-night cramming, essays, tests and classes have finally paid off. Your days of higher education are over. Now it's time to enter the workforce. But where's the best place for to put down roots?
Nonprofit seeks to launch Syracuse charter school for kids living in poverty
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse nonprofit that’s been providing tutoring and mentoring services to city children for 16 years is now looking to open its own publicly funded school, with the goal of helping students living in poverty. The group 100 Black Men of Syracuse has an application...
‘Nature in the City’ getting students to explore
(WSYR-TV) — Last month, students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in Syracuse got a head start on some summer fun and learning with the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. The program was designed with National Grid to give students special kits to get them to explore nature. Whitney Lash-Marshall of BWNC, and Dana Corcoran of the Syracuse City School District, joined Bridge Street Friday to let us know how the kids are benefitting from this program.
Pushback to proposal that would allow more boys to try out for girls high school sports teams
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Some school districts are expressing concern over a proposal coming out of Albany that could dramatically change who can play what sport in high school. The proposal from the New York State Department of Education would allow any student male or female to try out for any sports team male or […]
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
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