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Hoosick Falls awarded prize by Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Hoosick Falls Elementary School was awarded $200 by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York for supporting the Backpack Program. Elementary students who received backpacks last year were asked to complete a survey by drawing their answers. The Food Bank asked the children to 'tell a story' about the backpack program through an 'art testimonial'.
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Cambridge schools to introduce phone-locking pouches this fall
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (WRGB) — 'Yondr' phone pouches will soon be a common sight at Cambridge Central School District. Starting this fall, junior and high school students will need to lock their phones up in these pouches when they arrive at school. On Thursday, the district held a parent forum...
Cambridge schools to ban electronic devices during school hours from 2024-25.
Cambridge Central School District will prohibit electronic devices from campus during regular school days starting the 2024-25 school year, according to their website. The district asks students to turn off or store out-of-sight personal electronic devices from their arrival at school until the end of a regular school day, while the district "is not responsible for stolen, lost, or damaged personal electronic devices," according to the website.
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
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