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School officials react to Hochul's consideration of statewide ban of smartphones in schools
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took action against social media earlier this month, signing a bill aimed at curbing addictive content algorithms to minors. Now, Hochul is considering a statewide ban on smartphone use for kids in schools. More from WBEN:
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?
Commencement 2024: Brookfield Central School
Brookfield Senior Class Advisor Taylor Tessitore opened her introduction to the BCS Class of 2024 by remembering how she met them the first day of their eighth grade year. Tessitore said she learned from then on this was a unique class, one where everyone worked hard and had earned their spot on the stage Friday night to graduate and become Brookfield alumni.
69 New York School Districts to Receive Over $956M in Upgrades
Almost a billion dollars in upgrades will be made to 69 New York school districts including six in the Mid-Hudson Region. On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a huge list of school districts that would receive funding for upgrades such as new classrooms, improvements to athletic fields, cutting-edge technology investments, safety enhancements and other major projects.
Commencement 2024: Waterville Central School
Music, advice, laughs and tears all ushered the Waterville Class of 2024 out into the world for what comes next. The 150th commencement class at Waterville Central School followed the first 149 with some traditions and stamped Saturday’s graduation with their own mark. Of all the people quoted during...
New teacher recruitment initiative launched in New York
The website offers one-on-one and group advising from state teachers and certification experts, a database of scholarships and funding for future teachers, a search tool to find state teaching programs, reimbursements for application and testing fees, prep for teaching tests, and email encouragement and reminders.
Schools across New York participating in performance-based learning pilot program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As school wraps up for the year, Kim Cristal is getting ready for a busy summer. She’ll be working with teachers at Irondequoit High School creating lesson plans based on new a pilot program. The pilot program comes from the New York State Education Department....
Clinton Elementary School celebrates successful fundraiser
CLINTON — Students at Clinton Elementary School celebrated raising more than $17,000 to support the American Heart Association with an outdoor event on Tuesday that featured activities involving faculty and staff. The students raised the money as a part of the Kids Heart Challenge, a school-based program that focuses...
San Rafael’s Jackson Johns received degree in environmental studies
CLINTON, NY (06/25/2024)– Jackson Johns, of San Rafael (94901), received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 19, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 212th year. Johns majored in environmental studies. Former Sen. Doug Jones, a U.S. attorney in Alabama who prosecuted accomplices...
Two Capital Region BOCES Students to Represent NYS at National Competition in Atlanta
A pair of New York state champions from Capital Region BOCES are on their way to Atlanta this week to represent the region and state at the national SkillsUSA competition. Jacob Alaimo, a Cosmetology senior from the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (RCS) Central School District, and Liam Pierce, a Network Technology senior from Niskayuna Central School District, won their respective job-skill competitions last month at the state SkillsUSA competition in Syracuse. To do so, they beat out dozens of other students from all over New York vying to be the best in the state.
What are the best colleges in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?
NEW YORK -- U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.This year's report evaluated over 2,250 colleges and universities across over 100 countries.What are the best colleges in New York?The top 10 colleges across the state of New York, according to U.S. News & World Report, are as follows:Columbia University in New York CityCornell University in IthacaNew York University in New York CityUniversity of Rochester in RochesterStony Brook University -- SUNY in Stony BrookRensselaer Polytechnic Institute in TroySyracuse University in SyracuseBinghamton University -- SUNY in...
Local Students Attempt to Solve Upstate New York Controversy [WATCH]
We may only be six weeks into the fall semester, but a group of college students at the University at Albany have already had to answer the most difficult question they'll be asked all year. That question is, of course, where does Upstate New York start?. These were their answers.
Commencement 2024: Clinton Central School
Clinton Central School hosted their 93rd Commencement Saturday morning in the High School Auditorium. The soon-to-be graduates took their place on stage during the Processional before CCS High School Principal Dr. Matt Lee welcomed the audience to celebrate the graduate's achievements. Lee shared his gratitude with the Board of Education,...
Rome City School District to move graduation
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Due to incoming inclement weather, the Rome City School District has decided to move their graduation ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, June 29. The ceremony has been moved up a day, to Friday, June 28 due to the inclement weather. The ceremony has been scheduled to start at 6 pm, and the doors will open at 4:30 pm.
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