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Three Village school board budget discussion highlights difficulty of planning ahead
Three Village Central School District is attempting more advanced budget planning, but that may be easier said than done. Discussions at the May 8 Board of Education budget hearing highlighted the complications and uncertainties districts face in trying to look ahead. After a presentation of the $236.1 million district budget...
Plain Talk: A graduation message
It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of another college graduation season. As an educator, I have valued my time teaching college and graduate students. Since the pandemic, educating college students has changed radically. Their academic skills could be stronger, as well as their critical thinking and analytical writing skills. However, I have still found them open to new ideas and broader perspectives on their view of the world. Like many of my colleagues, I am concerned about their tendency towards isolation and their disconnectedness from their peers.
Key Dates and Events for High School Seniors and Juniors: Grad Signs, Prom Details, and More
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, seniors at the high school will receive their graduation signs and magnets. Distribution starts on Friday, May 17, at the start of the eighth period outside the main lobby and continues on Monday, May 20. Each senior will get one sign and one magnet, along with installation hardware. Seniors are encouraged to display these items proudly.
Local AHAP 4th Graders Dive into Sustainability with Cybertruck Tour
4th graders in the Academically High Aptitude Program (AHAP) received a visit from Joe Costantino and Donovan Hunt who are leaders at local Tesla dealerships, for a full tour of the new Cybertruck. This was a culminating activity of the students' year-long study of Sustainability, where one unit focused on the history of electric cars back to the 1800's. Students learned about changes Tesla has made to improve their capabilities and how these innovations can change the driving experience.Visit here for more details.
Stony Brook University appoints Kevin H. Gardner as Vice President for Research
Stony Brook University announced today that Kevin H. Gardner, PhD, former Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Louisville, has been appointed Vice President for Research. Dr. Gardner will report to university President Maurie McInnis and is expected to join Stony Brook on August 1, 2024.
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