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Herkimer BOCES board re-elects Pullis, Loiacono as leaders
HERKIMER — Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Board of Education President Holly Pullis and Vice President Ronald Loiacono were re-elected to one-year terms during the board’s annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, July 7, at the Herkimer BOCES William E. Busacker Complex.
Indiana sets standards for 4-day school week waivers
Indiana schools must meet new standards, including earning an "A" grade through the state's A-F accountability model, in order to receive a waiver to implement a four-day school week.
Students build, fly drones at Rome STEM camp showcase
ROME — The best part of attending Drone Camp was getting to know her fellow participants, Addie Zysk of Utica said Friday at the Drone Camp Showcase in the SkyDome Hangar at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome. And flying…
School district needs to rework bloated budget
We continue to hear the phrase "if you vote against the school budget, the children will suffer." The reason they would suffer is because the district is heavy with administrative positions. There is no need for four principals, one for…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Brittany Lyssy, School Board Member, District 2
Every parent wants to know their child is receiving the best education possible. For Brittany Lyssy, that belief is more than a campaign slogan—it’s personal. As she and her husband raise their three young sons in Hillsborough County, Lyssy is committed to helping every student…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Major School Summer Upgrades Underway Across County
While students and families enjoy a well-earned summer break, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is hard at work transforming campuses across the district. Funded through the voter-approved half-penny sales tax and state capital dollars, dozens of projects are underway to…
Utica City School District Denies Superintendent's Discrimination Claims
The Utica City School District Board of Education is disputing Dr. Christopher Spence’s claims of discrimination and retaliation.
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Easterseals Hosts Inclusive Summer Camp For Young Learners
By Chloe Wagner The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is hosting its summer program designed for young neurodiverse learners and those with other disabilities in kindergarten through second grade. The hands-on experience provides interactive STEAM-related (science,…
Southern Indiana school district prepares for expanded state ban on student cell phones
School districts have two options: Either provide a space for kids to store their wireless electronic devices — turned off — or require students leave them at home.
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Students Earn Top Honors At 2026 Florida FFA State Convention
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students brought home an impressive collection of state championships, top five finishes and chapter recognitions from the?2026 Florida FFA State Convention, showcasing the district’s strength in agricultural education, leadership…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10USF Receives $1.5 Million Gift From ReliaQuest To Advance AI Education
The University of South Florida (USF) recently announced a $1.5 million investment from ReliaQuest that will benefit students in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The gift expands AI cybersecurity programming, establishes the new…
UCSD Superintendent claims discrimination from school board
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- The Utica City School District is coming under fire from its district superintendent on claims of discrimination and retaliation, according to a drafted complaint made to the state Division of Human Rights. Dr. Christopher Spence -- who has been on…