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Vermont State lauds local pair

RANDOLPH CENTER, VERMONT — A pair of local residents have both earned their bachelor's degrees and were recognized for academic achievement by being named to the dean's list for the spring 2026 semester at Vermont State University.

Purdue expands Indianapolis research capacity with new laboratory facility

Purdue University is expanding its Indianapolis research presence through the planned acquisition of the Northwest Indianapolis Research Building, an 80,000-square-foot facility intended to more than double the university's local wet lab capacity.

New York school district to deploy humanoid robot teacher this fall

The rural district on the Seneca Nation reservation will be among the first to place a humanoid robot in a classroom.

Barns, go-karts and strip malls: The wild west of private schools that collect taxpayer dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are taking a hands-off approach to regulating them. School founders — in one case, a woman prosecuted for sexual abuse — often aren’t screened. Some states can’t even say how many of these schools exist.

Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid could impact free school meals at high-poverty schools

Schools where at least 25% of students are enrolled in programs like SNAP are eligible to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without income verification or individual household applications.

Hernando schools name new principal at Spring Hill Elementary, assistant at Springstead High

Johnstown family resource center to open Aug. 20

The Greater Johnstown School District will open its family resource center after a year in development on Aug. 20, as part of a back-to-school event.

Johnstown family resource center to open Aug. 20

The Greater Johnstown School District will open its family resource center after a year in development on Aug. 20, as part of a back-to-school event.

Rome school board hears public concerns, makes leadership appointments

ROME — The Rome City School District Board of Education started its regular meeting Thursday by reflecting on the recent Rome Free Academy commencement.

Local Student Earns Top Honor At National Thespian Festival

By Zofia Osterman Bloomingdale High School theater student Alli Aristondo has made school history after becoming the first Bloomingdale student to compete at the National Thespian Festival, where she earned a Superior rating, the festival’s highest honor, for her performance of…

MVCC plans adult learner information sessions

UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College will host two SUNY Reconnect/Adult Learner Information Sessions for adults ages 20 and older who are considering college for the first time, returning to complete a degree or seeking new skills for career advancement.…

Brianna Mullins earns SUNY Cortland honor

HOLLAND PATENT — Brianna Mullins of Holland Patent was named to the SUNY Cortland President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.