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Published September 28SUNY Plattsburgh plans mock dorm room fire
The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is planning a mock dorm room fire
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Published September 18Report: New York could be doing more to remove lead from school drinking water
New York was the first state in the country to mandate lead testing for drinking water in schools, but a new report suggests those efforts have not been enough.
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Published September 17As some schools see enrollment dips, Community College of Vermont on track for gains
WAMC's Sam Dingman spoke with Alison Novak, staff writer for Seven Days Vermont, about how The Community College of Vermont is thriving when many four-year colleges and universities are not.
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Published September 14With backups in place, Springfield Public Schools resume class after cyber breach
Class is back at Springfield Public Schools, after a cyber incident forced school to be canceled last week. District officials say they’re confident in their backup systems, as authorities continue to investigate just what happened.
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Published September 13Slater’s 9/11 education legislation continues to gain support
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced this week that his legislation to strengthen September 11 education in New York schools is gaining support from the 9/11 Education Foundation as lawmakers renew their push to ensure future generations understand the…
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Published September 11International students advised about changes to visa requirements
SUNY Plattsburgh officials are advising international students about changes to F-1 visa requirements.
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Published September 09Cyber breach-related closure continues at Springfield Public Schools
One of the largest school districts in New England was closed to students yet again Wednesday as it deals with the fallout of a cyber breach. As experts tell WAMC , incidents like it are becoming more frequent.
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Published September 09Poughkeepsie parents share concerns about technology in the classroom
Tuesday was the first day of school in the Poughkeepsie Central School District. Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra asked families how the day went.
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Published September 09Morning Headlines with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, 9/9/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, about New York teachers leaving screens behind.
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Published September 08Springfield Public Schools closed amid security breach
A three-day weekend for Springfield Public Schools students turned into four, after a security breach led to the cancellation of classes Tuesday.
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Published September 08SUNY expands military tuition rate at all 64 campuses
ALBANY – The State University of New York is expanding its Military Tuition Rate program to all 64 campuses. The program, which began at select SUNY campuses this past spring, was expanded systemwide at the start of the fall 2026 semester to ensure eligible active-duty service…
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Published September 03Springfield Public Schools adopts AI-powered attendance software
One of the biggest school districts in the Northeast is embracing an AI tool designed to tackle attendance and boost outreach with student families. It comes at a time when the district is still defining its approach to artificial intelligence.