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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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 16Rensselaer County school district delays start of class Wednesday due to 'evolving' situation
Averill Park Central School District buildings operated with a two-hour delay Wednesday morning as school officials monitored an ongoing situation in the surrounding area.
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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.
Mid Hudson News
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.
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 10The Difficult Journey Back to College
After spending the summer as an intern at Saratoga Race Course, Shenendehowa graduate Alex DiConza makes the difficult trip to Cornell to continue studying Biometry and Statistics As the Saratoga Race Course season came to an end on Labor Day, many college students returned to…
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 10Back to School: Healthy Habits for a Strong and Successful School Year
The start of a new school year brings new classes, activities, friendships, and routines. It can also mean long hours sitting at a desk, carrying a heavy backpack, spending more time on computers and phones, and adjusting to an earlier schedule. A few simple health habits can…
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 10Middle School for Moms
I have only one middle schooler in the house this year, but I’m also entering my third year teaching middle school, so this column of mine from ten years ago still hits! Good luck to all you parents and teachers of middle schoolers! I read recently about two recent studies that…
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 10New York Association for Pupil Transportation Urges Motorists to be Extra Careful as Schools Reopen
With schools reopening statewide and as students head back to school, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is urging motorists to use extra caution around school buses and stop when they see the flashing red lights. According to reports from school bus…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.