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New York State Struggles With Shortage of School Bus Drivers
As the 2021-2022 school year gets underway, school districts all across New York are struggling to find drivers to transport students to and from school.
SUNY Offering Free Online Training Center for New Yorkers
Students that complete any of the Online Training Center certificates and hold a high school diploma or a high school equivalency credential will be automatically accepted to any of SUNY's 30 community colleges or SUNY Empire State College.
Risky Populations: States with the Most College Students
As colleges scramble to prepare for a safe school year in the midst of the pandemic, are they prepared to enforce safe social distancing among their students?
Stay at Home Families Go “Bear Hunting” During Coronavirus Pandemic
Families are going on “Bear Hunts” with the help of their neighbors and community businesses for exercise and a diversion during coronavirus restrictions.
Concerned Parents Organize Against Common Core
A coalition of concerned parents are asking those regents up for re-appointment to the State Board of Regents to state their opinions about the education reform, Common Core, which is currently being implemented.
State Receives Funding to Improve Low-Performing Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Thursday that New York will receive $37.6 million through the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools.
NYS Ed Department Releases Grad Stats for Class of 2012
Officials say New York state's high school graduation rate held steady at 74 percent for the first class of students required to meet stricter graduation requirements.
The state education department released graduation rates for the class of 2012 on Monday...
Education Rally in Albany Initiates Local, National Attention
Officials from state and federal teachers’ unions and educators gathered Saturday afternoon near the New York State Capitol Building in Albany for an education rally calling for reforms to the state’s education system and additional funds. At the top of the list of concerns were the state’s testing standards.
Oneonta Dollars for Scholars Sets Record
The Oneonta Dollars for Scholars presentations took place yesterday afternoon at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta.
Jacki Rowe, President of the Oneonta Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors, says this program for Oneonta High School students has grown exponentially over the years.