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College Application Initiative saves New York students when applying

For many high school seniors, the first hurdle of applying to college is not getting in; it's paying to apply. Naomi Koudoagbo, a senior at Albany High School, wants to study mechanical engineering and has begun researching schools. She said application fees are shaping where she applies. “It does make...

New York · 22d

egcsd.org

Inside the Classroom: Michelle Ecker’s 5th Grade ELA Class

Visit our Facebook page to see inside the classroom of Green Meadow 5th Grade ELA Teacher Michelle Ecker, where students are participating in reading stations to practice skills they have learned in their Benchmark reading program. Students rotated through four stations focused on different reading comprehension skills. They used task...

East Greenbush, NY · 24d

NEWS10 ABC

Troy High’s tech wing prepares students for careers in engineering

Troy High School opened a new technology wing this school year, focusing on training the next generation of workers in trades and engineering. The wing was paid for by a $56 million capital project that was originally approved in 2019. Isabel Strang, Emmery Lovett and Liam Casey are excited to use new machines that they say will prepare them for their futures.

Troy, NY · 24d

NEWS10 ABC

Canajoharie CSD appoints next superintendent

The Canajoharie Central School District has named its next superintendent.

Canajoharie, NY · 26d

albanyschools.org

Introducing the Albany High Do-Gooders

If you've passed by Albany High on Wednesday mornings this fall, you likely spotted dozens of teenagers in bright pink vests tidying up the school campus. Known as the "Do-Gooders," these Falcons are participants in a soon-to-be official student-led service club that simply exists to empower students to do good in their school and the community at large.

Albany, NY · 25d

Times Union

Parents in search of help for disabled children are leaving public schools

The fastest growing group of homeschoolers in the state is children with disabilities. Parents say it's because they can't get specialized services in public school.

Albany, NY · 27d

WRGB

Debate grows over AI in classrooms

What is the stance of Schools Beyond Screens on AI deployment in schools?. What features does Hey-Otto include to support student learning?. Why did New York City officials implement a one-year ban on generative AI for students through eighth grade?. Questions about how artificial intelligence should be used in the...

Albany, NY · 25d

WRGB

Section 2 Friday Night Lights: Week 6 Recap

Schenectady, N.Y. (WRGB) — Week six of the Section II high school football season featured several pivotal league matchups, including homecoming games and a marquee showdown at Casey Stadium on the UAlbany campus, where Shaker held off Troy in a 30-22 win. Shaker, dealing with a few players out,...

Albany, NY · 28d

WTNH.com

Bard College accepts immediate resignation of longtime leader Leon Botstein

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Bard College accepted the resignation of longtime leader Leon Botstein on Wednesday after federal lawmakers questioned connections to Jeffrey Epstein. That departure coincided with a push from advocates on Thursday to reform campus sexual assault reporting and student safety laws in the wake of gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

Dutchess County, NY · 29d

Times Union

Christian Brothers Academy football rolls to another lopsided victory

Junior star Jack Hulett scored three touchdowns for No. 3 ranked CBA.

Niskayuna, NY · 28d

Times Union

Union College deploys UV-glowing dots to warn birds away from windows

Union College students have persuaded the college to deploy a nearly invisible barrier over its distinctive glass architecture in an effort to save hundreds of birds.

Schenectady, NY · 28d

Times Union

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Offensive line powers Averill Park football in Class B victory over Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk

A slow start for its offense landed Averill Park in a struggle with visiting Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, but once the offensive line got going, the Golden Knights seemed to be running downhill.

Averill Park, NY · 28d

ABCNY

Graduate student needs help after furniture from Bronx store never shows up

At one point, she says the excuse was her order was lost at sea.

Albany, NY · 29d

egcsd.org

Elementary Schools Celebrate Fire Prevention Month

Elementary schools in the East Greenbush Central School District celebrated National Fire Prevention Month by hosting local fire departments to lead important safety lessons. Firefighters visited each school over the past week to discuss smoke detectors; 911; stop, drop and roll; and what to do in the case of a fire. This year’s theme of “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focused on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of fires and keep homes and communities safer.

East Greenbush, NY · 28d

WNYT

Rensselaer Honda High School Athlete of the Week: Vulonn Forde, Troy

Forde, a Flying Horses’ senior, has been a consistent contributor over the years for the football program. Now, he’s on his way to his most productive season yet. In four appearances, Forde has racked up over 700 yards and six touchdowns. See the video for Jack Keys’ full story.

Rensselaer, NY · 29d

spectrumlocalnews.com

CBA to battle Niskayuna in Class AA showdown

Through the first five games of the season, Christian Brothers Academy quarterback Matt Kowalski has thrown 13 touchdown passes. Nearly half of them came in the Brothers' season-opening win over Archbishop Stepinac. “When you invest a lot of your time in the offseason and all the work I’ve done in...

Niskayuna, NY · 29d

troycsd.org

Information for Friday’s Varsity Football Game at UAlbany

Troy High School will play Friday’s Varsity Football game vs Shaker High School at UAlbany. Please see the message below from North Colonie CSD regarding expectations and guidelines for the game. Shaker Senior Night at UAlbany- Reminder to the School Community Regarding Updated Varsity Football Game Procedures. Dear Troy...

Albany, NY · 10-08

WRGB

Albany schools roll out AI classroom guidance, stressing basics and teacher role

As artificial intelligence becomes more common in classrooms, the Albany School District says it is working to strike a balance between teaching students how to use new technology and ensuring they still meet traditional academic expectations. The district released an FAQ in late September to answer parents’ questions about how...

Albany, NY · 10-08

NEWS10 ABC

Burnt Hills taking perfect record to Mohonasen in “Game of the Week”

Five weeks into the high school football season, and only three unbeaten teams remain in Section 2. Class A's Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake falls into that category and will put its 5-0 record on the line Friday night, making the trip to a tough Mohonasen squad in the NEWS10 Sports 1st & 10 "Game of the Week".

Schenectady, NY · 29d

NEWS10 ABC