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‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why.
A classroom unit on human rights has prompted shock and concern from parents at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the school’s use of videos with intense imagery and ties to the Church of Scientology. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. Third graders at...
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Transfer agreement signed by TC3, Binghamton University
DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) — Students in Human Services at Tompkins Cortland Community College can now seamlessly transfer to Binghamton University after graduating. The agreement, which was signed Thursday, will allow graduates of the Dryden school interested in social work to continue their education in Broome County. “The need for...
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Cornell prevails on DEI hiring lawsuit after judge finds plaintiff ‘had no intention of reentering academia’
A former academic with a science background cannot move forward with his lawsuit alleging Cornell University engaged in discriminatory hiring practices rooted in its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, a New York district judge determined Monday (Wright v. Cornell University). According to Judge Glenn Suddaby, the plaintiff lacked standing to...
Cornell Daily Sun
The Sun Obtains Reflection Paper Prompt Assigned to a Chi Phi Defendant
The reflection paper prompt that Cornell assigned to one of the seven defendants in the Chi Phi lawsuit asked him to propose educational materials and recommendations for substance use prevention in Greek Life, according to the prompt obtained by The Sun. The prompt was assigned to Scott Kretzschmar, whom the...
tompkinsweekly.com
Newfield schools look to refine cell phone ban as compliance improves
Newfield Central School District (NCSD) has been a leader in implementing regulations on the use of cell phones in schools. The district has had some form of policy on cell phones since 2023 and has steadily implemented changes to improve the policy based on feedback. Now, high school building administrators want to continue iterating the policy.
theithacan.org
Letter to the Editor: A statement and challenge to the IC Board of Trustees
I am deeply concerned about the carve-out of television and cinema studies from the Roy H. Park School of Communications. I do not believe the Ithaca College Board of Trustees understands how integrated all areas of study within the Park School of Communications are, not only within the school but within the media industry itself.
WETM 18 News
EHS grad receives inaugural Norman A. Mordue Scholarship
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A recent graduate of Elmira High School has received the first-ever Honorable Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue Scholarship, according to the Norman A. Mordue Scholarship Fund. According to the Norman A. Mordue Scholarship Fund, recent Elmira High School Graduate Molly Moshier is the recipient of the inaugural Honorable Chief Judge Norman […]
Cornell Daily Sun
Student Assembly Pushes Back Against Proposed Drop Deadline Changes, Urges Removal of Flock Cameras
The Student Assembly voiced concerns with a Faculty Senate proposal that would shorten the course drop deadline and unanimously called on the University to remove all Flock cameras from campus during its Thursday meeting. Assembly Responds to Proposed Drop Deadline Changes. The Assembly discussed Resolution 30, which responds to a...
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TC3 adds cybersecurity degree for spring 2027
DRYDEN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) has added a new Associate of Science degree in cybersecurity. The TC3 Board of Trustees, the State Education Department and SUNY approved the program. Students can enroll now for classes starting in spring 2027. The degree will provide a foundation in...
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Homer Schools Seek Input During Superintendent Search
The Homer Central School District Board of Education continues their search for their next superintendent with assistance from OCM BOCES. Homer Schools says as they continue their search, it is important for them to gather feedback from all stakeholders in the school community who will be impacted by the process.
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Homer CSD seeks community input in superintendent search
HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) – A local school district is asking for help in its search for a top administrator. The Homer CSD Board of Education is working with OCM BOCES to find its next superintendent. Todd Freeman, a retired former superintendent of the Cincinnatus Central School District, continues to...
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Nakagawa exchange students arrive in Horseheads
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) — Horseheads Central School District (HCSD) welcomed exchange students from Nakagawa Town, Japan, on Monday afternoon. “We really like this day because it allows our global world to come to little old Horseheads and have a global outreach,” said HCSD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Douglas. “For our sister city program with the Village of Horseheads, we like to support their endeavor with our students and their students working on a week of activities and exploring American culture and education the same way that our students go and do the same in their village each year.”
WETM 18 News
Elmira College to offer Fine Arts fellowship
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies is offering a 2027 residency opportunity for a select visual artist or musician, with applications due in mid-December. The Quarry Farm Fine Arts Fellowship is open to a visual artist or a musician at any stage in their career, providing the opportunity to […]