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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.
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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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".
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Cambridge Central School District explores potential ‘reorganization’
A northern Capital Region school district, which had to cut 21 positions after its budget failed twice earlier this year, is now looking into school district reorganization, and whether a potential merger could ease financial strains.
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Pine Plains School Board Votes to Close Cold Spring
The Pine Plains Board of Education voted unanimously to close Cold Spring Early Learning Center at its Oct. 6 meeting. Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, the roughly 150 students attending pre-K through first grade at Cold Spring will move to Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center. The decision came after...