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Broome, Tioga County schools to benefit from farm to school program

Thursday, October 10 by Pat McDonald

The Broome-Tioga Farm to School Program is receiving $100,000 that will help 15 schools in Broome and Tioga Counties.The money was awarded to the program during the ninth round of the New York State Farm to School program.The Farm to School program will help... Read More.

Schools closed during COVID-19. New research shows many arent coming back

Wednesday, September 25 by The Center Square

New research shows that school enrollment has declined in over 5,000 public schools in the U.S., suggesting families are rejecting traditional schools because of the pandemic. ... Read More.

Schools closed during COVID-19. New research shows theyre not coming back

Wednesday, September 25 by The Center Square

New research shows that school enrollment has declined in over 5,000 public schools in the U.S., suggesting families are rejecting traditional schools because of the pandemic. ... Read More.

Elmira City School District adding weapons detection system at three schools

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira City School District will be adding a new weapons detection system to three schools starting today (Wednesday, Sept. 18) following recent online threats towards schools.The new system will be implemented at Elmira High School, Ernie Davis Academy and Broadway Academy.The system, which... Read More.

14 states pledge to address chronic absenteeism crisis in public schools

Monday, September 9 by The Center Square

Fourteen states have joined an effort to cut chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years. ... Read More.

Group continues lawsuit against pronoun usage in Olentangy schools

Thursday, September 5 by The Center Square

Twenty-two state attorneys general, including Ohio's Dave Yost, joined a conservative national nonprofit suing the Olentangy Local School District over bullying and harassment policies. ... Read More.

26 states have blocked Title IX, nearly 700 schools won’t comply

Monday, September 2 by The Center Square

In addition to the 26 states protecting blocking the Title IX revisions put in place under the Biden-Harris administration, hundreds of colleges across 48 states will do the... Read More.

Shapiro says real freedom starts with public schools

Wednesday, August 21 by The Center Square

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. ... Read More.

Candor, Owego, S-VE earn Schools of Excellence honor from NYSPHSAA

Tuesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

Candor, Owego Free Academy and Spencer-Van Etten have been named 2023-24 Schools of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.Each year, NYSPHSAA recognizes Schools of Distinction and Schools of Excellence from around the state. The purpose of the School of... Read More.

Gov. Hochul kicks off listening tour on addressing smartphone use in schools

Thursday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off a statewide listening tour this week focused on addressing smartphone use in schools.According to a press release from the governor’s office, this listening tour will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. As the Governor has... Read More.

Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math

Wednesday, July 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. ... Read More.

Philadelphia schools to spend $41.5M on green buses

Wednesday, July 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square)- The School District of Philadelphia will spend $41.5 million replacing older diesel buses with alternative energy school buses, infrastructure and equipment. ... Read More.