Archive for 'Education News'
Peru School Board Regular Monthly Meeting October 2022
The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. Anticipated topics include: […]
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on education?
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Education News, Political News, State Government News.
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Central NY school bus driver resigns after kindergartner left on empty bus in garage
An example of just how much the “little” things count Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: October 4th, 2022 under Education News, Upstate New York.
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Peru teacher Leif Sorgule awarded $50,000 National Teaching Prize
By John T. Ryan (Please Share) Peru Oct. 4, 2022 – Students filled the Peru High School Auditorium this morning for a surprise presentation. Harbor Freight Tools For Schools named Peru High School technology teacher Leif Sorgule a $50,000 National Teaching Prize winner. Sorgule is one of only twenty teachers nationwide receiving the award. As […]
Posted: October 4th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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School bus returning from varsity soccer game hits bear in North Country
Just outside Watertown Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: October 3rd, 2022 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Morrisonville students sing at Oct. 1, 2022 Honor Flight Departure Ceremony
Please excuse the shakey camera for about 30 seconds. I won’t try to take still pictures and a video at the same time again. The students do a wonderful job. They’re at every Honor flight ceremony. Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Posted: October 1st, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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In a reversal, the Education Dept. is excluding many from student loan relief
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Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Education News, National News, Political News.
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Clinton Community College board chair David Favro receives award
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, October 8
Meet the Honorees The Thirteenth Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Living Goods Restaurant, Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972. There will be a 6:00 PM Social Hour and a 7:00 PM Dinner. Price $35.00 per person. Please RSVP by Monday, September 26, 2022. Please make checks […]
Posted: September 27th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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SUNY chief: Enrollment dip easing
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Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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International hockey players take on new challenge in Lake Placid
Of all the U.S. options available for the international players, they all say Northwood offered the best resources for them throughout the coaching staff to help develop them into the players they want to be. Click here for the NBC 5 News report
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Adirondack Center for Writing Launches First Teen Writing Anthology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that submissions are open for Wild Words, the first Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. This brand new, yearly print publication is designed to be a place for teens living in the North Country to publish their creative writing, including […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Five-year renewal for SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound
Stefanik advocacy after Department of Ed error nets $730K funding Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News.
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2022 Service Academy Night for High School Students and Parents
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced an upcoming virtual workshop for high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “This free workshop is an important resource for students in my district who are considering the extensive opportunities available through our nation’s prestigious military academies,” Stefanik said. “The North Country and […]
Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Veterans' News.
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Festival celebrates, appreciates culture
AFRI aims to bring together people from different cultures, countries to bond, learn Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness
Click here to view the Governor’s statements
Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Better Business Bureau warns of student loan forgiveness scams
“The scam often begins with a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent a new student loan forgiveness program, BBB said. The scammer then insists that you need to complete an online application to see if you qualify. The form asks for personal information, such as bank account details.” Click here for the Syracuse.com […]
Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, National News.
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The 6 best colleges in Upstate NY: See 2022 US News & World Report rankings
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Posted: September 13th, 2022 under Education News, Upstate New York.
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Friday Night Fever is headed to Peru!
The Eagles and Nighthawks battle in one of the most heated rivalries in Northern New York. Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: September 9th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Sports News.
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New York City cancels snow days, will instead have remote learning
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Posted: September 8th, 2022 under Education News.
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Clinton Community College unveils refurbished George Moore building
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Schools focus on teaching emergency preparedness as classes begin
Peru- NY Emergency drills are a key factor in making sure students and staff are ready for a safe school year. Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Paul Smiths College merges with educational nonprofit
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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SUNY COBLESKILL’S JENNA SWYERS NAMED NAC WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER-OF-THE-WEEK
Waterville, Maine: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that SUNY Cobleskill sophomore runner Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School, has been named the conference’s Women’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week for the week ending Sunday, September 4. Swyers becomes the first Fighting Tiger women’s cross country runner to earn NAC Runner-of-the-Week honors in program history. […]
Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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The flipside of the North Country teacher shortage? Teachers have choices
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Posted: September 1st, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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