Archive for 'Education News'
July 19, 2025 – Rock, Rd., Lyons St. one-room school
The school is on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to former Peru Town Historian Ron Allen.
Posted: July 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
U.S. Army to shut down Clarkson University’s ROTC program
Clcik here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
Comments: none
Stefanik Votes to Pass Rescissions Package, Fulfilling Promise to Defund NPR
July 18, 2025 Elise Stefanik News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “Today I voted to save the American taxpayer $9 billion of unobligated bloated spending via a rescissions package including defunding NPR, a promise I vowed to deliver to #NY21. Promises made, promises kept. NPR and NCPR-affiliated […]
Posted: July 18th, 2025 under Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Trump Administration withholding $7 billion in federal education funds as school year approaches
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 17th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Education News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates Seven Graduates
Majority of graduates remain in region to launch rewarding health care careers PLATTSBURGH, NY – Four of the seven recent graduates of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology have joined the health system to begin a rewarding health care career in the North Country. Celebrated […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Stec writes to U.S. Army, urges it to rescind ROTC cancellation at Clarkson
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has written to Derrick Anderson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, requesting that the Army reconsider its move to end Clarkson University’s ROTC program. In his letter, which is included with this release, Stec highlights the importance of the ROTC-Clarkson connection and the crucial role it plays in our national […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Paul Smith’s College to Host Citizen Preparedness Corps Training on July 23
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Port Kent: A virtual walking tour on Wednesday, July 16
Posted: July 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Gillibrand says rescission likely to pass, cutting public media funding
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Education News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Vt. school districts and adult learning centers are feeling the impacts of the Trump administration’s funding pause
Click here to see the VTDigger story
Posted: July 11th, 2025 under Education News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
Facing declining enrollment and financial headwinds, Burlington’s Champlain College reshapes its academic programs
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: July 7th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “When spending time outside, it’s important to take precautions to protect against diseases that can be transmitted by ticks or mosquitoes. New Yorkers should remember that it only takes one bite from a tick or a mosquito to potentially cause illness. Stay healthy and keep pests […]
Posted: July 3rd, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Gov. Hochul launches distraction-free schools website
New Website Provides Policy FAQ for School Districts, Informational Toolkit, and Examples of Policies Already Put Forth by Districts, Among Other Resources Public School Districts Statewide Must Publish Their Distraction-Free Policy by August 1 Deadline Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a website that provides resources for New York school districts as they prepare to implement […]
Posted: July 2nd, 2025 under Education News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Gov. Hochul launches free community college program for in-demand fields
Program Covers Tuition, Books and Fees for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55; Expands Access to Higher Education and Career Mobility to Millions of Adult Learners SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Applications Now Open, Link To Apply Available for SUNY Here and CUNY Here Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY […]
Posted: July 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Clinton County IDA Unveils Redevelopment Concepts for Clinton Community College Campus
June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]
Posted: June 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Gov. Hochul annouces $40 million to launch Empire AI Supercomputer
Empire State Development Board Approved the First Tranche of State Funding for Empire AI Beta Supercomputer Launch – Major Milestone in Empire AI’s Mission to Lead Responsible, Scalable AI for the Public Good Beta Will Be 11 Times More Powerful Than Current Capacity, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Empire State Development (ESD) Board approved […]
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under Business News, Education News, General News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
NY to begin mailing 2025 STAR checks: Here’s how to track yours
Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Education News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Reorganization & Regular School Board Monthly Meetings
The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
Comments: none
Peru students hold Community Days with Sweethearts & Heroes: 6/11/25
A message and photos from Sweethearts and Heroes PERU, NY — About 350 Peru Central School District (CSD) students recently celebrated months of preparation and hard work — with a focus on changing their school culture — by holding a Community Day with Sweethearts & Heroes on June 11. About 2,000 elementary school students and […]
Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
Comments: none
Cornell University announces layoffs and austerity measures
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, General News, National News, Political News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
Chazy High School student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Weather News/History.
Comments: none
The best Central New York prom photos
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Community Events, Education News, Upstate New York.
Comments: none
NY School Districts ranked by per pupil spending
Thanks to Syracuse.com for this information. https://www.datawrapper.de/_/gwj66/
Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Vermont Legislature adjourns 2025 session after weeks of debate on education reform
Fundamentally change how the state’s K-12 schools are governed and funded Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: June 17th, 2025 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none