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Archive for 'Education News'

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 

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 […]

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 

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness

Click here to view the Governor’s statements 

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 […]

The 6 best colleges in Upstate NY: See 2022 US News & World Report rankings

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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 

New York City cancels snow days, will instead have remote learning

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton Community College unveils refurbished George Moore building

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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 

Paul Smiths College merges with educational nonprofit

Click here for the NCPR story 

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. […]

The flipside of the North Country teacher shortage? Teachers have choices

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Like mother, like daughter

Retiring SLCSD teacher hands classroom off to her daughter Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

South Burlington Rolls Out Four New Electric School Buses

Click here for the Seven Days story 

New York teachers union pushes for support from legislators over school safety report

The union says staffing plays a big challenge in putting a new safety plan in place Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

‘Wild Tales’ offers behind-the-scenes glimpse of ADK natural history center

A six-part docuseries called “Wild Tales” on YouTube will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the animals and the care they receive at the Wild Center. Click here for the WCAX story 

North Country Chamber sees $285K for strategic workforce training

Chamber, CCC and manufacturing hub look to bolster welding workforce Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Biden Announces Historic Student Loan Forgiveness Of Up To $20,000 And Extension Of Student Loan Pause: Key Details

Click here for the Forbes.com story 

Classes start soon. But will North Country schools have enough staff?

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New scholarship aims to help North Country’s manufacturing workforce shortage

Scholarships will provide full-tuition scholarships for up to 80 students at Clinton Community College over the next two years. Click here for the NCPR story 

Hochul updates COVID-19 guidance for schools

Quarantine no longer required for students exposed to the virus Click here for the Sun Community News story

TAP now includes fully part-time students

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STATE COMPTROLLER DiNAPOLI RELEASES BOCES AUDIT

Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31) BOCES officials did not ensure the administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), dependent care assistance program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. As of Dec. 31, 2021, the administrator had not returned […]

Adirondack Sky Center counted among top U.S. observatories

Friday sky watch events are a favorite in Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story