Archive for 'Education News'
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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Like mother, like daughter
Retiring SLCSD teacher hands classroom off to her daughter Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: September 1st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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South Burlington Rolls Out Four New Electric School Buses
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Posted: September 1st, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Education News, Political News.
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‘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
Posted: August 25th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Biden Announces Historic Student Loan Forgiveness Of Up To $20,000 And Extension Of Student Loan Pause: Key Details
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Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Education News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Classes start soon. But will North Country schools have enough staff?
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Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru School News, State Government News.
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TAP now includes fully part-time students
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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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Facing $3 million deficit, SUNY Potsdam weighs cuts to majors amidst leadership transitions
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Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Retired Educators of New York award scholarship to Mallorie Douglas
The Dr. Karl R. and Ruth Kramer NEZ Retired Educators of New York Education Scholarship for 2022 has been awarded to Mallorie Douglas. She graduated from Ausable Valley High School and will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh. In high school, Mallorie took advantage of the high school classes which would also award college credit. She […]
Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Special & Regular Monthly School Board Meetings
The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:45 PM. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:45 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]
Posted: August 5th, 2022 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Hochul still does not expect masks in NY schools this fall
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Posted: August 5th, 2022 under Education News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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