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Extracted from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 17th COVID-19 Update New Yorkers can now take free online courses through Coursera. In partnership with Coursera, we launched a free online platform for New Yorkers to learn new job skills, earn certificates and advance their careers. At a time when unemployment has risen due to the pandemic, we hope […]

COVID-19 November 18 Updates NYSPHSAA Winter Sports Updates The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high-risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to Jan. 4, 2021. Until authorization is granted by state officials, NYSPHSAA member schools are not permitted to […]

Source: Burlington High School to lease former Macy’s building – VTDigger

Source: American Education Week: November 16-20, 2020

Source: UVM postpones all winter sports until Dec. 18

A message from School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer Dear Peru Central School Community, COVID-19 Cases have increased in the North Country over the past several weeks. Last evening, the Clinton County Health Department notified a neighboring district that one of their students had tested positive for COVID-19. There was a relationship between that student and […]

Source: Local schools go remote again | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: All Franklin County schools to go remote through Jan. 4 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Cuomo: SUNY campuses to go remote for the rest of semester after Thanksgiving | NCPR News

Good Afternoon, Please take a moment to listen to Episode 2 of the “We Are Peru” podcast. Dr. Palmer, Superintendent of Schools, shares the results of the Peru Mascot Vote. We Are Peru Podcast: Episode #2 https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/5226736   

Source: Burlington eyes former Macy’s building as temporary high school site – VTDigger

Plattsburgh, November 5, 2020. Last week, Governor Cuomo granted county and city government officials the ability to impose mask mandates on local school districts. The new order resulted from a need for county officials to have a greater ability to enforce school mask-wearing practices, especially in areas where infection rates are high.   The Clinton […]

Source: Regents exams canceled in New York for January; no decision yet on year-end exams – syracuse.com

Source: Six UVM students test positive for COVID-19

Source: COVID-19 updates: St. Michael’s College outbreak grows to 65 cases

We have a right to be proud of our region.  Source: North Country Good Life – Explore the Adirondack Coast Region

Message from the Peru School District   There have been several committee meetings to discuss what the next Mascot will be for the Peru Central School District. At the last meeting and through several hours of deliberation, the committee selected three (3) semi-finalists to bring before the students, staff and greater school community: a) Nighthawk, […]

Source: Three more St. Lawrence County schools go remote after more COVID-19 cases | NCPR News

Source: COVID-19 concerns bring new precautions, plans for SUNY students

Source: School board president claims to have received angry messages after Rutland mascot vote

Source: All in-person SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break

Late in being posted, but it’s a great story. Source: Ausable Forks Elementary School teacher’s Story Time is virtual hit | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Positive COVID test moves Cumberland Head Elementary to remote learning | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD | Cumberland Head Elementary students will now start the week with at least two days of remote learning after a staff member tested positive for CO

The Clinton County Historical Association is partnering with Fort Ticonderoga to offer a virtual “National History Day: Workshop for Teachers,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12th.  The free program is made possible in part by a grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. National History Day encourages students in grades 6-12 to […]