Education News
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1.1KSeason of College Admissions: A teen explores his options, parents in tow
It’s 5:12 p.m. on a random-summer weekday evening, and I am struggling to keep up with my 17-year-old son and his friend...
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1.4KBest Practices: Nonprofit the Reading League shows teachers what works
Of all the skills elementary students acquire, learning to read is probably the most important. Literacy unlocks all the other skills and...
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2.3KThe ABCs of Money: Teaching kids about spending, saving and more
Children who learn about money and financial literacy at an early age tend to be more responsible with their money, and have...
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1.6KStriving for Success: Back-to-school tips for parents of students with special needs
These back-to-school tips can put parents' minds at ease, especially when caring for a student with special needs. Preparation and communication are...
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1.5KThe Family Business: 2 generations of teachers discuss changes to the job
Amy Hysick is a 2017 NYS Teacher of the Year award-winner. Her parents have 68 years of teaching experience. We take a...
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1.0KStart of Healing: Linda Cleary wants to get people talking about child abuse
When it comes to addressing cases of child abuse, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For Linda Cleary, executive director of the McMahon/Ryan...
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2.8KSTEM Stories: Teachers focus on problem solving and hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math work
On a warm morning in mid-June, as the final hours of the school year were winding down at Cazenovia High School, engineering...
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766Why Tests Fail: Standardized exams don’t help students
In April, public school students in grades 3 through 8 will take Common Core ELA (English Language Arts) and mathematics tests required...
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770‘A Huge Loss’ Another special needs preschool is slated to close
By midyear, most of Onondaga County’s 650 spots at on-site educational programs for preschoolers with special needs are full, and some programs...
