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Cuomo Says Summer School To Be Conducted Through Distance Learning This Year
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that summer school throughout the state will be conducted through distance learning this year. Cuomo says meal programs and child care services for essential employees …
Education
Students Sue To Avoid AP Test Retakes After Glitches
High school students who were blocked by technical issues from submitting their completed online Advanced Placement exams sued Wednesday demanding their work be counted. The executive who oversees the program said they likely would have …
Education
Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Support Teacher-Based Education
App uers, tap here to watch video interview. JAMESTOWN – State representatives in Jamestown are calling on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to support teacher-based education and refrain from relying on distance learning. In a …
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week
JAMESTOWN – It’s time to shine a light on the world of education, it’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Of course, 2020 is a different year, with teachers doing most of their classwork with students online due …
Education
JCC Student Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award
JAMESTOWN – A SUNY JCC student is among 213 students being honored with the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award of Student Excellence for academic achievement, leadership, and community service this year. Joana Leamon, …
Education
Students Could Take SAT At Home If Schools Remain Closed
JAMESTOWN – A home version of the SAT college entrance exam is being prepared in case schools remain closed into the fall, College Board officials said Wednesday as they announced the cancellation of June testing. …
Education
Jamestown Public Schools Hosting Virtual College Tours This Week
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Public Schools in collaboration with other educational institutions are hosting virtual college tours this week for students. School officials say the online sessions are available for interested students to obtain information, ask …
Education
Cuomo: Student Loan Industry To Suspend Collections, Late Fees
ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced relief for about 300,000 New Yorkers with student loan debt on Tuesday. Cuomo says he reached an agreement with major student loan servicers including Navient, Nelnet, PHEAA, and …
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Education Officials Release Graduation Requirements Following COVID-19 Outbreak
ALBANY – New York State’s Department of Education released guidelines Tuesday detailing how high school seniors can graduate just one day after the department cancelled the June 2020 Regents examinations due the COVID-19 outbreak. The …
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State Regents Exams Canceled Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
ALBNAY – New York State’s Regents exams that were slated for June have now been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The state’s Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa announced the news Monday in a …
