The Chappaqua Board of Education approved last Wednesday sending a nearly $138.3 million budget to the voters later this spring but several parents called on district officials to invest in additional school resource officers (SRO). Last week’s meeting, where the
Read MoreA former business administrator in the Lakeland School District has filed a lawsuit to get her job back, contending her was due to “nepotism.” In a March 20 Article 78 proceeding against the district and Superintendent of Schools Karen Gagliardi,
Read MoreBy Louise Rose Grant Carmel residents are demanding action from the Board of Education to address the racist TikTok rant that has gripped the community. Parents spoke out at a meeting for nearly two hours about the video, which was
Read MoreVoters in the Brewster School District approved two capital projects propositions Tuesday totaling more than $83 million. Proposition 1, set at just under $60 million, was approved by a margin of 746-452. This proposition covers high priority infrastructure improvements across
Read MoreCurriculum demands on students and budgetary limitations on school districts sometimes make seemingly worthwhile trips to museums and other cultural institutions difficult to achieve. White Plains Public Schools did the next best thing – it brought an innovative exhibit to
Read MoreWhile independence-craving teenagers frequently strive for individuality and setting themselves apart from the crowd when they arrive at college, Mikela Stephenson aspired to be – and be treated – just like everybody else when she began her studies at Manhattanville
Read MoreYorktown High School’s Science Olympians made history Feb. 4 by winning their first-ever Lower Hudson Valley regional competition. The victory earned them a spot at the Science Olympiad state tournament, to be held March 17-18 at Le Moyne College in
Read MoreOver the past few years, students who wanted to participate in the annual Science Olympiad, considered the nation’s top Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition, saw their opportunities severely curtailed. The pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 regional
Read MoreActing Hendrick Hudson Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dennis Lauro wasted no time in making his presence felt last week as he indicated changes would be made to the controversial Princeton Plan structure that has caused division among parents. Three days
Read MoreThe White Plains Board of Education listened to a presentation last week from district administrators about the non-instructional operations portions of the proposed 2023-24 budget. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca led the special Feb. 27 Zoom board meeting and
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