Brewster High School sophomore Madison Dakin is one of a select group of students worldwide who will take part in Yale University’s Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Connect program this summer. The virtual program is designed to be globally diverse
Read MoreIf you’re a high school student who lives or attends school in White Plains, there’s a new essay contest that may be of interest. The White Plains Democratic City Committee is sponsoring an inaugural competition asking students that if they
Read MoreThe Yorktown Central School District welcomed kindergarten students, teachers and staff back to Brookside and Mohansic elementary schools on March 23 in what was considered a “Second First Day” following months of hybrid learning. With the iconic song Kool and
Read MoreFollowing a strong push from parents in recent months, Carmel Central School District officials swiftly created a plan that will allow students in all grade levels to return to in-person learning starting in April. Beginning April 13, all students can
Read MorePutnam Valley School District officials held a small ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of a new Health and Wellness Center. Putnam Valley residents approved a capital project referendum in December 2018 that included renovations and upgrades to
Read MoreWestchester County school districts will be receiving a chunk of the more than $2.5 billion set aside for New York State schools in the federal American Rescue Plan recently signed by President Joe Biden. “Everyone wants schools to reopen completely
Read MoreByram Hills school officials plan to increase in-class attendance for grades 7-12 to 60 percent next month as districts search for ways to safely and effectively return students to class more often. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jen Lamia said last
Read MoreFor the first time since New York State instituted the tax cap 10 years ago, the Chappaqua School District has proposed a budget that would levy the maximum allowable taxes to balance next year’s spending plan. The $130,460,188 budget proposed
Read MoreWhen COVID-19 shut down society last March, the Chappaqua STEM Fest was one of the dozens of local events that was forced to be called off. It was especially disappointing for the more than 200 students who had spent months,
Read MoreBedford School District students in all grades will return to in-person learning five days a week on Monday Apr. 12 after a strong majority of parents supported the move in a recent survey. The decision, released last week, will have
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