NYS Asks: Do Regents Exams Make it Too Hard for Kids to Graduate
New York State is examining whether the Regents exams - required to earn a high school degree - are too tough an obstacle to graduation.
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High School Start Times: Should CNY Teens Be Allowed to Sleep In?
Every parent has struggled with getting their kids out of bed for school. Science says that's no surprise. Should CNY schools change their start times?
Guess Which CNY City's Schools Made a Bad Top 15 List?
A Mohawk Valley city has some explaining to do.
Kids Across Central New York Can Get Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Regular eye exams should be a part of any back-to-school routine, but the cost can be an issue. Now, CNY kids can get free eye exams to get their vision checked.
Teacher Fired For Giving Kids A Zero on Work They Didn't Turn In
A teacher was fired after she gave a grade of zero to kids who didn't turn in their homework. Yup. That's for real.
Some Rome Parents Upset With District's New 30 Minute Lunch
Is 30 minutes enough time for elementary school students to eat lunch and enjoy recess? Rome school administration says yes, but some parents disagree.
Rome Teachers Seek Donations To Bring STEAM To Classrooms
Several Rome teachers are hoping that donors will help provide needed materials to help their students learn about engineering and technology.
New Hartford Students Make Art That's Good Enough To Eat
New Hartford students created amazing work of art that look good enough to eat...but you probably shouldn't try to take a bite.
NYS School Considers Banning Homework Year-Round
One New York school is considering banning homework after a proposal from two students. Is this idea crazy or genius?
School Aide Saves Northern NY Student From Choking
A sixth grader at a northern NY school district owes his life to the quick response by a lunch monitor.
CNY School Removes Bathroom Doors to Discourage Vaping
A Central New York school has removed the exterior doors from its bathrooms in an effort to curb fighting and vaping among its students.
The 5 Most Important Life Lessons You Learned From Your Teachers
The impact of teachers goes way beyond the four walls of the classroom. The lessons teachers help students learn aren't just about math - they're about life.