Meet Margarette Keesee and William Heatley, winners of the 2013 Albany-Russian Olympiad Contest, a student competition on the history of Russia.
05/17/2013 05:00 AM
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The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is home of the original Woodstock Music Festival. These days they also focus on education. In fact, there's a workshop specifically for teachers which explores the social mind of the 1960s.
05/10/2013 05:00 AM
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Meet Dr. James Dawson, a member of the New York State Board of Regents. Dawson has a hundred schools districts in his area, and over the years he's managed to visit every one of the nearly 250 buildings. His reason is simple: to keep in touch on what's happening in today's classroom.
05/03/2013 05:00 AM
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students from Brown School in Schenectady are participating in a individualized learning program known as IGNITE. The idea is to view each student as an individual, based on their strengths and weaknesses.
Updated 04/26/2013 05:00 AM
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Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin hosted an education summit. His goal was to connect to teachers and give the an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations.
04/19/2013 05:00 AM
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Parents, teachers, and students from Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park are doing a little celebrating. Their robotics team, Team 20, was the only team to go undefeated at a recent competition in Hartford, Connecticut.
04/12/2013 05:00 AM
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As we close in on the end of spring break, we thought we would look into how this time off from school is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about the world around them, and perhaps find some ideas for future vacations.
04/05/2013 05:00 AM
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We paid a visit to Maria College, a small private school in Albany founded by the Sisters of Mercy. It began with only 52 enrolled students.
03/29/2013 05:00 AM
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An award has just been presented for the Senate Leader of the Year in education. This year, that person is Senator Betty Little.
03/15/2013 05:00 AM
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Educate-NY Now organized a public education rally in Albany.
03/08/2013 05:00 AM
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When becoming freshman, students officially begin high school. For some, they also enter the Ninth Grade Scholars Academy.
03/01/2013 05:00 AM
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In the midst of winter break, there's a place kids can go: the zoo, or more specifically zoo camp.
02/22/2013 05:00 AM
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Education and the economy is a common combination these days in Albany. SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher and Assembly members took part in a public hearing based on Governor Cuomo's budget proposals.
02/15/2013 05:00 AM
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Schenectady High School Principal Diane Wilkinson is using a 21st century method when it comes to communication - texting.
02/08/2013 05:00 AM
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Chinese educators speak with students and teachers at the Schodack Central School District, but this is more than just a visit. In fact, you could say it's an example of "long distance learning."
Updated 02/01/2013 05:00 AM
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