”Lunch Heroes” at Monroe-Woodbury School District. Photos provided. Local schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students During its last session, the New York State Senate passed an amendment to the New York State Education Law in the 2025-2026... Back to School 29 Aug 2025 | 07:35
How well do you score? Taking a look at the ever-evolving art of slang Teens and pre-teens have been using slang for generations, but it seems like it’s changing more rapidly with social media.... Back to School 29 Aug 2025 | 07:39
How one rural elementary school achieved over 80% reading proficiency When you think of education innovation, you might not think of a small, rural elementary school in Buffalo, Wyoming. But I’m... Back to School 13 Aug 2025 | 12:04
Disconnected from math, students call for real-world relevance in RAND’s first-ever youth survey According to the first-ever survey fielded to RAND’s new American Youth Panel (AYP), 49 percent of students in middle and... Back to School 13 Aug 2025 | 12:03
A van caught passing a stopped school bus on external cameras. Photo provided. Area school buses install stop-arm cameras More than 20,000 violations have been issued since Orange County, N.Y., rolled out new, AI-powered stop-arm cameras to fine... Back to School 29 Aug 2025 | 07:17
School districts start using AI in the classroom As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to become more popular, school administrators, teachers and tech specialists... Back to School 29 Aug 2025 | 07:43
Make the grade with the right gear Gearing up for a great year means having the right tools to take you from a refreshing slumber, through lunch and all day... Back to School 05 Aug 2025 | 05:57
Laying the foundation for writing Children build writing skills over time, from indecipherable scribbles to writing letters and words. While children progress... Back to School 05 Aug 2025 | 05:49
Newton-Lenape Valley’s Catherine Kramer. (Photo provided) Girls on the field, ice, mat As the face of female sports continues to change, girls of all ages are making a mark in ice hockey, flag football and wrestling,... Back to School 26 Aug 2025 | 05:35
Creating a study space at home A well-designed study space at home can make homework time smoother and help build healthy academic habits that last a lifetime.... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 09:02
Navigating school fundraisers: How to support without feeling overwhelmed It’s barely the second week of school, and your child has already come home with a catalog of cookie dough, a pledge form... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 09:01
Books to help kids navigate school emotions and build confidence Here are some age-appropriate picks that offer comfort, encouragement and a touch of fun. Preschool/Kindergarten The Kissing... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 08:58
Helping teens balance school and part-time work For many teens, a part-time job is more than just a paycheck. It’s a chance to gain independence, build confidence and develop... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 08:31
Supporting your child’s learning When your child is stuck on a math problem, flustered by a writing assignment or overwhelmed by a science project, it’s tempting... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 08:25
How to talk to kids about the issue of school shootings It’s a conversation no parent ever wants to have, but one many families are facing: talking to kids about gun violence, especially... Back to School 31 Jul 2025 | 09:01
