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Schools
Covid-
19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans
There has been some confusion over whether or not some school districts in New York have or have not submitted their reopening plans to the Department of Health as they prepare to reopen for in-person learning. Before reopening, all 749 school districts in New York had to submit their reopening plan that includes guidance on how they plan to handle potential remote learning, testing, and contact tracing for teachers and students. During a conference call on Monday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said more than 100 school districts have yet to submit reopening plans, setting a deadline …
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Around Westchester Schools: Zoom In For College Admission Chat, Music Program Hits High Notes
What now? many high schoolers and parents must be wondering about the college admissions process. A panel of experts will have answers in a Zoom discussion this month. An organization that helps students be ready, enroll in and complete college, Yonkers Partners In Education (YPIE) will host The College Landscape in the Time of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 28 at noon. Underserved communities like Yonkers are being "hardest hit by the health crisis," according to YPIE, which partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in and complete college. The video chat will provide …
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#FoxesUp4Heroes Catches Fever With Sports Rivals In Westchester For Hospital Fundraiser
Kids and furniture are keeping Westchester County coaches and student-athletes fit in quarantine. They're from rival sports teams and coming up with creative ways to take part in a workout challenge to raise money for Northern Westchester Hospital. The #FoxesUp4Heroes funder is to help pay for supplies for healthcare workers to care for their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. It was organized by Fox Lane High School Director of Health, PE & Athletics Adam Lodewick along with coaches at the Mt. Kisco school. His own workouts involve bench presses, pushups and squats while us…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
Latest Update:
Covid-
19 School District Closures
Click here for a new story: All Schools In State Will Close For At Least Two Weeks, Cuomo Says Earlier update: The following are the latest closures and schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Ardsley Union Free School District: Closed on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Bedford Central School District: Closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3 after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Blind Br…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: School Closures, Schedule Adjustments
The following are closures and schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3 after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District: Closed until Saturday, March 28. Croton-Harmon School District: Closed on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Byram Hills Central School District: In response to t…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Schools Announce
Covid-
19 Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Friday, March 13
The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Croton-Harmon School District: Closed Friday, March 13 on Superintendent's Conference Day. Byram Hills Central School District: Closed, the Superintendent’s Conference Day will occur vir…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Thursday, March 12
The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Byram Hills Central School District: Closed Thursday, March 12. The Superintendent’s Conference Day will occur virtually on Friday, March 13. The Harvey School, Katonah: Classe…
Mahopac, NY
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Covid-
19: Three More Area Public School Districts Announce Closures
Three more school districts in the area have closed as a result of concerns over the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest closure announcements have come from Westchester, neighboring Fairfield County as well as in the Hudson Valley. The Bedford Central School District will be closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. The district has also canceled all activities, events and meet…
Bedford, NY
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Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment
With dwindling enrollment and projections, the Bedford Central School District is weighing its options for long-range planning. According to the district, there has been a 554 student decline in district elementary schools between 2013-14 and the current school year, which may lead to a budget deficit as soon as the next school year. The district noted that the 554 student decline is greater than the current student enrollment in each elementary school except Mount Kisco. Options the Board of Education is considering include altering operations at all five of the district’s elementary scho…
Peekskill, NY
News
School Staffer Diagnosed With Tuberculosis In Northern Westchester
An employee at a school in Northern Westchester has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, prompting a warning from county health officials. Acting Bedford Central School District Superintendent Joel Adelberg sent a letter to the community this week regarding the diagnosis of the Mount Kisco Elementary School staffer, highlighting the safety and welfare of students and staff. "Our school and facilities remain safe for all students, staff and visitors," Adelberg said."We are working with the department to identify students and staff who were potentially exposed and who should be evaluated and tes…
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What's Driving STEM Education In Westchester? Jobs, Of Course!
More than 800 jobs come up when you type "STEM and Westchester" in the search fields on Indeed. They range from teacher to entry-level security work to research and development analysts—with most citing you need a STEM degree. The county's future workforce depends on the quality of its science, technology, engineering and math education. That is why a simple hands-on exercise in a Bedford Central School District fifth grade classroom was so important. Not only did peers work on solving an environmental challenge in a real-world way, but they also got a glimpse of life as a potential c…
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Letter To The Editor: School Closure Study 'A Waste of Taxpayer Dollars'
Daily Voice does not endorse the content of Letters to the Editor. To the Editor: In April 2017, my husband and I moved our young family to Bedford Village. We relished the opportunity to raise our children in a neighborhood where we could walk to the park, elementary school, church, playhouse, and local shops. We felt confident we were making a wise purchase since it wasn’t just a house: we were investing in a walkable, family-oriented community. Our love story quickly turned sour upon news that the Bedford Central School District (BCSD) BOE was considering closing one or more schools, in…
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