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School District to Limit Homework Time
School District to Limit Homework Time
School District to Limit Homework Time
How much homework does your grade school child have each night? My 6th grader, depending on the night, can have up to an hour and a half of homework. That doesn't look like that will change any time soon because we are in the Shen school district. For those in the Niskayuna district, you can expect to see a decrease in the time, depending on the grade come the beginning of 2019.
Cocaine, Cash, and More Seized Near Capital District School
Cocaine, Cash, and More Seized Near Capital District School
Cocaine, Cash, and More Seized Near Capital District School
Talk about a bust. A reported $4,000 in cash, cocaine, pot, and steroids were seized near a Capital District school according to the Times Union.  The contraband was found near the Schuylerville school campus, and on top of the $4000 included about two pounds of marijuana, high grade cocaine, and steroids...
Troublemakers! Capital Region Lands on List for School Suspensions
Troublemakers! Capital Region Lands on List for School Suspensions
Troublemakers! Capital Region Lands on List for School Suspensions
Looks like there's some troublemakers in the Capital Region. We landed on a "Top-50" list for schools in Upstate New York- and not a great one.  Apparently, some Capital Region schools are among the Top 50 in Upstate New York for suspension rates...
Teachers Get Free Admission to Zoom Flume This Week!
Teachers Get Free Admission to Zoom Flume This Week!
Teachers Get Free Admission to Zoom Flume This Week!
Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up at Zoom Flume, which means free admission for teachers! School is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean the summer fun has to end.  Especially with the hot temperatures that are being anticipated for early next week...
As of This Week, Mental Health Now Has To Be Taught In Schools
As of This Week, Mental Health Now Has To Be Taught In Schools
As of This Week, Mental Health Now Has To Be Taught In Schools
New York has focused on mental health a lot recently, from setting standards for national guidelines for screening teens to designing a license plate for mental health awareness.  Now, a new law is taking effect in New York mandating that education on mental health be provided in New York schools...

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