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Congressman Tonko to announce art competition winners

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 10:48am

TROY – On Monday, May 13, Congressman Paul Tonko will announce the winners of the Congressional Art Competition during an event that will showcase all work that was submitted.

More than 40 pieces of work were submitted from 19 area schools. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

The artwork was reviewed by a volunteer panel of judges from the Capital Region arts community.

The competition was started in 1982 as an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.

The event will be held at the Arts Center of the Capital Region on River Street from 5-6:30 p.m.

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Teachers Union criticizes upcoming state exams

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 6:12pm

Teachers Union criticizes upcoming state exams

LATHAM - The President of the New York State United Teachers said parents should expect their children to do worse on next month's standardized tests.

"There's going to be a test score and it's going to be an inaccurate rating of your child's ability," said Richard Iannuzzi, of NYSUT.

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FASNY HELP funds deadline moved

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 11:52am

ALBANY – The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has extended this year’s deadline for tuition reimbursement through the Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP) until Friday, February 15.

The HELP program was created in 2011 to assist individuals who have never graduated college with up to 100 percent tuition reimbursement in exchange for maintaining good grades and fulfilling service requirements in one of New York’s volunteer fire companies.

There is no restriction on the type of academic classes that a volunteer may pursue. Eligible student/volunteers must maintain acceptable volunteer activity and training levels while attending school and fulfill a service requirement after they complete their course of study. They must attend the closest community college or one within a 50-mile radius of their residence.

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Proposed Bethlehem synthetic field draws controversy

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, January 17th, 2013, 1:51pm

BETHLEHEM - Bethlehem residents are mulling over multi-million-dollar proposals for school improvements -- a debate over what is needed and what's not for students and the community.

One proposal would fix a long-standing drainage problem on the football field and modernize other sports facilities and equipment at a cost of $20 million.

The other proposal, which is generating some controversy, would replace the current grass football field with synthetic turf and widen the track from six to eight lanes at a cost of just over $3 million.

"It would give the students a chance to use a turf field without regard to the inclement weather and would give the community another resource. So I think it's a great idea. I hope the school board goes forward with it," said Jim Kelly, a Bethlehem resident.

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DEC accepting poster contest submissions for 5th graders

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, December 19th, 4:03 pm

CAPITAL REGION - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting submissions for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. Following is more information:

Fifth grade students, especially in science and art, are encouraged to design an original poster depicting the 2013 contest theme, Trees Are Terrific in All Shapes and Sizes.
DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said, “Arbor Day is a national observance that celebrates the essential role trees play in our environment. By participating in the annual Arbor Day poster contest, students learn about trees and how they promote a healthy, balanced ecosystem.”

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Guildelrand High Music nominated for Signature School Grammy

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 12:02pm

GUILDERLAND – The Guilderland Central School District Music Department has announced that Guilderland High School has been recognized as a 2012 Grammy Signature School semi-finalist.

The Grammy awards signify excellence in recording. The Signature School Award is designed to honor exceptional public high school music programs.

Twenty-one New York schools were recognized for this designation, an honor that is based upon the quality and caliber of the music education program in the school.

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Ranking released of Capital Region schools

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 12:04pm

NISKAYUNA - Students were just ending a day at the Niskayuna Central School District Monday afternoon.

But for district leaders, it's what has been going on for four years that puts them on top in a comparison of 84 districts in the Capital Region.

"It's a shared honor and a shared responsibility among everyone in the district, our parents and board. So it should be affirming to everyone in the school community that what we have works well," said Dr. Deb Shea, assistant superintendent for instruction at Niskayuna.

Shea said there are a number of factors that gives Niskayuna top performance. All in the "Business First" report that compares standardized test scores on statewide exams for 3rd graders in English and math all the way up to the Regents exams in high school.

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