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Nozzolio honored by Seneca Falls CSD for service to region

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Nozzolio honored by Seneca Falls CSD for service to region
Senator Mike Nozzolio was recently honored by the Seneca Falls School District for his long time support of the school’s academic and athletic programs. As a alumnus of Mynderse Academy, Senator Nozzolio successfully fought for and was successful in securing the funding needed to provide the District with a school resource officer, a mental health counselor and new uniforms for... more

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon releases statement following reports of “overtly racist” behavior

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Ithaca College President Tom Rochon releases statement following reports of “overtly racist” behavior
An incredibly polarizing presidential campaign, which came to an end on Tuesday with the election of Republican Donald Trump is having it’s first impacts on life in the Finger Lakes. Unofficial reports of ‘overtly racist behavior’ made their way to Ithaca College President Tom Rochon, who released a statement on the allegations. Specifically, those reports pointed to behavior and language... more

Martha E. Pollack, provost at Michigan, named 14th president of Cornell University

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Martha E. Pollack, provost at Michigan, named 14th president of Cornell University
The Cornell University Board of Trustees today unanimously elected Martha E. Pollack, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan, Cornell’s 14th president. Pollack will assume the presidency April 17, 2017. The board’s vote followed the selection of Pollack by a Presidential Search Committee that was formed in April 2016 following the death on March... more

Officials respond after Canandaigua bus driver holds ‘mock’ election, investigation underway

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Officials respond after Canandaigua bus driver holds ‘mock’ election, investigation underway
It wasn’t just a tough election cycle for adults. Students in Canandaigua were subjected to at least one politicized ride home from school after reports surfaced of a bus driver holding a ‘mock election’. The reports initially came via social media, and then the district began receiving calls and emails — voicing concern for the alleged incident. Reports indicate that... more

New York won’t make changes to standardized tests for at least 2 years

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New York won’t make changes to standardized tests for at least 2 years
The New York State Education Department won't change its English and math tests for at least two years, the commissioner announced today. The tests, given to third through eighth graders, will continue to be administered over three days, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said, after considering a switch to two-day testing. The length of the tests was a major complaint that surfaced... more

Cornell student completes internship at Seneca Meadows in Seneca Falls

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Cornell student completes internship at Seneca Meadows in Seneca Falls
Seneca Meadows landfill in Seneca Falls recently hosted Apoorva Kumar, a graduate student at Cornell University in the department of City and Regional Planning for a 10 week summer internship. The internship was arranged as a part of the CALS NYS Internship Program, an initiative of the Community and Regional Development Institute (CaRDI) in partnership with the College of Agricultural... more

Dryden Elementary learns to stop, drop and roll

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Dryden Elementary learns to stop, drop and roll
Firefighters from the Dryden Township Fire Department recently discussed fire safety with Dryden Elementary students. In recognition of National Fire Prevention week, firefighters were on hand to provide tips and show off their equipment as students listened and asked questions. The fire officials offered advice in case the students are ever involved with a fire, while stressing the importance of... more

REPORT: Teaching program enrollment plummets at SUNY schools

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REPORT: Teaching program enrollment plummets at SUNY schools
Teaching programs throughout the State University of New York system have experienced roughly a 40 percent decline in enrollment over the past five years, records show. Education officials attributed the decline to an increase in standardized testing and tougher evaluations, saying it has hurt the reputation of the profession. IthacaJournal.com: Read More more

Honeoye School District will host event spotlighting substance abuse

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Honeoye School District will host event spotlighting substance abuse
The Honeoye School District will be hosting a community forum on substance abuse. The event will be held in coordination with the Partnership for Ontario County. In a press release organizers said that speakers will include parents, school officials, treatment providers, community agencies of recovery and much more. “We invite community members, parents, and students in grades 7 and up... more

‘Heartbroken’ Dryden mourns loss of 11-year-old student in pedestrian accident

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‘Heartbroken’ Dryden mourns loss of 11-year-old student in pedestrian accident
No charges are expected. State Police said on Monday afternoon that they didn’t expect any charges against the driver who was operating the pickup truck that struck two Dryden Central School District students. An 11-year-old Dryden Middle School student has been identified by police as the one reported fatality in the incident, which took place on Sunday around 5:11 pm.... more

Surplus equipment up for bid in the Union Springs Central School District

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Surplus equipment up for bid in the Union Springs Central School District
The Union Springs Central School District is getting rid of surplus education equipment and supplies in order to prepare for the 2017-2018 transition school year during which fifth grade will move up to the middle school and fourth grade will move to Cayuga Elementary while renovations at A.J. Smith Elementary take place. Selling surplus items will help the district free... more

How an RIT startup could help remove thousands of pounds of nutrients from Owasco Lake

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How an RIT startup could help remove thousands of pounds of nutrients from Owasco Lake
When Bill Jones looked at a map of where farm-based digesters were located in New York State, he was a bit surprised to see that Cayuga County had about one-third of them. Living on Owasco Lake, Jones said he is aware of the blue-green algae blooms that have plagued the watershed. But seeing 10 locally based digesters, most of which... more

NR-W High School relies on temporary, portable boiler for heat; BOE calls it ‘public emergency’

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NR-W High School relies on temporary, portable boiler for heat; BOE calls it ‘public emergency’
North Rose-Wolcott Central School, responding to what its Board of Education termed a public emergency, has installed a temporary, portable boiler to replace all three failed boilers at the high school. The first boiler was inoperable on November 14th. The second two were deemed inoperable Friday morning, November 25th. The district acted quickly to make sure the building was heated,... more
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