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Superintendent In Area Resigns Just Over A Year After Taking Job Superintendent In Area Resigns Just Over A Year After Taking Job
Superintendent In Area Resigns Just Over A Year After Taking Job An openly gay Hudson Valley school superintendent has resigned amid backlash over his sexual identity by a small group of organized mothers.  In Orange County, Florida Union Free School District Superintendent Larry Leaven announced his resignation on Monday, Nov. 14 on the district's website, saying his resignation will take effect Wednesday, Nov. 30. "It has been a pleasure to practice my craft alongside some of the best in education," Leaven said. "I look forward to hearing great things about the Florida learning community and wish everyone well as they continue to connect, lea…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Hudson Valley Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Hudson Valley
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Hudson Valley A pilot program employed by a Northern Westchester school district has found that nearly 400 drivers illegally passed stopped school buses over the span of two months.  The program, used by the Hendrick Hudson School District which serves over 2,000 students in Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Peekskill, came from a partnership with technology provider BusPatrol, officials from the company announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  Through cameras installed on 49 school bus stop arms, the company captured a total of 367 il…

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by Ben Crnic
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Independent Investigator To Probe Accusations Of Corruption At School District In Hudson Valley Independent Investigator To Probe Accusations Of Corruption At School District In Hudson Valley
Independent Investigator To Probe Accusations Of Corruption At School District In Hudson Valley A Westchester County school district is hiring a third-party investigator to investigate corruption accusations that residents have raised. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Mount Vernon School District Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy and Board of Education President Adriane Saunders released a joint statement in which they announced that the city's school district would "immediately retain the professional services of outside experts" to answer questions about the district's contractual procurement process and use of grant funding.  In the statement, Bennett-Conroy and&…

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by Ben Crnic
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High School In Hudson Valley Names Class Of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian High School In Hudson Valley Names Class Of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
High School In Hudson Valley Names Class Of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian A high school in Northern Westchester has announced the two seniors who were named valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. Yorktown High School announced that Ashley Song was named valedictorian and Daniel Sheinin was named salutatorian. Ashley is a member of the varsity girls' volleyball team, the Math Team, and Science Olympiad, according to the announcement. She plans to study mathematics in college and is still deciding where she will go to school. "My family has always been supportive of me in education and beyond, and I am forever grateful for their guidance," she…

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by Nicole Valinote
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This Hudson Valley High School Ranks Among Top 20 Statewide, New Report Says This Hudson Valley High School Ranks Among Top 20 Statewide, New Report Says
This Hudson Valley High School Ranks Among Top 20 Statewide, New Report Says A high school in Westchester County is among the top 20 in New York, according to a new ranking from the school review site Niche.  Scarsdale Senior High School, in the Scarsdale Union Free School District, was ranked No. 13 out of 1,255 public high schools in the state with an overall grade of A+. It was also ranked No. 1 in best public high schools in Westchester County. Scores are based on a variety of school statistics like math and reading test scores, in addition to reviews from students and parents, according to Niche. Scarsdale High earned top marks in several categories, in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Hudson Valley Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says These Hudson Valley Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says
These Hudson Valley Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best public schools in New York. The website Niche says its 2023 "rankings and grades are calculated using a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience." The criteria used in making the selections are outlined by Niche here. Westchester County led the way among regional selections, with Scarsdale High School No. 1 in the Hudson Valley and No. 13 in the state. View Niche's profile of the school here. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was the next-highest school in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nanuet High School Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winner Nanuet High School Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winner
Nanuet High School Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winner Multiple Hudson Valley schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients annually. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Westchester County schools were named winners: Croton‐Harmon High School in Croton-on-Hudson  Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua Bronxville Elementary School …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area
Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area A high school in the Hudson Valley is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 13 due to a power outage. In Orange County, Warwick Valley High School is closed for both in-person and remote learning due to the power outage caused by a blown transformer, the Warwick Valley Central School District announced. "The power outage is isolated to Warwick Valley High School," the district said in an announcement on its website. "Therefore, this will not impact our other schools or students who attend morning or afternoon CTEC." Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment
New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment A log of alleged harassment by their teacher dubbed the “Pedo Database” that was created by eight middle school boys in New England is now part of an official investigation into the teacher, The Boston Globe reports.  The Rhode Island teacher, who works at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, has been placed on administrative leave amid a probe into numerous claims of inappropriate behavior, including that he made female students dance for him, the outlet reports. One of the former students, now a 15-year-old high school student, told The Boston Globe that he and several other male…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing
NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing A teacher from the region who was let go is making waves with allegations that he was let go for being a friend and ally to the school's LGBTQ community. The incident began playing out in public in Suffolk County on Long Island when Smithtown High School East teacher Josh Tilton claimed on Instagram that he was denied tenure because of his beliefs. Tilson, who worked closely with LGBTQ students, wrote on Instagram that a mural he created with his students was painted over once he was no longer at the building and pointed fingers at several administrators as "hating" the LGBTQ community…

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by Kathy Reakes
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School District In Hudson Valley Welcomes 28 New Teachers School District In Hudson Valley Welcomes 28 New Teachers
School District In Hudson Valley Welcomes 28 New Teachers A Hudson Valley school district is kicking off the school year by welcoming 28 new teachers. The Brewster Central School District in Putnam County announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the new teachers have been completing "New Employee Orientation" this summer and have been assigned mentors to guide them as they get started. "The backgrounds of the teachers vary; they come from different districts and have different levels of experience," the district said. "But one thing they have in common is that–they are all excited to teach in Brewster schools." School officials said Cynthia Corona a…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Comments By Administrator Spark Investigation By School In Region Comments By Administrator Spark Investigation By School In Region
Comments By Administrator Spark Investigation By School In Region This story has been updated. A school district in Connecticut is launching an investigation after an assistant principal who has now been placed on administrative leave allegedly made statements caught on video regarding hiring practices that included not employing conservatives, Catholics, older applicants, and those not progressive. The incident in Fairfield County has caused a firestorm among the Greenwich School District and has city officials also calling for a full investigation. The video featuring Cos Cob Elementary School Assistant Principal Jeremy Boland was posted online by the …

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by Kathy Reakes