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A series of social media posts over the weekend from the Superintendent of Schalmont Central Schools has many in the community offering prayers and support while trying to come to grips with the reality and sadness of unexpected loss.

Kids are going back to school this week and that means school buses are back on the roads. A new law passed last month that will help catch drivers who pass school buses and the fines are hefty.

In an effort to bring up attendance at one local school district, officials are offering incentives to students.

The days of cutting out those annoying box tops to get money for your kid's school is over. They have now come into the digital age.

Father's day was a week ago and this was a cute little segment we aired in the days leading up.  Here's the set-up:  I visited my son Brody's school and recorded a conversation with he and his classmates asking random questions about their father. Things like 'what does Daddy say when he might be a little mad?' or 'what makes Daddy happy?' The kids are so cute and innocent and their little 3 and 4

If your child likes to doodle, sketch or draw, their artwork could be worth a thirty thousand dollar scholarship.

We've got pretty good schools here in New York, so how do we compare to other states?

Out of work or looking to move to a new part of the Capital Region? A local school district has just announced what appears to be a major hiring spree. They are looking for everything from teachers and aides, to school bus drivers, maintenance personnel, food service helpers and much more.

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.

Imagine your child getting dropped off at home by school bus only to find out later - perhaps during dinner conversation - that their driver allowed them to take the wheel? This actually happened, and there's video to prove it, and the driver is facing serious charges.

There is a school district in the Capital Region that will have students staying a little longer each day next school year. This will affect all students grades K through 12.

School supplies can be expensive, not only for families but also for teachers. Many parents can't afford to buy all of the tools needed for their kids at school. Now a local school is taking that burden away without costing taxpayers more.