school

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.

US News and World Report released their annual Best High School rankings list earlier this week, and a Capital Region high school was the best from Upstate.

Happy snow days are here again! We received a little taste of the white stuff over the weekend and with more expected in the next few days, it's officially sledding season.  Bundle up, and find a new gem of a place to go sledding in the Capital Region.

The reasoning behind it is idiotic, the fact that they didn't think they'd get sued is just plain stupid and they did it anyway.

I lived with a single Mom so maybe I'm missing something with this but I read that the Troy City School District sponsored National Dads Take Your Kids to School Day, it confused me.

When they first came out, it seemed like electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were the best of both worlds for smokers. They still could smoke but it was more accepted in public places without the smoke and smell. Now, another place is added to the list of where they're not allowed.