teachers

And it was only the first day.

There is going to be another holiday added to school districts in New York State this year. There have been a few holidays that are getting recognized by more schools across the State. This one will happen before this school year ends in June.

Being a teacher is a rewarding and challenging career. A study was conducted to determine the state that had the best teachers and I think it was no surprise that New York came in at number one.

A new poll asked New Yorkers the jobs they are most thankful for and the results were shockingly wholesome.

New research says that teachers in New York have it better than teachers in any other part of the country.

Are you better off teaching in New York than any other state?

Exactly how much is enough, and does that number work for the Empire State

New York is one of the states that pay its teachers the highest salaries in the nation. For anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a teacher, look to teach in our backyard in New York. USA facts and US News & World Report state that New York teachers' average salary is $76,680 – the highest in the United States.

There was a one-car accident on the Thruway near Canajoharie Friday morning where there were ten dogs involved. Passerbys jumped into action and not only got help for the humans, but they also corralled and saved ten dogs that were involved in the crash.

Our teachers have been heroes throughout the pandemic and into this new school year. To honor our educators, McDonald's is giving them "thank you meals". These free breakfast meals are available to teachers, school staff, and administrators starting today and running through October 15th.

We all know that teachers are the backbone of our communities in molding and shaping our kids. But there is a serious shortage of teachers and my alma matter is switching it up a little to make sure the substitute teaching jobs are filled. They are thinking outside the box.

There is a new program that is aiming to create more teachers here in the Capital Region. It focuses on actual in-classroom student teaching for a more on-the-job learning approach. It is called Classroom Academy and it is an apprenticeship program created by the New York State United Teachers, local school districts, colleges, and Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES.