Croton Rotary Student of the Month: Nicole Ross Can’t Stop Volunteering 

Each month the Rotary Club of Croton-on-Hudson honors a Student of the Month at their lunch meeting, at Yuka’s Restaurant in Croton-on-Hudson. Nicole Ross’s many accomplishments and community involvement earned […] Read more »

2nd Grade Teacher, Students Learn About Virtual Learning

With Zoom, the girls can talk to each other, which creates a classroom-like atmosphere Read more »

Families Adapt to a New Kind of ‘Home’ Room

Inside the Cyber Classroom “Marcus Academy” opened its doors this past Monday, as my son Brody Marcus began his first day of distance learning. He is a sixth grader at […] Read more »

Tarrytown Student is a 2020 GENIUS Olympiad’s International High School Competition Finalist

Two Stepinac High School students — Julian Mueller of Tarrytown and Devlin Hose of Garrison — recently joined the prestigious finalist ranks in the 2020 GENIUS Olympiad’s international high school […] Read more »

What to Tell Children about the Corona Virus

In the face of the spreading Corona Virus, our children’s lives have abruptly changed: no school, no daycare, no play dates, no birthday parties, with the 24- hour news cycle […] Read more »

RJ/RJN April Preview > Inside a Cyber Classroom

Students Are Experiencing a New Kind of ‘Home’ Room We’re busy at work assembling the April 2020 edition of the combined River Journal/River Journal North. Not surprisingly, there is ample […] Read more »

Theme Day Ideas for Home Schooling Kids

As an early childhood educator, I came up with a list of 30 theme days to keep lessons and activities fun and focused. If you have more theme day ideas, […] Read more »

Prepare for Online Learning During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Three Tips to Navigate

As schools and universities, along with places of work, close for short or longer term durations, online communication and learning is going to be a critical tool. Whether using Zoom™, […] Read more »

College Application Decisions & Course Selection

As we enter March, there are many things to consider as we continue down the road to college. While the end of that road may finally be in sight for […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Beckett Herman

Beckett Herman Sets Career Wrestling Record at Hen Hud  Hendrick Hudson High School senior wrestler Beckett Herman won his 130th career match earlier this year, vaulting him to the top of the list for career wins in […] Read more »