As part of Makar Sankranti, a two-week Hindu celebration that marks the change of seasons and the return of increasing sunlight, Allison Murphy’s Middle School health class hosted yoga instructors from Hindu... Read more »
The outcry of violence in video games has existed nearly as long as video games themselves. Going all the way back to 1976, public outcry caused a game called Death Race to be pulled... Read more »
It’s no secret the youth of America are spending more and more time on smartphones. What’s becoming clearer, though, is the harm phones are causing them. As mothers, and smartphones users themselves,... Read more »
Students counted, laughed and counted some more on February 28 for the annual Family Math Night at the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. John Paulding and W.L. Morse students and their families filled the cafeteria... Read more »
The Briarcliff High School theater was abuzz with students rehearsing roles, building a car and creating stage magic through models, video projection and sound effects for the original production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang presented March 1, 2... Read more »
On Thursday, April 11, the Pocantico Hills Board of Education appointed Richard Calkins as its next superintendent of schools. Mr. Calkins will take over for retiring Superintendent Carol Conklin-Spillane July 1. He... Read more »
Are you (or someone you love, teach or parent) an introvert? If so, do you understand how introversion impacts learning and socializing? Rivertown Parents, a consortium of local PTAs, asked the community... Read more »
The Ossining School District was pleased to welcome State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and Board of Regents member Judith Johnson to Park School on March 8. The commissioner visited a pre-kindergarten class, then she and Johnson listened to presentations... Read more »
Washington Irving students stepped back in time without leaving school on February 15, Colonial Day, a time-honored tradition where fourth-graders, teachers and staff members immerse themselves in colonial life. Students and staff members dressed the... Read more »
Main Street School held its 10th annual Geography Bee competition on March 6, when a group of 15 fourth-graders and 15 fifth-graders answered questions covering all facets of geography worldwide. Ten rounds concluded with an... Read more »