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Cuomo announces teacher evaluation agreement

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York State Education Commissioner John King, and New York State United Teachers President Richard C. Iannuzzi Feb. 16 announced an agreement on a new statewide evaluation system they say will make New York State a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement.

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Beekmantown pushing for more transparency

New online tool provides faculty, staff and parents increased access to students

In 2005, Beekmantown Central School officials decided the district needed more transparency.

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Westport student finalist for PSA contest

Spot shows dangers of distracted driving

A video submitted by Westport Central School Sophmore, Dustin Shoenfeld, has been chosen as a finalist for a distracted driving video contest

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Renowned journalist returns to her roots

Raghida Dergham stops in at Plattsburgh State for a talk with the community

Raghida Dergham came to the North Country from Lebanon to study at Plattsburgh State.

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Workshop set at Essex County IDA

Two local organizations are looking to help those seeking to start a new business.

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Teacher evaluation agreement reached

The agreement, made between Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Education Department (SED) Commissioner John King and United Teachers President Richard C. Iannuzzi, would usher in a new statewide teacher evaluation system that, according to a release sent out by the state Feb. 16, “will make New York state a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement.”

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Petition calls for removal of LPCS superintendent

EEOC rules in favor of principal

Lake Placid Central School District Superintendent Randy Richards must go, and he must go now, according to hundreds of district residents.

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Top musicians gather in Ticonderoga

All County Music Festival held

Top student performers from around the North Country gathered in Ticonderoga for the annual All County Music Festival Feb. 16.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ reaches Ticonderoga stage

Students present Disney classic

Ticonderoga Middle School students presented a “tale as old as time” as their annual musical drama Feb. 14 and 15. “Beauty and the Beast” was performed under the direction of music teacher Andre Gordon.

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Ticonderoga auditorium renovation eyed

Old photos needed

Nearly a century old, the Ticonderoga High School auditorium needs a face lift.

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ELCS students attend Harvard Model U.N.

Hooper brings home delegate award

Nine students from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School attended the annual Harvard Model United Nations and, for the second straight year, one returned with an Outstanding Delegate Award.

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Johnsburg school trying to stay within 2% tax cap

School board meetings are not held to dispense discouraging news, all evidence of the last several years notwithstanding.

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Social Services seeks to help ACAP program

The Essex County Department of Social Services may be coming to the rescue of the Moriah and Willsboro after-school programs.

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TLCS teachers: students are being robbed

Tensions stemming from a confluence of economic factors and political decisions that School Board Vice President Daniel Mansfield termed “the most frustrating thing I’ve ever experienced” were on display at a Feb. 5 school board meeting.

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Students receive Olympian treat for good decisions

Keeseville Elementary students were rewarded with a day of Olympic games for their responsible behavior

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