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Morning Read: Lake Placid school crisis nears end, Richards to leave

The Plattsburgh Press-Republican is reporting this morning that the Lake Placid board of education will not renew the contract of Randy Richards, the controversial superintendent who has been a lightning rod for months. “The Board of Education...

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Opinion: Budget Cuts Would ?Devastate? North Country Schools

by Brian Mann

Jan 30, 2003 — A converation with Massena Superintendent Douglas Huntley, who says the Governor's proposed 1.2 billion dollar cut in public school funding would mean teacher lay-offs and higher property taxes. Go to full article

Educators Protest Court Decision on State's Responsiblity for Teaching Kids

by Karen DeWitt

Jul 12, 2002 — Advocates for more education funding held demonstrations around New York yesterday to call attention to the recent court decision that limits the state's responsibility for educating its children. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article

Adirondack Curriculum Project

by Jody Tosti

May 28, 2002 — Some North Country teachers are hoping to use the history and culture of the Adirondacks as an educational tool in the classroom. The Adirondack Curriculum Project is hosting its first conference to introduce educators to a program aimed at helping meet the New York State Learning Standards. Jody Tosti has more on the one-day symposium set for this October. Go to full article

National Education Association Backs McCall for Governor

by Karen DeWitt

Apr 16, 2002 — State Comptroller Carl McCall, a candidate for Governor, has received the backing of the second largest teachers union in the state, the National Education Association. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article

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