Schoharie students tell story of tragedy with technology

Six months after Tropical Storm Irene, students in the Schoharie School District are determined to make a come back. They're telling the story of their tragedy using technology and it's launched them into the national spotlight. 

Zora Neale Hurston remembered, in Black History Month Play

Hurston was a Renaissance woman whose life continues to captivate people.


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Local student wants to play for Michael Buble

A local student  moves to the beat of a different drummer.  This triple threat is near the top of his class academically, is a leader in the JROTC and is talented enough to play three musical instruments. 

Students make dough and share it

When was the last time a kid said, "I ate my homework"  and the teacher would not have a problem with it? That's exactly what happened at Algonquin Middle School.

Why the fight over teacher evaluations

The fight over teacher evaluations has hit a fever pitch. Now principals across the state are signing a petition against the regulations in their present form. Some of those signing the petition are from our region.

Some teachers may have issues with teacher eval plan

If it seems like the issue of teacher evaluations has become a polarizing one, it has. NewsChannel 13 looked into how we got to this point.

School lunches to get even healthier

New federal regulations that focus on reducing obesity and improving nutrition were being tested here as school food directors tasted menus of the future.

Parents call for changes in Shen sex ed program

A new year, a renewed firestorm over an old controversy -- sex education. The Shenendehowa School District is at the center of the debate after pulling Planned Parenthood from its health curriculum after 20 years.

Race to the Top education funds at risk

State leaders reacted Tuesday to a warning from the U.S. Department of Education, saying that New York stands to lose hundreds of millions in federal aid if it doesn't live up to promises of reform.

Students help fellow students affected by the flooding

Students from Duanesburg elementary school are coming to the aid of students from Gilboa-Conesvillle. They are presenting them with books in hopes of bringing them some Christmas cheer.