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Yesterday at 5:34 PM  Westhill High School History Teacher, Jerry Conti, sits down with CNYCentral's Dora Scheidell for an exclusive interview after his retirement letter went viral and sparked an international conversation about the state of education in America.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Whether or not you're the parent of a child in school, you have undoubtedly heard about the uproar surrounding the Common Core tests. They are mandatory for every child in public school in New York State.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse Police describe a melee with an unruly crowd drawing 300 people.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  While the funeral this morning at Oswego High School was imaginary, the message it sent to students about the dangers of drinking and driving was very real.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A bill is in the works in Albany that would allow school districts to use cameras on school buses and issue tickets to drivers who violate the law.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Middle and high school students from all over Central New York got their day in court during the Onondaga County Law Day celebration.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Diocese announces plan to shift Rome Catholic students to Notre Dame Junior-Senior High School.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the weather gets warmer, drivers sometimes need a refresher on the rules of the road, especially when it comes to school bus safety.

Monday, April 15, 2013  It wasn't a day to be home sick from school as local sixth graders had the rare chance to get their hands on moon rocks on loan from NASA.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Parents and students from the Westhill Central School Disitrct attend a budget meeting Monday night to discuss the $1.1 million in cuts the district faces.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A pay-it-forward fund is helping to benefit the family of Lori Bresnahan.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If you look around you'll see more bulldozers than snow plows as spring draws closer. It's a good time to be in the construction business and that good feeling is what brought many people to the Hard Hat Expo at the State Fairgrounds.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Six elementary school students were injured in a school bus accident in Oswego Monday morning.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the federal budget fight forcing temporary across-the-board spending cuts will affect New Yorkers including students and seniors.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The district's top leader is now involved in a fact-finding on how musical was chosen and cast.