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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.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The head of the American Federation of Teachers says governments should hold off on plans to link standardized test results with schools' evaluations until everyone is on the same page.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Authorities in central New York say they're investigating a teachers union claim that its former longtime president stole more than $800,000 from the organization before committing suicide last year.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Across the country, parents are making a statement, telling their kids to refuse to take the state's common core exam.

Friday, April 12, 2013  If you're a teacher looking to get free vacation all while getting some more educational experience, step aboard the Sea Grant week long cruise.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Westhill teacher's retirement letter is creating a stir throughout the district.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Teachers at Upstate Medical University are using iPads and the FaceTime application to observe students interacting with patients and give them immediate feedback.

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.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The tentative deal for a New York state budget will include expansion of pre-kindergarten in low-income schools, funding to extend the school day and year, and merit pay for top teachers.

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

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The North Syracuse Central School District announced Tuesday that physical education teacher, Steve Ellis, has resigned from his position as head varsity football coach due to his "continued health issues."

Sunday, February 17, 2013  New York education officials say they've set up a website for reporting tips about cheating or other problems with the state's school testing program.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Floyd is a small and quiet town just outside of Rome. Tuesday morning, two brothers driving together to Holland Patent High School spun into the oncoming lane.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Utica School system faces a $6.3 million dollar deficit.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  SUNY Cortland hosted a "teach-in" about the threats posed by gun violence in the wake of the Newtown shooting, which killed Mary Sherlach, Class of 1978.