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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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A massive reconstruction project has stirred a controversy in the city of Rome.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Baldwinsville School District Board decides to delay a vote on the closure of Van Buren Elementary School which would ultimately save the district $1.3 million

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Syracuse and Jamesville-Dewitt schools among only ten in the state to see new plans approved.

Friday, June 22, 2012  The district blames a glitch in the transfer of money and teachers say they've been told it could be Monday before their money is available.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The president of the North Syracuse Teachers Association said Superintendent Kim Dyce Faucett fostered an atmosphere of "distrust and dismay."

Thursday, June 14, 2012  New York Senate leader Dean Skelos says the Legislature is close to a deal on a law to require college coaches, professors and others to report sex abuse.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Teachers in North Syracuse have gone public with their anger against the school district's superintendent.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The controversial documentary "Bully" made its anticipated Central New York debut Friday night at the Manlius Art Cinema.  The film shares the stories of five families affected by bullying, highlighting dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences.