1+ hour, 54+ min ago (709+ words) SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. "Over the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul passed Education Law "2803, also known as the "Distraction Free Schools Law," banning all cell phones, tablets, and other internet-enabled smart devices "from bell to bell" in all public, charter, and BOCES schools in New York State. " Devices that can't access the internet are allowed, and exceptions can be made for students who require personal devices for English translation services, individualized education plans (IEPs), healthcare management, and legitimate emergency circumstances. The Saratogian made inquiries to school districts around Saratoga County to see how schools are faring under the new law. Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD) and Ballston Spa Central School District (BSCSD) reported very strong positive results. Shenendehowa Central School District and South Glens Falls Central School District declined to comment. The elementary schools at SSCSD and BSCSD were the least affected…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (61+ words) Aspiring technology worker Arron Scott recently spent part of an afternoon demonstrating his robot programming and operation abilities to Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Assistant Principal Alexandrea Campbell. Scott is enrolled in the New Visions: Emerging Technologies program at the CTE Extension Center and is learning how to program and operate robots. Launched [] More in Local News...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (61+ words) High School junior Matthew Cater dusts for fingerprints during a recent lesson at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center. Cater, an aspiring forensic analyst, is enrolled in the Criminal Justice program taught by retired New York State Trooper Darin Jones. Cater is among approximately 100 students who are enrolled last year in [] More in Local News...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (63+ words) Lansingburgh High School students work with Michael Cashin of Capital Roots to plant trees between 101st and 110th street in Troy. Capital Roots joined local students and community partners in Troy earlier this week for a large-scale tree planting event to bring the organization's total to over 250 trees planted across the Capital Region since [] More in Local News...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (62+ words) A dozen faculty and staff members at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center earned their CPR certification during a recent training. The faculty and staff members took part in the American Red Cross training offered by fellow faculty members who are also certified as CPR instructors.The training is critical to the survival [] More in Local News...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (68+ words) They may not be able to legally drive a car, but that doesn't stop area teenagers from shifting their learning into high gear by operating backhoes, dump trucks and graders.High school juniors and seniors enrolled in the Capital Region BOCES Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation program learn how to operate and maintain large construction-related equipment, [] More in Local News More in Local News...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (426+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " A project that's been 40 years in the making has finally begun at The Beagle School, Spa City's longest-running preschool, as it officially breaks ground on its $1.4 million renovation project at its "Little Red Schoolhouse" at 115 Regent Street. This project will allow for an expansion of the school's offerings, increasing the enrollment capacity and enabling new programming opportunities for children aged two to five years old by bringing the school from one classroom to three and allowing all students to learn together at one location. Other elements of the renovation include additional storage space, prep stations, and space for staff (bathroom/kitchenette), an updated mudroom/lobby, ADA accessibility for the school, as well as improved parking and modernized space. Construction officially started on the project in August, after the completion of the Beagle School's summer programs, and is expected…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) Aspiring law enforcers recently practiced their felony traffic stop skills recently at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center.Seniors in retired state trooper Darin Jones" Criminal Justice program acted out various scenarios, and received immediate feedback from Jones, as they prepared for their futures.During one scenario, students assumed the part of a police officer [] More in Local News...