Auburn seeks school district funding for crossing guards
Auburn city officials want the school district to help cover the $200,000 annual cost of crossing guards, according to The Citizen. The city has budgeted only half that amount for the 2025–26 year and is ... more
Moravia superintendent steps down after sudden leave
The Moravia school board has officially parted ways with its superintendent, John Birmingham, after approving a separation agreement at a special June 30 meeting, according to The Citizen. Birmingham had abruptly taken a voluntary leave ... more
NYSUT slams Regents exams over off-curriculum content
New York’s largest teachers union is calling out major problems with this year’s Regents exams after reports surfaced that some tests included material not covered in the approved curriculum. NYSUT President Melinda Person said the ... more
NY launches site to help schools enforce cellphone ban
New York has unveiled a new website to help schools prepare for the statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban starting this September, according to Spectrum News. The site includes FAQs, toolkits, and policy examples to guide schools ... more
NY, U.S. risk impacts of pushing away international students
In 2021, AJ Jondonero came to the United States from the Philippines to pursue a Master of Science in journalism at Columbia University. He graduated with honors in video newsroom production, and was accepted to ... more
Cornell-backed startup launches breakthrough docking satellites
A deep-tech firm near Cornell has launched two small spacecraft that aim to dock autonomously using only GPS signals, according to Cornell Engineering. AVS US, supported by Cornell's research labs, sent the satellites into orbit ... more
TC3 pauses culinary program amid major enrollment growth
Tompkins Cortland Community College is suspending its culinary arts program and shifting focus toward workforce training, following a 28% surge in fall enrollment, according to Tompkins Weekly. The move aligns with efforts to tighten the ... more
Wells College secretly planned closure months before public reveal
Wells College had been preparing for its shutdown since September 2023, months before its April 2024 closure announcement. According to The Citizen, court records show the college quietly explored contingency plans, including partnerships with other ... more
Moravia schools to merge middle, high into one
Moravia Central School District is consolidating its schools, moving from three to two buildings starting in the 2025-26 academic year, according to The Citizen. The middle and high schools, already housed together, will officially become ... more
NY education funding hits record high, critics call for accountability
New York’s record $37.6 billion in education funding for fiscal year 2026 is under scrutiny, according to Spectrum News. While state officials tout tweaks in the funding formula that now better reflect poverty levels and ... more
Study: Ancient protein helps gut immune system tolerate friendly bacteria
Cornell researchers have discovered that immune tolerance to gut microbes depends on a bacterial-sensing protein called STING, previously known mainly for triggering inflammation, according to the Cornell Chronicle. The findings could lead to new treatments ... more
Cancer research halted as scientist nears breakthrough
A promising study on preventing metastatic breast cancer has been paused due to a federal stop-work order, according to Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Nancy Du, who has spent over two decades researching cancer spread, had ... more
Driver hospitalized after fiery Cayuga County crash
A former student will soon take the reins at A.J. Smith Elementary, according to The Citizen. Meghan Mennerich has been named principal of the Union Springs school and will begin her role on July 1 ... more
Cornell launches national service to resolve labor disputes
Cornell’s ILR School has launched the National Conflict Resolution Service (NCRS) to strengthen U.S. labor relations, the university announced. Created by the Scheinman Institute in partnership with the American Arbitration Association, the new program offers ... more
Lansing school board rejects student health care resolution
The Lansing Central School Board narrowly voted against a proposal supporting expanded school-based medical care, citing legal and financial concerns, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 3-4 vote halted advocacy for legislation allowing school medical directors ... more
Newfield school cell phone ban shows early success
As New York prepares to implement a statewide student cell phone ban, Newfield Central School District is ahead of the curve, having adopted its own ban in 2023, according to Tompkins Weekly. District leaders report ... more
Jasper-Troupsburg gets $55M from FEMA to rebuild school
Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District has secured $55 million in FEMA funding to rebuild its high school, which was destroyed by two separate floods, according to WENY. The announcement came during a town hall meeting on ... more
Free degree program launched at Cayuga Community College
Adults in Auburn now have a shot at a tuition-free college degree, thanks to a new state initiative. Cayuga Community College is offering free associate degrees through the SUNY Reconnect program. The program covers tuition, ... more
Langworthy announces $2.5M federal grant for Head Start in Bath
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced Tuesday that more than $2.5 million in federal funding will support Head Start programs in Steuben County. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $2,530,907 to Pro ... more
