🌱 How could new screen time limits change Amherst classrooms next year?
Amherst, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Amherst! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could new screen time limits change Amherst classrooms next year?
- How did Grand Island’s win over Amherst set up this state clash?
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Friday: A steady breeze with some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NYSUT calls for limits on screen time and AI use in schools (wkbw.com) — Amherst residents should know New York’s largest teachers union is urging new limits on classroom screen time and student-facing AI, especially for pre-K through second grade. Speaking from Amherst, union leaders and local experts debate how to balance early childhood development with the benefits of carefully designed educational technology and responsible AI instruction statewide. 
• Constantino Financial Sub-Regional Preview: Pittsford Sutherland to take on Grand Island in Class A (pickinsplinters.com) — Amherst baseball fans may recognize their Tigers as one of the teams Grand Island defeated on its way to the Section VI Class A1 title, setting up a state subregional showdown with Pittsford Sutherland. The preview breaks down both squads’ recent form, key players, and what’s at stake in the push toward the NYS Class A quarterfinals.
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
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English Conversation Groups
Clearfield Library Clearfield Branch Library
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BBB Torch Awards 6/5/26
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Rd #150, Buffalo, NY 14221
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Regents Exams
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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Tuesday June 9
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Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road, Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221
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Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
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Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
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Amherst Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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