Ninth East Ramapo Protest

Get Up Stand Up East Ramapo picked a newly-elected school trustee this time.

14 Local High Schools Make Newsweek's Top Public High Schools

Newsweek released its annual rankings this week.

East Ramapo Protests Continue

Last night the group targeted the school's treasurer.

East Ramapo Summer Programs Help Learners Advance

They were also designed to help kids avoid the classic summer slump.

Pomona Middle School Buys 600 Chromebook Laptops

The computers will be used by both students and faculty.

Local High Schools Make Newsweek's New Top 500

Just 14 schools from the lower Hudson Valley are in Newsweek's 2015 ranking of the nation's top public high schools.

Letter to the Editor: East Ramapo Protest Transcends Community Divisions

it's about children, not religion, says the founder of a protest group

Reactions to New East Ramapo Monitor: Caution, Suspicion, Hope

State education officials tapped a former NYC schools chancellor for the advisory post.

$1 Million to RCC for Underserved Students

The program will support low-income students who are veterans, disabled, or first-generation college attendees.

State Test Scores Released; 20% of Students Opted Out This Spring

Check out scores from Clarkstown, Nanuet, Pearl River, Nyack school districts

East Ramapo Starts Superintendent Search; State Officials Visit Thursday

The district issued a RFP seeking a consultant to help with the process, from community engagement to candidate evaluation.

Do You Think Your High School's Teachers are the Best?

The national list ranks 5,886 public high schools based on teaching statistics. Here are the top 100 in New York.

Back to School: NY Tax Exemption for Shoes, Clothing under $110

Remember as the back-to-school shopping season goes into full swing.

100 High Schools With Best Teachers in NY

The national list ranks 5,886 public high schools based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.

Parents v East Ramapo School Board: Another Suit

Opponents of the East Ramapo administration packed a Board of Education meeting last night.

Back to School with Dignity: Help Nanuet Kids

People to People's annual drive seeks donations of school supplies and money.

East Ramapo Weekend Protests Grow

Protesters also plan to be at the school board meeting if it takes place Tuesday.

Letter to the Editor: East Ramapo School Board: Big Crowd, No Quorum

The writer is co-founder of Get Up, Stand Up: East Ramapo.

Letter to the Editor: East Ramapo School Board: Big Crowd, No Quorum

The writer is co-founder of Get Up, Stand Up: East Ramapo.

East Ramapo's Legal Fees Excessive, Court Rules

This involves $2.3 million the district incurred while fighting a parents' lawsuit.

Protests Continue over East Ramapo Schools

With school chief Joel Klein's departure sounding imminent, protesters are demanding a role in choosing a new school superintendent.

East Ramapo Families Picket School Superintendent's House

They're calling on Dr. Joel Klein to resign.

Letter to the Editor: Working for Solution in East Ramapo

The writer is the state Assemblymember for the 97th District.

'Best 100 Middle Schools in New York' List Released

The Hudson Valley is home to a third of the schools on the list.

'Best 100 Middle Schools in New York' List Released

The Hudson Valley is home to a third of the schools on the list.

Carlucci Tries New East Ramapo Oversight Plan

The New York State Senate has been hostile to the plan passed by the Assembly.

How To Post Your Graduation Announcement on Patch

Clarkstown and Nanuet: Share your pride in the accomplishment for free on our site. And it's easy, too!

Last-Minute Push for East Ramapo School Monitor

Lobbying in Albany, op-ed pieces and an open letter to the state GOP

Makers of "Jew in Rockland" Video Oppose East Ramapo Monitor

Not because it's anti-Semitic but because, they say, it's un-American

'Best 100 Elementary Schools in New York' List Released

Schools in the Lower Hudson Valley make up nearly half of the list.

Fatal Crash Updates; Judge Judy Grads; Work on the Hutch, I-684

plus preventing burglaries, the Jobs Board and more: it's the Daily Digest from the Hudson Valley Patches.

School District Election Results for Clarkstown, Nanuet, Nyack, Pearl River, South Orangetown

Too close to call the fourth race for Clarkstown Board of Education

Cuomo Calls for Tax Credit Program for Non-Public School Students

His Parental Choice in Education Act would also provide scholarships for low-income non-public students.

Voters Guide to the Nanuet Union Free School District Election

Don't forget to vote May 19.

Standardized Testing Opt-Out Movement Grows Amid More Education Reform in Albany

A plan to study how to alleviate test anxiety among parents and students misses vital issues, local educators and advocates say.

Website Ranks Top Public High Schools in the Lower Hudson Valley

Of the top 100 schools in New York, 26 are in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, according to Niche.com.

Rallying to Call for College Affordability

State Sen. David Carlucci met with students and staff at Rockland Community College.

School Health Showcase March 25

Schools and community organizations will meet to share their successes that promote health and wellness among students and staff.

County Students Advance to NYS History Day Contest

Kids from 9 school districts competed in the Lower Hudson Valley History Day Competition March 7.

Don't Miss: 'Seussical the Musical' at Nanuet High School

There's a special children's show at 7PM tonight.