Three YHS Students Sign Letters of Intent to Play Softball, Lacrosse

Four YHS Students Sign Letters of Intent to Play Lacrosse in College

Lakeland Schools Superintendent Thanks Community

Lakeland School District Opts out of Race to the Top

The Yorktown Central School District has also opted out the state's multi-million dollar Race to the Top project.

Kennedy Catholic HS Baseball Player Signs Letter of Intent

Jason Agresti, of Yorktown, signed his National Letter of Intent to play D-I baseball for Binghamton University on a full-tuition scholarship.

Lakeland Voters Approve $14.5 Million Bond for Safety, Security of Buildings

Lakeland School District Launches Facebook Page

Educators, Students Rally in White Plains for Education Investment Act

New Report Grades New York on Student Data Collection, Use

It's a controversial subject that has parents, school officials and lawmakers protesting across the Hudson Valley.

Carlucci Co-Sponsors Bills For More Parental Control Over Student Information

Tip a Yorktown Teacher to Combat Hunger

All tips and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Yorktown Community Help's food bank.

NYC Parents Sue State Over Student Data Collection

Educators to King: Think of the Children

Nearly 1,000 educators and parents rally against New York's implementation of the Common Core standards and tests.

Lakeland Could Join Districts Opposing State's Data Demands

Hudson Valley school officials are leading the pushback against student information collection.

Hankin to Retire from WCC Presidency

Officially on a year's leave as of Jan. 1, 2014, Dr. Hankin will be assisting in the search for a successor and working on Westchester Community College development projects.

Lakeland School District Proposes $14.5 Million Bond for Safety, Security of Buildings

NY Principal Continues Critique of Common Core

Carol Burriss has been dissecting the Common Core standards and tests for months, often on a Washington Post blog.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Westchester Parents, Educators Vent Against ‘Chaotic’ Common Core Curriculum

New York Education Commissioner John King, Jr. heard an earful of complaints Monday concerning the rollout of the state’s Common Core Curriculum.

State Education Dept. Common Core Forum Set for Port Chester Middle School

State Education Department Schedules Common Core Forums

Yorktown 'Gets Buzzing' with Movie Screening and Farm-to-Table Tasting

Yorktown's Christine George Receives 2013 Milly Kibrick Youth Service Award

Yorktown School District Considers Full-Day Kindergarten

Yorktown school officials said they want to hear from community members and "keep the conversation alive."

Yorktown High School Music Boosters to Host 7th Annual Tag Sale

Two Yorktown School District Teachers Become 'Master Teachers'

Lakeland to Host First Annual 'Elementary Math Night'

New Playground Unveiled at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Yorktown

A $75,000 bullet aid grant for the project at Lakeland Central School District was secured by Senator Greg Ball.

Yorktown, Lakeland Schools Cancel After-School Activities Due To Potential Tornado

Yorktown School District to Hold Public Hearing on Code of Conduct

The hearing will take place on Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mildred E. Strang Middle School cafeteria.

Suave Helps Mt. Kisco Youth Soccer Team Stay Squeaky Clean (Sponsored)

Soccer parents get an assist from Suave with giveaways on opening day. Sponsored by Suave.

Yorktown High School Receives National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School Award

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

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Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Somers Welcomes School Resource Officers During First Week on the Job

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Yorktown, Somers Students Return to Classrooms [Photos]

Yorktown School Chief to Parents: Set the 'Very Best Example' to Children

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