Online learning

If you are looking to learn a new professional skill or get certification New York State has a new program. The program is a new initiative through a partnership with New York State and Coursera throught the Department of Labor. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the partnership will help the state save money. Gov. Cuomo said […]

When it comes to the Rochester City School District’s decision to continue online learning. According to the Rochester Teachers Association they support it. The resolution by the union said the move to keep most learning remote was supported not only by the educators but also by parents and students. As of now, the only learning […]

The school year for Rochester City School District started three weeks ago and is one of the few districts that has gone 100% remote learning for its K-12 programs. Some students and parents have had difficulty figuring out the new format and it’s beginning to affect attendance rates. Deasure Matthew, Wilson Foundation Academy K-8 Principal […]

SUNY Cortland has announced that it will be taking all of its classes online after 101 students tested positive for coronavirus cases over the last 2 weeks. SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras seems to think that this is an off campus issue. He released a statement that said: “Now that SUNY Cortland must pause and shift […]

Teachers: what’s the craziest thing you’ve witnessed a parent do during remote learning? During a school board meeting in Florida last week, one teacher expressed her disappointment about some parents. The teacher said during the meeting addressed to parents, “Make sure you have on the proper clothing when walking behind your child’s computer”. As students […]

T-Mobile announced the start of a $10.7 billion initiative to deliver free internet connectivity to all U.S. students who are part of free and reduced-price school lunch programs. Under the 10-year program, millions of low-income households will get free wireless hotspots and free high-speed data, T-Mobile says. It’s executing the plan by partnering with school districts […]

For the first time since the pandemic, road tests are being offered again by the DMV. Unfortunately, the 5 hour course that is required to take the test, isn’t. The 5-hour class educates students with the knowledge they will need to know as a new driver. Things like driving on the highway, good driving habits, […]

On July 1, SUNY Brockport released a statement on Twitter, announcing that it would be reopening for the 2020 Fall semester. What the school calls “face-to-face” instruction will resume, as well as residential life on campus. The school website has an online resource guide that provides full details on safety measures, recreation events, information for […]

This fall, some American school districts will be testing a new type of schedule for their student body. Since the coronavirus isn’t expected to go away anytime soon, social distancing in the classroom is still a big concern for the education system. Seattle has declared that its students will probably go to school twice a […]