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COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall With students set to return to the classroom - whether fully in-person or partially remote - this week, school districts will once again come face to face with the COVID-19 pandemic they battled for four months. In New York, the state has been monitoring school districts’ progress in combating the virus, posting daily data updates on how many teachers, staff members, and students have tested positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed in September. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the state launched the New York State COVID-19 Schools “Report Card,” which requires districts to send data to the Depart…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
State Cites Three Rockland Schools As Needing Improvement State Cites Three Rockland Schools As Needing Improvement
State Cites Three Rockland Schools As Needing Improvement The New York State Department of Education has identified three Rockland County schools that are in need of improvement. This week, the Department of Education announced a new list of 370 schools that need improvement, including schools in East Ramapo and North Rockland. State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia identified 106 school districts as “target districts,” 245 schools for comprehensive support and Improvement and 125 schools for “Targeted Support and Improvement.” Those in the latter two groups require districts and schools to create improvement plans. In addition, NYSED ident…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci 'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci
'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci Julie Goldberg of Chestnut Ridge, a public school librarian and activist, announced her campaign to run for state Senate on Thursday, May 31. The 38th Senate district includes the towns of Clarkstown, Orangetown, Ossining and Ramapo.  Grassroots groups and supporters joined Goldberg and her husband to kick off her bid to serve as "a true Democrat representing the people of Rockland and Westchester," according to a press statement.  An advocate for public school education and progressive reform, Goldberg said she was motivated to run after incumbent Sen. David Carlucci allied hims…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Rockland Students Stand Up, Speak Out On National Walkout Day Rockland Students Stand Up, Speak Out On National Walkout Day
Rockland Students Stand Up, Speak Out On National Walkout Day Hundreds of Hudson Valley students, teachers and administrators participated in the National School Walkout on Wednesday to call on Congress for tighter gun control laws. Students joined their peers around the nation at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the ENOUGH National School Walkout, which is “to protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.” Many schools allowed students to walk out of class for 17 minutes with increased security to ensure the actions were organized and safe. Other …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
These Rockland Schools Will Participate In National Walkout Day These Rockland Schools Will Participate In National Walkout Day
These Rockland Schools Will Participate In National Walkout Day Hundreds of Hudson Valley students, teachers and administrators are planning to participate in the National School Walkout on Wednesday to call on Congress for tighter gun control laws. Students are planning to join their peers around the country at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the ENOUGH National School Walkout, which is “to protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.” Many schools are allowing students to walk out of class for 17 minutes and are increasing security to ensure the …

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by Zak Failla
Neighbors
Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In Rockland Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In Rockland
Amazing Grace: VanderWaal Takes Center Stage In Rockland EAST RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Grace VanderWaal gave her hometown a special treat Monday night. The "America's Got Talent" winner and Suffern native performed with East Ramapo's Little Miracles choir at Chesnut Ridge Middle School. VanderWaal founded the choir last year as part of her Little Miracles foundation. A select audience of parents, faculty and school officials on Monday night were treated to the first-ever performance by the choir, which VanderWaal formed last year as part of her Little Miracles foundation. She recently donated Fender ukeleles to the choir.  VanderWaal kicks off …

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by Sam Barron