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Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education
Linda McMahon Picked To Head Department Of Education President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, a prominent figure in business and politics, the next Secretary of the Department of Education. Trump noted McMahon's two years working on the Connecticut Board of Education when nominating her as the nation's top teacher. “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand 'Choice' to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families,” Trump said in a statement that promised she would be a “fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights.” Related: Dr. Oz Tapped To Oversee Medicare, Medi…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan When it comes to President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, a majority of New Yorkers support the move, according to a fresh Siena College poll.  The poll found that by 56 to 33 percent, New Yorkers supported the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants with loans held by the Department of Education. Non-Pell Grant recipients would have $10,000 in student debt canceled. Among those polled, 29 percent think Biden’s plan goes too far, while 21 percent said it doesn’t go far enough. Thirty-nine …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Don't Fall For Them: Alert Issued For Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Don't Fall For Them: Alert Issued For Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Don't Fall For Them: Alert Issued For Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Days after President Biden announced a sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, authorities are warning of scammers preying on those with student debt. Several police agencies around the country are urging people to be on the lookout for “red flags” that may indicate a would-be scammer. Among them are promises to get student borrowers even more money, or claims they can get a borrower their money faster, police said. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put out a statement telling student loan borrowers they don’t need to do anything or pay anybody to sign up f…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
COVID-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester COVID-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester
Covid-19: US Education Secretary Touts Success Of Local School District In Visit To Westchester United States Education Secretary Miguel Cardona took his “Help is Here” school reopening tour to the Hudson Valley with a visit to one of the region’s largest high schools. Cardona, the former Education Commissioner for the State of Connecticut, came to Westchester for a pair of events at White Plains High School on Thursday, April 22 and praised how the district was navigating the return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Education, during the "Help is Here" tour, Cardona visits schools that have "successfully reopened and stayed open to highl…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Schools Superintendent In Westchester Abruptly Resigns Schools Superintendent In Westchester Abruptly Resigns
Schools Superintendent In Westchester Abruptly Resigns Less than a year into her tenure as New Rochelle Public School District Superintendent Laura Feijóo has stepped down and will not return from her medical leave. The New Rochelle Board of Education announced this week that it has accepted Feijóo’s resignation, effective as of Tuesday, Oct. 6 following an announcement that she would miss the beginning of the school year to undergo surgery. Earlier story - New Rochelle Schools Superintendent To Miss Time At Beginning Of School Year “The Board of Education wishes to thank Dr. Feijóo for her dedication to the district during a challenging schoo…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Yonkers School Board OKs 251 Staff, Teacher Layoffs Yonkers School Board OKs 251 Staff, Teacher Layoffs
Yonkers School Board OKs 251 Staff, Teacher Layoffs More than 250 school teachers and staff in Yonkers are expected to be laid off at the end of next month, according to multiple news reports. Earlier this week, the Yonkers Board of Education voted for 251 layoffs in order to balance the budget. Daily Voice news coverage about the proposed cuts can be found by clicking here.  Yonkers' school budget is handled differently than all the other school districts in Westchester since the school district and the city's budget are combined. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano proposed nearly $548 million for the school district saying it's the largest contribu…

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by Jon Craig
News
Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Charged With Sexual Assaulting Student Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Charged With Sexual Assaulting Student
Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Charged With Sexual Assaulting Student Click here for an updated story: Details Emerge In Sexual Assault Charges Against Teacher From Garnerville A public school teacher and Hudson Valley resident has been accused of performing oral sex on a 14-year-old male student. Dori Myers, a 29-year-old social studies teacher at The New School for Leadership and the Arts the in the Bronx, was charged Friday with criminal sexual act in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a child, according to The New York Post. She denies the accusations, pleaded not guilty and was released without bail. Myers, who lives in Garnerville and is …

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