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Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director
Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director An educator who has led learning communities on modern concepts such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality has been selected as a Westchester school district's new technology director. Jerrod Blair's appointment as the Irvington Union Free School District's new director of technology and innovation was announced by the district on Thursday, Aug. 22.  Blair, who was chosen after a long search process, will start in the position on Friday, Sept. 6. According to the district, he is a "standout" in the field and has led professional learning communities on topics including AI an…

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by Ben Crnic
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School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent
School District In Northern Westchester Names New Superintendent A veteran educator in the region is heading south to lead a Northern Westchester school district. The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District announced that it has unanimously approved a multi-year contract for Stephen Walker to take over for current superintendent Deborah O’Connell, who is retiring in January. Walker comes to Croton-on-Hudson from the Sullivan West Central School District in Sullivan County, where he has served as superintendent since 2018, overseeing approximately 1,100 students. O’Connell’s retirement takes effect as of Jan. 3, 2022, with Walker taking over the followi…

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by Zak Failla
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Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors
Students From 15 School Districts In Westchester To Become Science Ambassadors Students from a total of 15 Westchester County school districts will be participating in the City of Science event in White Plains on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Science event, which marks the first of its kind to occur outside of the five boroughs, involves both teachers and students working as volunteers and science ambassadors.  Event coordinators are working with several local groups including FIRST, Friends of Rye Nature Center, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Westchester Children's Museum, Greenburgh Nature Center and the Hudson River Museum. The event is produ…

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by Valerie Musson
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Westchester Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon Westchester Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon
Westchester Assistant Business Superintendent Retiring Soon Not many retirees can say they are opening a new chapter in their lives that will include international travel and a new marriage.  But Croton-Harmon Assistant Superintendent for Business Diane Chaissan of Newburgh is about to turn that page. Chaissan will be retiring in January, closing an 11-year career in the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District that she said she has enjoyed immensely. “I love this district. I love the people,” she said. “My staff is the best and we work so well together as a team. I will miss them the most.” Chaissan joined the school district in October 2007, aft…

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by Jon Craig
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These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says
These Westchester Schools Have State's Best Teachers, New Ranking Says Hudson Valley school districts performed well among those with the best teachers, according to a recent rating by niche.com. The full results can found by clicking online here. Scarsdale topped the list followed by Bronxville as number two and Edgemont in sixth for best school teachers in New York state.  Briarcliff was ranked in ninth place and Pleasantville in 11th. Also making the Top 100: Rye Neck schools ranked 13th and Ardsley was ranked 14th. Pelham Union Free School District's teachers were ranked 16th statewide, while teachers in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District …

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by Jon Craig