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NY Among Five Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Among Five Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Among Five Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why Many states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are among the best in the country for teachers, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teachers on Monday, Sept. 15. The rankings compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 24 key measures, including salaries, tenure policies, school spending, and turnover rates. The best states for teachers have strong pay, quality school systems, and job protections. "Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and…
Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Lacrosse Star Turned NY Account Executive Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…
Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor' Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor'
Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor' A science teacher from Westchester has received a $20,000 award in recognition of her work toward bolstering a sense of community and growth among her fellow faculty members.  Yonkers resident Ellie Williamson, who teaches biology at the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York City, is one of two recipients of the 2023 Math for America Muller Award for Professional Influence in Education, which recognizes NYC public school teachers who have positively influenced the teaching profession.  The award is given out by Math for America, a NYC-based no…
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…
$316,785K Grant OK'd For Chappaqua CSD Digital Learning Initiative $316,785K Grant OK'd For Chappaqua CSD Digital Learning Initiative
$316,785K Grant OK'd For Chappaqua CSD Digital Learning Initiative A grant worth nearly $317,000 has been approved for the Chappaqua Central School District for its Digital Learning Initiative (DLI). On April 11, Chappaqua's Board of Education approved a Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF) traditional grant in the amount of $316,785 to purchase hardware, software, and professional development to support and expand the District’s 1:1 DLI. The School District is in the first year of a 5-year plan to provide every student with immediate access to a personal computing device.  In partnership with the foundation, in school year 2018-19, the District will provide…
Chappaqua Central Schools Name Director Of Literacy Chappaqua Central Schools Name Director Of Literacy
Chappaqua Central Schools Name Director Of Literacy The Chappaqua Central School District Board of Education appointed Jamie Edelman as the next Director of Literacy for kindergarten through 12th grade. The appointment came Wednesday, April 11 during a school board meeting and takes effect on July 1. Edelman first came to Chappaqua five years ago to serve as principal of Douglas Grafflin Elementary School.  Prior to joining Grafflin, she spent 13 years as principal of Putnam Valley Elementary School, was an Assistant Principal of Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School in Croton-on-Hudson, and before that spent nine years in New York City scho…