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This School District Ranks Best In Capital Region, Report Says
When it comes to getting a quality education in the Capital Region, one school district is a cut above the rest, according to a new report.
In Albany County, the North Colonie Central School District in Latham was ranked No. 1 in the Albany metro area, according to Niche’s new 2023 rankings.
The district received an overall grade of A+, with high marks in the categories of academics, teachers, college prep, and clubs & activities.
It received an A for sports, and A- for diversity, administration, and resources & facilities.
There’s work to do in the lunchroom, however, as the dist…
School Swatting Threats: 50 NY Districts Report New Round Of Incidents
More than 50 school districts across New York reported receiving swatting threats of an active shooter.
The districts reporting the incidents on Tuesday, April 4 were located on Long Island, in Central New York, the Southern Tier, and the North Country, authorities said.
"I want to reassure parents that their children are safe at school - swatting threats are false and intended to cause panic and scare students, teachers, and families," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement on Tuesday.
On Thursday, March 30, numerous school districts reported receiving swatting calls of…
