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This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Top Honors: This Yonkers School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: This Yonkers School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: This Yonkers School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say
Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say Harvard University is under federal scrutiny for its preferential treatment of donor and legacy candidates, reports say.  The US Department of Education announced this week it had opened an investigation into the prestigious Massachusetts university's admissions practices for undergraduate applicants, according to Harvard's newspaper, the Crimson.    Related: End Of 'Legacy': Wesleyan University Halts Admissions Perk The investigation will seek to determine if the legacy or donor admissions discriminate on the basis of race, the Crimson reported. If so, the university m…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Westchester School District Ranks In Top 10 Nationally Westchester School District Ranks In Top 10 Nationally
Westchester School District Ranks In Top 10 Nationally A school district in Westchester is among the top 10 in the nation, according to a newly released ranking. Each year, Niche issues its rankings of the top districts across the US, factoring in reviews from parents, students, and data from the US Department of Education. According to Niche, ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and other data. This year, the Scarsdale Union Free School District was the only one in Westchester to crack the top 10, landing at ninth overall. Earning an o…

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by Zak Failla
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Four Westchester Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Status Four Westchester Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Status
Four Westchester Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Status Four Westchester schools earned top marks in 2020 and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that 367 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. In Westchester, Byram Hills High School in Armonk, Dobbs Ferry High School, Dows Lane Elementary School in Irvington, and Heathcote Elementary School in Scarsdale each earned the distinction. Now in its 38th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed almost 10,000 awards to more th…

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by Zak Failla
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New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Westchester Schools Among Best In State A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Westchester school districts to make the top 50 on the list include: Scarsdale Union Free School District (fourth); Bronxv…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State
Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Westchester is home to some of the finest school districts in the Empire State according to newly released rankings. A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Westch…

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by Zak Failla
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Horace Greeley HS Student Named Semifinalist For Presidential Scholars Program Horace Greeley HS Student Named Semifinalist For Presidential Scholars Program
Horace Greeley HS Student Named Semifinalist For Presidential Scholars Program A student from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua has been named as a semifinalist for the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Graduating senior Aditi Singh is one of just 621 semifinalists selected from a total of nearly 5,300 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is now in its 55th year. It is one of the highest honors given to graduating high school seniors and recognizes some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for accomplishments in several areas. Each semifinalist is selected based on quali…

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by Valerie Musson
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This Westchester High School Cited As National Blue Ribbon 'Exemplary High Performing' This Westchester High School Cited As National Blue Ribbon 'Exemplary High Performing'
This Westchester High School Cited As National Blue Ribbon 'Exemplary High Performing' Three high schools in the Hudson Valley are among 13 from the state named Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education.  The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. Nationally, 349 schools received this honor in 2018.  Schools named Exemplary High Performing were cited for having among the  highest achieving students and highest graduation rate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says
These Westchester School Districts Have Best Teachers, New Survey Says Related stories: These Hudson Valley Districts Among Best In State These Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In State Did your school district make the grade? Does it have some of he best teachers in the state and nationwide? According to the latest Niche ranking, here are the top school districts with the best teachers in the Hudson Valley and statewide. The No. 1 school district with the best teachers in New York state is Scarsdale Union Free School District in Scarsdale, according to this report by Niche.com. Ranking factors are based on student and parent ratings of teachers, tea…

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by Jon Craig
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New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Hudson Valley School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to some of the nation’s finest schools But which high schools in New York are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester School Brings In Safety Specialist After Violent Incidents Westchester School Brings In Safety Specialist After Violent Incidents
Westchester School Brings In Safety Specialist After Violent Incidents Following a spate of violent incidents involving New Rochelle High School students, the Board of Education has made good on its promise to appoint an official in charge of a Safety Task Force. The district announced that they have appointed veteran educator Jonathan Brice to helm the independent Task Force on Reducing Violence in the Lives of Children and Youth that the Board is establishing in conjunction with the city. Brice’s appointment came on the heels of several violent incidents involving students, including the fatal stabbing of Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school whose…

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by Zak Failla