In the Classroom

The Juggle is Real

Mom-Entrepreneurs Struggle to Balance Business and Kids From Home Amid COVID-19

According to a New York Times survey, 80 percent of mothers with children under 12 have said they are spending more time homeschooling their children than their partners. We talk to local mompreneurs.

By Nadine Cafaro Jun 1, 2020

Tags: homeschooling covid education

This Kingston School Introduces Kids to Tech Through Blended Learning (Sponsored)

Kingston Catholic School's blended learning program combines online and traditional classroom learning and can adapt to students’ individual needs and learning paces.

By Kingston Catholic School Feb 13, 2020

Tags: Kingston Catholic School virtual reality VR blended learning education online learning K-12 preK Kingston private schools Web Only Sponsored Content

The Devil’s Advocate: A Local Outlet for Student-Created Content

The daughter of Alex Shiffer and Sharon Richman, creators of the Shawangunk Journal, brings student-created content to the classroom through a new app.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Jan 1, 2020

Tags: Devil’s Advocate apps Ellenville High School

Valley En Vogue: Fashion Education in the Hudson Valley

From garment design and fabrication to merchandising, the Hudson Valley’s fashion education programs are flourishing.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Oct 1, 2019

Tags: fashion hudson valley fashion fashion schools fashion in the hudson valley fashion education SUNY Ulster programs Ulster County BOCES sustainable fabrics local fiber New York Sheep and Wool Festival

Minding the Mind: NYS's Mental Health Education Revolution

As the stigma around mental illness decreases, New York State schools are working to incorporate mental health first aid programs and teacher training to better support students.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Sep 1, 2019

Tags: mental health mental health class

The State Of Sex Education in New York

Only 24 states plus Washington, DC mandate sex education in public schools, according to the Guttmacher Institute: New York is not one of them. Our state does mandate HIV education, but there's no requirement that what is taught be medically accurate or culturally appropriate.

By Phillip Pantuso Aug 1, 2019

Tags: sex education new york state education sexual politics HIV education Queer sexual education consent education sexual assault New York State education standards