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For first time since Herkimer DARE inception, all students graduate from program

HERKIMER, N.Y. - On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the Herkimer Elementary School held its 2012 DARE graduation where 77 students successfully graduated from the fourteen-week program. Read more »

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Local educators have some fears of Governor's teacher-evaluation plan

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Teachers will soon be graded in the classroom now that a performance evaluation system is now a reality. According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, that means New York State will not lose its $700 million in "Race to the Top" federal funding. Read More »

Cuomo: NY, union agree on teacher evaluation plan

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A statewide agreement on a tougher teacher evaluation system broadly reflects a 2010 law passed by the Legislature to qualify for $700 million in federal education reform funds. Read More »

SUNYIT hosts regional showcase at Marcy campus

MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher and presidents of several other SUNY schools were at SUNYIT in Marcy Thursday for a regional showcase. Read More »

Local survey reveals alarming statistics for Oneida County students

ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - A recent survey shows Oneida county students' depression and ideas of suicide have risen above national levels, while bullying has decreased. Read More »