Now more than ever, schools are utilizing data to enhance instruction and improve learning for students. This is done by giving students in grades Pre-K through 8 a universal screener three times a year, as well as using other measures. That da...

Students love snow days. It's a surprise day off and an opportunity to sleep in and play outside in the snow. But who decides on whether we have school or we need to close for the day because of the weather? And how do they make that decision?<...

Mathematics is one of the fundamental subjects we teach to students, known as one of the three R’s in reading, writing and arithmetic. From the time students enter pre-k or kindergarten and they are learning how to count, all the way up to high...

Every parent has comforted their child and tried to help them feel better when the child is sick or hurt - whether it’s a cold, a stomach bug, or they tripped and skinned their knee. When students are at school, that responsibility is met by ou...

The popular community event Winterfest will be returning to Howard L. Goff Middle School in East Greenbush on Saturday, January 18. A full day of family friendly events have been planned including a pancake breakfast in the cafeteria, bounce ho...