Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Johnstown
Johnstown Schools Expand Discipline Program to Warren Street Elementary
Johnstown School District expands Conscious Discipline, a behavior and learning program emphasizing emotional safety, from Pleasant Avenue Elementary to Warren Street Elementary this fall.
Twenty Students Graduate From HFM PTECH With High School Diplomas and Associate Degrees
Twenty students from nine HFM area school districts completed the six-year PTECH program and earned both high school diplomas and associate degrees at a ceremony May 21.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Montgomery Academy celebrates first GED graduate in six years
Dremikal Baker became the first graduate from Montgomery Academy's GED program in six years, earning his diploma through the corrections education program at Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
23 PTECH students make Dean's List at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery
PTECH students earned academic honors at two SUNY campuses this spring, with 23 students making the Dean's List at Fulton-Montgomery and nine earning recognition at Cobleskill.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026