Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Watervliet
Watervliet Schools Grant Tenure to 10 Educators
The Watervliet Board of Education granted tenure to 10 educators, including an administrator and nine teachers, at its April 14 meeting.
Four Watervliet winter teams earn NYSPHSAA scholar-athlete honors
Four Watervliet winter sports teams earned NYSPHSAA scholar-athlete honors by maintaining team GPAs of 90 percent or higher. Thirty-six individual athletes also met the academic standard.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Watervliet administrator retires after 24 years, wins district leadership award
Kirsten DeMento, director of accountability and educational programs for Watervliet City School District, received an Excellence in District Administrative Leadership Award after 24 years with the district. She retires this month.
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