GUILDERLAND — Teachers here get on-the-job training using "a reflective approach."

As hurricane season starts
FEMA urges insuring for flood damage



ALBANY COUNTY — Floods are the number-one natural disaster in the United States, according to FEMA, yet flood damage is not covered by most homeowner’s insurance.

Look to intent when
prosecuting animal cruelty cases

GUILDERLAND — Friends, family, and colleagues came out to cheer for the 16 school-district employees who won awards for their loyalty and leadership, their innovation and expertise.

Preserve the magic of original texts
in a place where everyone can see them

Illustration by Forest Byrd

GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent of buildings and grounds for the Guilderland School District grew up working on a farm.

Concerns raised about 20% who don’t pass
Reading scores rise at GCSD and statewide

Modern methods of dairy farming
can reduce greenhouse gases and preserve greenspace

Contract ratified
School office workers get 4-percent raise for three years



GUILDERLAND — The office workers at Guilderland schools have a new three-year contract, providing 3.95 percent raises each year.

GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent of schools here — whoever he or she turns out to be — won’t make a first public appearance on TV.