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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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View MoreWestchester replaces diesel Bee-Line fleet with 116 hybrid buses
Westchester County has retired every diesel bus in its Bee-Line system, replacing them with 116 new hybrid-electric vehicles built by New Flyer in a purchase funded through more than $156 million in county and federal dollars.
Education
View MoreScarsdale resident challenges speech guidelines on legal grounds
Scarsdale resident Jordan Copeland told the Board of Education on Aug. 24 that the district's proposed student expression guidelines use a legal standard that conflicts with binding Second Circuit precedent, potentially exposing the district to First Amendment liability.
Education
View MoreScarsdale board pauses student speech guidelines before school year
The Scarsdale Board of Education delayed proposed student expression guidelines for school-sponsored events after Superintendent Drew Patrick recommended a pause, citing concerns the rules could unintentionally restrict protected speech.
Education
View MoreMost Eastchester bus appeals denied as fleet shrinks to 6 buses
Eastchester's bus fleet dropped from 18 to 6 large buses, and most of the 295 families who filed transportation appeals were denied seats; $2 million in state emergency aid has been secured to offset budget cuts.
Education
View MoreWestchester childcare scholarships open to families earning up to $132K
Westchester County's Childcare Scholarship Program covers middle-income families earning up to $132,000 a year, while its broader assistance program supports nearly 5,000 slots with most families paying under $50 per month.
Education
View MoreWestchester lands $4M federal grant for youth mental health program
Westchester County's Department of Community Mental Health received a $4 million, four-year federal SAMHSA grant to launch THRIVE Westchester, a coordinated behavioral health program for children and teens that will partner with schools, families and healthcare providers.
Education
View More3 local high schools land in New York's top 50
Edgemont (No. 33), Scarsdale (No. 40) and Bronxville (No. 50) high schools all placed in New York's top 50 in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report rankings released Aug. 18, with Bronxville posting a 100 percent graduation rate.
Education
View MoreFormer Scarsdale special ed director sues Yonkers over alleged retaliation
Jenn Herlihy, who served as interim director of special education at Scarsdale Public Schools, has filed a federal lawsuit against Yonkers Public Schools alleging she was fired for reporting systemic IEP non-compliance affecting thousands of students. She is launching a free advocacy podcast for parents the week of Aug. 20.
Education
View MoreWestchester opens $105,000 in youth grants
The Westchester County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for three grant programs totaling up to $105,000 for youth development, team sports and sports education, with proposals due Sept. 24, 2026.
Education
View MoreFree associate degrees, Chromebooks available to adults through Westchester programs
Four Westchester County programs offer free college degrees, Chromebooks and career mentorship that Bronxville, Scarsdale and Eastchester residents can access this fall, including SUNY Reconnect's no-cost associate degree for adults 25–55 and Connect Westchester's digital equity initiative.
Education
View MoreEastchester mailing bus eligibility letters as district overhauls school traffic
The Eastchester school district is mailing bus transportation eligibility letters reflecting new distance requirements approved by voters in June, while also launching an early drop-off pilot at three elementary schools and coordinating with town departments on traffic pattern changes ahead of September.
Education
View MoreEastchester board approves new traffic patterns at three school campuses
The Eastchester school board approved updated traffic and parking lot patterns at Eastchester High School, Waverly, and Greenvale at a July 29 special meeting, with a fourth school's plan presented but not yet voted on.
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