Education News and Announcements

Kingston, NY (February 12, 2025) – The Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), a leader in innovative educational services delivery, has chosen acclaimed author, scholar, and speaker Dr. Yong …

"We have to be sure that our leaders understand how to build conditions in their schools, push against some of the archaic practices that really push against belonging and access …

As a former middle school math teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences. This understanding has deepened through my collaboration …

American schools begin teaching English language arts in early childhood, but, in some places, STEM education doesn’t start until middle school. In 2024, I find that surprising. Inspired by the …

In the relatively recent past, people could make a living by performing mathematical procedures in their heads quickly and accurately. Math was taught to prepare them for this profession, emphasizing …

One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it’s a subject where you sit at a desk and do 30 math problems alone. There …

An interview with David McCool, President & CEO at Muzzy Lane, by Alina Okun, co-founder of Walnut Career Intelligence Q: Why did Muzzy Lane decide to focus on soft skills? …

According to the CDC, adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, the nation’s youth is experiencing a mental health crisis. At the beginning …

Traditional engineering schools and workplaces have long prioritized hard skills over soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. From my experience working as an engineer and hiring them, …

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Kingston, NY (October 29, 2024) – The Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), a leader in innovative educational services delivery, today announced the opening of …