Cooperstown tied for Number 7 in the state for the biggest jump in ELA proficiency levels among more than 650 districts analyzed statewide, reinforcing a districtwide focus on reading and writing instruction across all grade levels.…
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Cooperstown Central School junior Andrew Olski is the winner of the inaugural Hugh C. MacDougall Essay Contest. The writing competition, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cooperstown, is in honor of longtime Rotarian Hugh MacDougall.…
The data showed that in the 2024-2025 school year “proficiency” in both ELA and math increased. The proficiency standard, considered a level three or higher on the test, requires students to at least demonstrate “a solid understanding of the grade-level standards.”…
Officials for the Cooperstown Central School District delivered a presentation on the proposed capital project last Thursday, December 11. Voters will decide whether to approve the proposal in a referendum tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. Polls are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cooperstown Junior-Senior High School, 39 Linden Avenue, inside the auditorium.…
During public comment, two representatives of the Cooperstown Faculty Association, the union representing the district’s teachers, reflected on positive events in the district before sharing concerns about labor grievances.…
Barktoberfest kicks off promptly at 1 p.m., featuring American Kennel Club dog agility demonstrations by the Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club, family-friendly activities, animal-associated exhibits and visits with adoptable pets.…
Student Andrew Miller shared, “CFEE’s support for our quiz team has meant the world to me. Our trip to Chicago has not only allowed us to compete at the highest level but also gave our team lasting memories and provided us with an impactful cultural and social experience. I don’t think there is another experience like Chicago..."…
While Universal Pre-K was not among the topics on the published agenda for the meeting, the subject was the primary focus of CCSD Superintendent Sarah Spross’ prepared report to the BOE. Spross said she’s heard, indirectly, that Universal Pre-K is a desire of some community members, so the superintendent felt it was the right time to “put everyone on the same page” about the idea so that the current board could decide whether to further explore the possibility.…
While there have been instances in the past few years when the BOE has been asked to approve the removal of books, what is different about last Wednesday’s request, by comparison, is the size and scale of the list and the confusion, at present, around what exactly it means for a title to appear on the list.…
I would be remiss if I did not single out Alicia Chase for thanks and recognition. In a world where not everyone helps, not everyone shows up, and not everyone works, Alicia is the opposite. She is consistently the hardest working public servant in our community.…
