The debate over the value of standardized testing has been going on for decades, and it always seems to come to a head this time of year. In the past, I had been vocal in criticizing the process. While my position has softened over the years, it is worth re-stating my concerns here as ...

Sometimes, it takes several failures before getting it right. It is said that success is not in never failing, but in getting back up after you fail. Everything is a learning process. Centaur Stride’s existence is a process of learning what is needed, what works and what doesn’t, trying ...

The Fredonia Shakespeare Club recently met at Judi Lutz Woods’ home hosted by Beckie Ross with President Sharon Klug presiding. After a short business meeting, Karin Seager Cockram presented her paper on Madeline L’Engle. Madeleine L’Engle Camp was born in New York City on Nov. 29, ...

The following students were chosen as Students of the Month for March representing grades kindergarten to five. These students demonstrated the character trait of Fairness on a consistent basis. Front row: Frankie Skelly, Kate Ransom, Molly Timmerman, Finnley Edson. Middle row: Aryiah ...

SUNY Fredonia senior Amy Li has been honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The systemwide award recognizes students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) for academic merit and perseverance. “I am constantly reminded of the profound impact ...

Georgiana (Gia) Knott is a junior at Cassadaga Valley Middle/High School, and has been chosen as Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280’s candidate for the American Legion’s Empire Girls State for 2025. Gia maintains a GPA of 91.7%, and is described as an exceptional student and peer with an ...