A writing center provides students the opportunity to express themselves through poetry and collaborative projects, which in turn helps them develop  written communication and critical thinking skills.

Technology makes it possible for students to attend school and interact with classmates even when a serious medical conditions keeps them at home.

On January 28, 1986, teacher Christa McAuliffe was on board the space shuttle Challenger. She was headed into space, where she would teach lessons to school children around the world. 73-seconds into the mission, Challenger exploded. Today, 31 years later, Christa and her fellow astronauts are touching the lives of students through the Challenger Learning Center in Schenectady, New York.

Educators receive a “live lesson” and explore methodologies related to the new science standards adopted by the New York State Education Department on December 12th, 2016.

Students perform better academically, attend school more often and  are less disruptive in class when they aren’t hungry. A backpack program reduces hunger for its neediest students.

Outdoor Environmental Center

The Research Lab at Freeport is processing nano particles.

The Inquiry Based Learning Lab at the Byron-Bergen School District supports project based learning.

A floating classroom provides students an up-close look at the importance of conservation efforts.

Avon Central School District flipped the switch on the largest solar project in NYS.

How many hours of training do you think are needed to become a cosmetologist in New York State? Would you believe 1,000? This is why a group of high school students trade summer break for styling hair, giving manicures and providing skin care through a program at Capital Region BOCES.

From lawn tractors to field tractors, students at West Valley High School anxiously await the event held every spring.