07.11.06

Charter's first class farewell

Graduation of 4th-graders is a milestone for Albany's Brighter Choice school

ALBANY -- Brighter Choice Charter Schools reached a milestone Monday, graduating its first class of fourth-graders.

Wearing caps and gowns, 35 boys...

07.11.06

District attorney helps honor charter schools' first graduates

The first graduating classes of the Brighter Choice elementary schools were told at Monday's ceremony that "you folks are in for a lot of graduations" in future years.

Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares also told...

12.02.05

Pollster discusses women's options

Females have more power than ever, but some don't realize it, author says

ALBANY -- We may live in a post-feminist era, but that doesn't mean women are powerless.

Actually, females have never been more influential but "they...

10.04.05

Charting a new education path

Proposed all-male charter high school in Albany would have environmental theme, longer days

ALBANY — Saying they believe youngsters in the upper grades should have a choice of where to become educated, a group of activists...

09.15.05

Harsh Words for City Schools

Civil rights official calls state report evidence of Albany district's failings

ALBANY -- The nation's top civil rights official took aim at the Albany City School District on Wednesday, blasting Philip Magnet Academy's low test...