School discipline debate spurs calls for action in Syracuse
Syracuse educators discuss discipline and youth violence as data show disparities in suspensions, while parents, students, and unions push for a model program. Officials seek funds for after school and weekend programs, and students share views on conflicts outside school and the need for supervised activities.
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National Teachers Union
Syracuse Teachers Association
Syracuse
STA
Kate McKenna
Corcoran
Paulette Johnson
Syra
Cuse
Roy Bernardi
Anthony Meggesto
Clinton
Christmas Past Comes Alive at Brewerton Museum Show
More than 400 visitors explored a century of Christmas at the Oliver Stevens Block House Museum in Brewerton. Children toured Victorian clothing, toy horses, and carriages while Santa and an elf handed out treats. A Shacksboro Schoolhouse Christmas play by 14 students showcased period poems and modern stories, directed by Lynn Wilder, drawing cheers from about 60 adults.
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Stephanie Suhey
Oliver Stevens
Brewerton
Hastings
Stephanie
Santa Claus
Ethan Fab
Chris Stallknecht
Black House
Tina Peters
Parish
Peters
Shacksboro
Baldwinsville
Lynn Wilder
Brooklyn
Jim Young
Poofert T. Moose
Meney Comeins
Arthur Corrice
David Harold
Brewerton Block House
David
Carol Harold
Ginny Brown
Santa
Church embraces diverse faces in global Catholicism
In Syracuse, Bishop Braxton urged inclusion as Catholicism grows diverse with Hispanic, Asian, and African roots. He warned against a uniform church and highlighted Vatican II reforms expanding lay roles. Local Masses now reflect multiple cultures, with Vietnamese and Spanish services, and Southeast Asian refugees reshaping worship.
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Syracuse
N Y
Siracusa
Italy
Edward K. Braxton
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Braxton
Archdiocese of
St. Louis
United States
Chicago
Champlin
St. John the Evangelist Church
United
Los Angeles
Onondaga County
Robert Chryst
Calcutta
Torah Light and Dedication Echoes of Hanukkah
In Jerusalem and at Temple Beth El, Rhodes and four alcaeun colleagues carried Torahs in a solemn Sunday procession. Rabbis like Teitelbaum repair parchment by hand, preserving the Torah as the tree of life and a covenant gift.
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Jerusalem
Temple
Israel
Rhodes
Calleagues
Temple Beth el
Michael Marmor
United States
Marmor
Saul Teitelbaum
Monsey
Teitelbaum
Syracuse schools weigh beverage sales deal with Coca Cola
Assemblywoman protests how Syracuse district handles a potential exclusive sales contract with Coca Cola. Superintendent Cappa says community input will come later. district eyes state aid for facilities through “pouring rights” revenue. A January or February RFP planned with community forums in March and a hoped for spring contract.
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Joan Christensen
Syracuse
Simmons
Cappa
North
Syracuse Teachers Association
Kate McKenna
Syracuse Common
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Ince
County
McKinnon
Incoln Middle School
Latisha Chisholm
Carousel Center
Mattydale
Lincoln
Lauren Palmason
Lincoln Roundtable
Chisholm
Vanry Edwards
Boy Scouts
Church
Joseph Champlin
Solomon
Christensen
Thomas Cappa
New York
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