Mentoring
Students get taste of ‘Mentoring Madness’
ESSEX | “Mentoring Madness” swept across the North Country last Monday as mentors from area colleges, hospitals, businesses and non-profits talked with thousands of students at 13 schools about the importance of civic engagement, college and... Read more
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SUNY Plattsburgh students join ranks of university police
PLATTSBURGH | SUNY Plattsburgh University Police (UP) Lt. Jessica Facteau knew when she arrived at SUNY Plattsburgh six years ago that she wanted some kind of student-UP connection beyond that of law enforcement. Read more
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Girls on the Run raises the bar for local girls
RUTLAND | Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT) is widely known throughout the state for its physical activity-based, positive youth development program designed to empower local girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Read more
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Kindergarten Buddies program a hit at CPCS
CROWN POINT – A mentoring program is helping students at Crown Point Central School. Read more
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Need for foster families reaches ‘crisis’ levels
PLATTSBURGH — Social service agencies across the Tri-County region are desperately searching for foster families to take in the influx of children entering the system. Read more
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Mt. Abe’s Successful Mentoring Program Partners Youths With Caring Adults
BRISTOL — There is one variable that many childhood experts agree can ameliorate the uncertainty in the lives of “at risk” youths. Read more
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Holiday caroling
AU SABLE FORKS – On Dec. 15, students involved in the mentoring program at Au Sable Forks Elementary School visited senior citizens and Headstart students at the Jay Community Center for some holiday caroling. Read more
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Teens, 5th graders share benefits of mentor program
WARRENSBURG — Once a week, students from Warrensburg High School attend a gathering at the elementary school to meet with a group of fifth graders. Read more
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SCORE seeks local volunteers
TICONDEROGA — The SCORE Chapter for Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties, in partnership with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informative breakfast for potential volunteer mentors. Read more
