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A local organization out of Madison County is offering an education class on how to identify edible weed candy that may drop into your kid's trick or treat bags.

This week's delay in New York's Common Core has a lot of layers and on Wednesday morning, First News with Keeler on WIBX attempted to peel them back with Deputy Commissioner Ken Slentz. What does this all mean for parents and students...

A lawsuit filed by a group called New Yorkers for Students' Education Rights (NYSER) charges that New York State violates its constitution when it fails to provide a 'sound and basic' public education for all students in the state.

Monday night's Education Town Hall meeting with State Education Commissioner John B. King at Whitesboro High School drew a large crowd featuring many unhappy teachers and parents. The event, sponsored by Senator Joe Griffo, became heated over testing and the common core curriculum and that was reflected in the calls that came into First News with Keeler in the Morning on Tuesday...

Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we ...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito is urging the public to watch the new state video on the threat and prevention of sexual abuse crimes against children.