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Local school districts opt out of federal lunch program
Some find federal lunch rules too restrictive
Casey So Hyeun Cho Published on Sep. 4 2013 Times Union THRIVE Section
In 2012, the National School Lunch Program changed to try to make children healthier. Trouble is, schools have learned a year into the program, this only works if the children eat what you're serving.
The regulations about what can be served became stricter and more specific — like serving a full half cup of dark green, red/orange vegetables and dried beans/peas at least once a week and putting them in a separate cup.
At least three local school districts — Voorheesville, Niskayuna and Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake — and Bethlehem High School have opted out of the federal program, giving back reimbursements in order to have more flexibility in...
Passion makes teacher life of the science party
John Slyer on weekend bill at miSci
Casey So Hyeun Cho Published on Times Union Preview for Nov. 7-13, 2013
John Slyer, a science teacher at Shaker Junior High School, wants his students, young people — and you — to know: Science can make your life better.
Slyer doesn't just teach this idea, he lives it and loves it.
Start with his name. He calls himself "Mr. Sly, the Science Guy" when he presents science programs, which he's been doing for the past 20 years. He spreads a love of science every day in his job, of course.
He keeps it relatable with questions about people his students know, such as if they know anyone living with a ...
Disney on Ice celebrates long, magical legacy
"100 Years of Magic" ice show coming to Times Union Center
Casey So Hyeun Cho Published on Times Union Preview for Dec. 18-22, 2013
"Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic" is tailor-made for the short-attention-span generation, more attuned to singles than albums and online videos than feature-length films.
The show, which begins next Wednesday and runs through Dec. 22 at Times Union Center, features more than 60 Disney characters, ranging from the classics of yesteryear (such as Pinocchio and Snow White) to more recent films such as "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and "Toy Story," in scenes that run about 6 or 7 minutes.
"The title and the idea of '100 Years of Magic' is to celebrate Walt's legacy," said the performance director Cory Obst...