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WSKG Morning Edition host Brent Fox talks with education reporter Megan Zerez about a potential elementary school closure in Binghamton.

When pressed, school board President Brian Whalen said there will be a temporary hold on any closures until the district has exhausted other options.

The district has proposed shuttering the aging school in order to cut costs and address a decline in projected enrollment across the district.

The district is now considering renovating the aging schools and keep them all open.

School districts got a big lifeline during the pandemic — an influx of federal COVID aid and more state aid.

Students at Binghamton High School returned to class last week to a few changes.

A student at Binghamton High School was shot Thursday morning in an altercation near school grounds, according to a statement released by the Binghamton City School District.

Students at Binghamton High School will move to remote learning and it’s not because of COVID-19. The shift online is in reaction to recent behavior issues among students.

Students at Binghamton High School were evacuated Wednesday morning after a small fire was discovered in a restroom.