Former three-term New York Governor George Pataki will keynote a global summit in Essex, New York that will convene leaders in education, corporate, and philanthropy sectors from the United States, Ireland, England, and Finland on April 21 and 22. The summit will address the … [Read more...] about Former NY Governor George Pataki to Keynote The Skills Gap and The New Economy Global Summit in Essex NY (Portions to be Live Streamed)
College for Every Student
Local Rick Dalton Featured in STRICTLY BUSINESS
Rick Dalton, Essex resident and CEO of College for Every Student (based in Essex, NY), was recently featured in an article appearing in Strictly Business written by Meg LeFevre. The article focuses on Dalton's civic involvement in Essex and beyond, particularly concerning his … [Read more...] about Local Rick Dalton Featured in STRICTLY BUSINESS
Vintage Photo: Essex Post Office
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Last week we featured the snowy image above that was shared with us by Susie Drinkwine. Do you recognize this Main Street location? This … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Post Office
A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
The sit-ins, die-ins, marches and other demonstrations sparked by the tragic deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are not just about law enforcement and our judicial system. The real cause is deeper and even more troubling: a generation of American youth has been denied hope, … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Climb the Ladder to College Success
Local Action on College Opportunity Day
On Thursday, December 4th, while college presidents and other education leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss strategies for increasing the college-going and completion rates for the nation’s underserved population, Adirondack educators were enacting those very … [Read more...] about Local Action on College Opportunity Day