Earning a technical endorsement

May 22, 2017

CTE students have an additional task to complete before the end of the year. Learn how technical assessments lead to extra benefits for graduates.

QIII announces principal changes

May 16, 2017

Our mission at Questar III is to continuously be evaluating and providing the best possible services and programs for the students in the region. To continue this mission, we are making a change to our building leadership at George Washington School and the Academy at Rensselaer Educational Center.

A Look at Cuba’s Education System

A Look at Cuba’s Education System

Apr 28, 2017

I traveled to Cuba as part of an American Association of School Administrators (AASA) delegation from April 17-22. I was seeking to answer two important questions: How are Cubans able to maintain one of the highest literacy levels in the world? What (if anything) can we learn from the Cuban educational system?

NV student confirms her calling

Apr 26, 2017

It’s common for young kids to watch TV and “decide” what they want to be when they grow up, even if that “career goal” changes weekly. For Gaetana Baldwin, though, crime dramas helped push her toward a career she’s actively pursuing with the help of Questar III’s New...

Boards approve admin budget

Apr 26, 2017

On April 25, component school districts’ boards of education unanimously approved Questar III’s proposed $6.1 million administrative budget for the 2017-2018 school year. This is the only portion of the budget that Questar III’s 22 component school boards vote on each year. Component boards also voted to fill four BOCES Board of education positions.

Seeking entries for park art exhibit

Apr 20, 2017

Do you want a chance to display your artwork at Schodack Island State Park? Questar III and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are partnering for a special student art exhibit at the park, and we are looking for artwork from students in...

Bringing books to life for students

Apr 17, 2017

Students in Jessie Green’s class at George Washington School have a new resource as part of their literacy work. Peruse their classroom bookshelf, and you’ll find several books with a QR code inside. When scanned, the code brings the reader to a YouTube video of the...

Staff Q&A: Ken Twinam

Apr 13, 2017

Each month, we feature a brief Q&A with one of our staff. This month, we meet Ken Twinam. What is your role here at Questar III, and where do you work? I am the Information Technology Manager and work out of the Central Office. How long have you worked here? Two...