If you’re not escaping north or south over the school break, never fear, there are children’s programs galore that will inspire and delight.

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that two local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term. Congratulations to Thomas Steers of Purchase and Gentiana Xhema of Rye.

At Rye’s three City elementary schools, software like Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math is playing an ever-increasing role in helping students catch up on their math skills.

The Rye City School District Technology Committee, headed by Board member Blake Jimes-Storey, is putting together a shopping list with a budget of $286,000, courtesy of Governor Cuomo’s Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014.