Today is officially International Women's Day, and our music teacher, Ms. Auriti is officially "Rocking" the perfect shirt. #empower, #InternationalWomensDay2022 @SIBOD31 Dr. Marion Wilson Christine Chavez Dr. Denise D’Anna

A Staten Island high school recently worked to provide students the opportunity to learn about different careers. Send your education happenings!! silive.com/education/2022…

It was a difficult shift for students across the country when the coronavirus shuttered school buildings in March 2020. But for Vienna Du, it presented an opportunity to become closer to her Asian heritage. ow.ly/q69j50IeVCF

If you are interested in talking about the cost of your commute (not just $$ — time and pulled-out hair counts too), reach out to my colleague Erik Bascome for a story he's pursuing for SIAdvance. Contact info in link below. silive.com/news/2022/03/c…

New York City is expanding its Gifted and Talented program to every school district citywide by adding more seats for kindergarten students, as well as opening a program for third-grade students. ow.ly/fHfp50IJXc2

Dozens of students walk through racks of sequined and satin formal gowns and plenty of men’s trousers and dress shirts — sifting through different styles and sizes to find the right outfit for a special occasion. ow.ly/2t6h50IJXss

First full season in the NHL. First Vezina Trophy nomination. You’re one of a kind, Shesty, and we’re so glad you’re in a Blueshirt.

Pretty amazing to see Staten Island 2100 #inprint for SIAdvance. Awesome work by the print team to include these visuals to help drive this story. As my grandfather (a print reader) said, “It’s a pretty cool article.”

The school year is almost over - but the education news never stops! We still want to hear your exciting stories about new programs or extraordinary students this summer. Email me at [email protected]. @SIBOD31 silive.com/education/2022…

A Staten Island music and band teacher was honored with a grand prize award for teaching excellence last week. ow.ly/aZUj50JxeC8

The NYS Health Dept has confirmed a case of polio in Rockland County. Those who are vaccinated for polio are considered to be at low risk. The # of unvax'd against this disease has crept up in recent years, including in NYC. Health Dept strongly recommends you get vax'd asap.

Wagner Cheerleaders bringing on #wagnerspirit as they welcome our students to our #wagner2022 First day of School #falconsallsayeveryday #falconsSOAR #elevateD31 Dr. Marion Wilson NYC Public Schools

Welcome back Dreyfus Intermediate School 49 and EagleAcademySI! The pride of Stapleton has arrived!♥️🦅🦁♥️ Dr. Marion Wilson Christine Chavez

This feeling. 🥰 #BackToSchoolNYC

A special “Pathways to Graduation-SI Shout Out” to Annalise Knudson of the SIAdvance for her coverage of Pathways to Graduation-Staten Island and our amazing community partners! Article #1: silive.com/education/2023… Article #2: silive.com/education/2023…

Thank you Annalise Knudson of SIAdvance for the front page and full page coverage of NYC Public Schools’ Pathways to Graduation-SI in today’s newspaper! #ItTakesAVillage #HSEandBeyond #District79

Hey #planttwitter, what kind of plant is this? My colleague Annalise Knudson wants to know.

@TransitErwin Another Citi Bike Bermuda Triangle

Pretty cool tidbit: My coverage of the Graniteville Wetlands is included in this report. silive.com/news/2022/03/h… Story TK for SIAdvance.