Created: January 07, 2021 12:05 PM
The North Colonie Central School District is moving to remote learning through Jan. 15 for grades 8-12.
The Guilderland Central School District say they will be moving to remote learning Thursday, January 7 and Friday, January 8 for grades 8-12.
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