PAUL BUCKOWSKI / TIMES UNION View report cards for schools around the state Search for results by county:   Albany County  Rensselaer County  Saratoga County  Schenectady County  All counties in New York School report cards open eyes, spark debate Figures show that the effort toward accountability may be making some serious headway BEST SCHOOL Shaker High's Regents program a model for others 77 percent success rate took more than six years, school officials caution HARRISON BEST TEACHER Hard work makes U.S. history come alive in classroom Shaker High educator's lively style draws out students SHEPELAVY BEST TEACHER Chemistry teacher knows the formula for success Juliane Shepelavy makes science meaningful and fun for students at Ballston Spa High School OTHER STORIES Regents exam to put juniors to the test Starting in 2000, students will be required to pass exam to graduate Clock is ticking on English Regents requirement As tests approach, teachers say their students' readiness varies widely Urban school gains ground in reading program Intense effort raises scores at Schuyler Elementary School PEP test's demise brings new worries for schools 3rd-grade reading test makes way for 4th-grade language assessment, and scores are expected to drop Applying to colleges? Hedge your bets A record number of potential applicants in the U.S. ups the ante for students Teachers can make all the difference A collection of memories by professionals		3rd-grade level  6th-grade level  High school math  High school English Forum Share your views on the state's Report Card on the Schools State Education Department's suggested reading lists by grade level:   K-2   Grades 3-5   Grades 6-8   Grades 9-12

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