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Schumer: Pro-education groups helped pass stimulus

On Board Online • September 6, 2010

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke with NYSSBA Senior Writer Marc Humbert on Aug. 30 about federal stimulus spending for education.  

Q: Tell us about your role in the $10 billion education jobs bill just approved by Congress that is set to bring $607 million to New York.
A:  Right from the beginning, I felt that it was extremely important to aid our schools directly. In fact, I was very much involved in the stimulus bill (approved by Congress in 2009) which aided the schools separately from FMAP (Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage).

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Reports

Cloud Computing for Schools

Cloud Computing

It's not just the in-thing anymore. Cloud Computing is gaining traction among businesses and employers due to its cost savings potential - especially in this tight economy.

School districts are using cloud computing to enhance student learning, save money and communicate more effectively with the public.

What do school board members and administrators need to know about cloud computing?

NYSSBA's new research report explores the ins-and-outs of this technology.

Full Report (12 pages - 1.58 MB) 

Please visit the Cloud Computing website at www.nyssba.org/cloud
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News Releases

School board members to focus on reform in upcoming school year

FOR RELEASE:  September  2, 2010

CONTACT: David Albert 
(518) 783-3716 or (518) 320-2221 cell

As the new school year begins, school board members around the state are poised to lay the groundwork for long-term reforms intended to improve student achievement for years to come.

“The comprehensive reforms we are striving towards will allow our schools to improve and our students to succeed in the classroom, in college and in their careers,” said NYSSBA Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer.  “This is the year of reform.”

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Daily Clips

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

In a new role, teachers move to run schools
the New York Times

Health official: End perfect attendance awards
the Times Herald-Record

With classes starting, schools must make do with less
the Journal News

Upcoming Events

FIS 101: Fiscal Oversight (ONLINE) - Session 5
Date: September 1 - October 13, 2010
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Using Demographics and Capacity Data for District Planning
Date: September 14, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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FIS 206: An Education Foundation Continuum: A Strategic Plan for Success & Sustainability - Webinar
Date: September 15, 2010
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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34th Annual Education Law Conference
Date: September 16, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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