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Introduction – Ever Upward
Ask school board members around New York State what their most pressing concern is and they will most likely say student achievement. Second, however, just might be managing costs that are largely beyond their control.
New York’s public schools are responsible for the education, health and welfare of nearly 2.7 million students every day. They have a duty to provide learning environments that allow all children to reach their full academic potential while keeping them safe, secure and healthy.
