On Board Online • March 16, 2026

By Robin L. Flanigan
Special Correspondent

While discussing the Civil Rights Movement, social studies teacher Marci Kivo realized many of her middle school students were finding it difficult to grasp that various forms of racial oppression have existed beyond the plantations of the South.

On Board Online • March 16, 2026

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

For the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul has included money in her proposed state budget to ensure all who attend schools that participate in the federal meals program will receive free breakfast and lunch

On Board Online • March 16, 2026

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

While Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a minimum foundation aid increase of 1% for all school districts, the Assembly and Senate have formally expressed their support for a minimum increase of 2%.