On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Brian Fessler
Chief Advocacy Officer

Shortly before midnight on May 27, the state Legislature finalized its work on the 2026-27 state budget.

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent

District and school leaders play a vital role in developing and sustaining school-based mental health supports that promote safe and supportive school climates

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

In the week beginning March 30, students in a dozen school districts in the Capital District used skin-safe pastel markers to write words such as "bold" and "kind" on their arms, faces or other body parts.

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent

Entering the main building of the Jericho Union Free School District, it instantly becomes clear that science matters here.

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By Shubh N. McTague
Staff Counsel

In Lynch v. Bd. of Educ. of the Maine-Endwell CSD, the Appellate Division, Third Department, held that school districts cannot use "piggybacking"

On Board Online • June 8, 2026

By George Basler
Special Correspondent

When schools open for the next academic year in September, teachers in the Maine-Endwell Central School District will be greeted with a new board policy

On Board Online • May 18, 2026

By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst

How can the role of student school board members be made meaningful?

On Board Online • May 18, 2026

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief

NYSSBA and other education advocacy groups are calling for the state to add five years to the timeline for zero-emission school buses.

On Board Online • May 18, 2026

By Rick Karlin
Special Correspondent

When students return to Saratoga Springs High School in September, they can expect some new lunch menu options in their cafeteria, including freshly grilled chicken, beef and vegetables.

On Board Online • May 18, 2026

By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent

There's a significant gap between New York's high school graduation rate and the percentage of graduates considered proficient in high school math