On Board Online • December 15, 2025
By Robin L. Flanigan
Special Correspondent
Michael Sammartano, director of technology at the Pleasantville Union Free School District, was surprised at the response he received after announcing the creation of a new Community Technology Committee.
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By Amanda Bergen
KLSD Chief Communications Officer
It's eight o'clock at night, and high school junior Kait Condon isn't scrolling social media.
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By Shubh N. McTague
Staff Counsel
New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requires governmental bodies and agencies, including school districts, to allow the public to access official documents and records, subject to certain exemptions.
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By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
Should all New York students be required to understand the causes of climate change
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By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief
The State Education Department (SED) has noticed "a concerning rise in cyber-attacks aimed at school districts"
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By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
Personal finance instruction - often referred to as financial literacy - would be required for all New York students under a measure introduced at November's meeting of the state Board of Regents.
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By Matt DeLaus
Government Relations Counsel
School board members representing hundreds of member school boards participated in NYSSBA's 106th Annual Business Meeting, conducted for the sixth year in a virtual format.
More...On Board Online • November 10, 2025
By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief
What is the role of local school boards as the state prepares to shift from graduate credentials based on passing Regents exams
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By Ben Greenberg
Marketing Manager/Copywriter
At this year's Annual Convention, a "Student Voice" track included three educational sessions that featured students discussing initiatives at their schools
On Board Online • November 10, 2025
By Alan Wechsler
Special Correspondent
Ten years ago, New York State launched its Seal of Biliteracy
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