On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By John S. Daley
Senior Governmental Relations Representative
A new state law called Desha's Law requires school districts to include cardiac emergency response plans in all districtwide comprehensive safety plans.
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By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
Certifications obtained through short-term educational experiences, called "micro-credentials," have become popular in colleges and universities. Is K-12 next?
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By Rick Karlin
Special Correspondent
Many school boards across New York spent time this summer devising local policies on cellphone usage to comply with a new mandate by lawmakers.
More...On Board Online • July 21, 2025
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
In 2014, former President Barack Obama launched My Brother's Keeper, a nationwide program to help young men reach their full potential.
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By Pilar Sokol
Director of Legal Services
Just before the end of this year's session, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision which many have referred to as a game changer for public education.
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By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
At their July meeting, the state Board of Regents adopted an updated "Portrait of a Graduate"
More...On Board Online • June 30, 2025
By Alan Wechsler
Special Correspondent
Asked what he has learned from high school classes on media literacy, Michael Alfaro recites a Spanish expression...
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By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
Twenty-one of the 24 districts that held school budget revotes on June 17 had the same or revised spending plans approved.
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By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
The State Education Department plans to create four new special subject tenure areas...
More...On Board Online • June 9, 2025
By Mark Snyder
Senior Leadership Development Manager
The governing body of a BOCES is referred to as "the BOCES Board of Education" or "the BOCES board."
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