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Sensory rooms enable students to de-stress, refocus
On Board Online • September 1, 2025
By Robin L. Flanigan
Special Correspondent
The sound of water in a bubble tube. The feel of a sequin wall panel. The pressure of a roller slide.
'Interesting times': SED officials discuss federal challenges
On Board Online • September 1, 2025
By Alan Wechsler
Special Correspondent
At NYSSBA's Leadership in Education Event in early August, attendees heard from an education finance expert...
New NYSSBA report highlights local strategies for addressing teacher shortages
FOR RELEASE: August 25, 2025
School districts in New York that are experiencing teacher shortages can take concrete steps on their own to enhance recruitment and retention of classroom instructors, according to a report by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).
Focus on improving numeracy continues this fall
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
The New York State Education Department (SED) has released eight instructional guidance documents on best practices for effective mathematics instruction.
NYS action on free school meals coincides with federal pullbacks
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent
"Congress Passes Mega Bill that Harms School Meal Programs."
New law requires districts to plan for cardiac emergencies
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.
Bringing microlearning to K-12 schools offers many opportunities, challenges
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
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?
After 150 years, the NYS School for the Deaf excels at building connections with students
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
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.