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SED announces ambitious shift to competency-based approach
On Board Online • June 29, 2026
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
Under an ambitious plan unveiled by the State Education Department (SED) at the June Board of Regents meeting, P-12 schools would shift from a system that emphasizes earning credits
Hearing concerns about too much screen time? Pocantico Hills emphasizes 'digital wellness'
On Board Online • June 29, 2026
By Gary Stern
Special Correspondent
A team of student "digital wellness ambassadors" is having lunch in the Pocantico Hills Central School District in Westchester County, explaining their activities to a visitor.
2026 State Legislative Session Concludes
2026 State Legislative Session Concludes
Late last week, the state legislature completed their work for the 2026 legislative session.
New state budget delays bus mandate, reforms Tier 6 and boosts foundation aid
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.
SED provides six mental health briefs
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
Mohonasen student's self-image activity goes viral in Capital District high schools
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.
In Jericho UFSD, original research in the sciences is 'the new cool'
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.
State appellate court rules districts cannot use piggybacking for public works contracts
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"