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SED sending chefs to school districts to improve nutrition, boost NYS farms
On Board Online • June 29, 2026
By Alan Wechsler
Special Correspondent
At 7 a.m. on a Friday, the chefs arrived at Bethlehem High School, located in a suburban district just outside Albany.
Hochul mulls limiting screen time in school
On Board Online • June 29, 2026
By Gary Stern
Special Correspondent
Alabama and Utah have become the first states to pass laws limiting screen time for students in early elementary grades.
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.