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Governor Announces Budget 'General Agreement,' Speaker Says 'No Deal'
State Budget Update
This morning Governor Hochul announced she had reached a “general agreement” with legislative leaders on the 2026-27 state budget.
State Budget Extender #8
State Budget Update
Earlier today, as state budget negotiations continue between the Governor and the Legislature, the Senate and Assembly passed a sixth state budget extender.
Ethical hacking tests school cybersecurity
On Board Online • April 27, 2026
By Amanda Cammarano
ERIE 1 BOCES
Schools can be prime targets for cybercriminals. One way to stay cyber safe? Voluntarily get hacked.
How can schools use AI to address Portrait of a Graduate challenges?
On Board Online • April 27, 2026
By Gary Stern
Special Correspondent
Artificial intelligence can be an effective tool in helping students achieve each of the six competencies outlined by the state's Portrait of a Graduate
Public labor negotiations? After trying it last year, Ithaca CSD and its teachers plan to do it again
On Board Online • April 27, 2026
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
When the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association sat down to negotiate a new contract last year, they didn't do it behind closed doors.
Why do some schools outperform their peers?
On Board Online • April 27, 2026
By Kristen C. Wilcox, Maria I. Khan, Jessie Tobin and Aaron Leo
The University at Albany
Our team at the University at Albany, called NYKids, has examined state test scores and other data on school performance in New York State since 2005.
State Budget Extender #6
State Budget Update
Earlier today, as state budget negotiations continue between the Governor and the Legislature, the Senate and Assembly passed a sixth state budget extender.
State Budget Extender #4
Earlier today, as state budget negotiations continue between the Governor and the legislature, the Senate and Assembly passed a fourth state budget extender.