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Drone soccer grows in popularity
On Board Online • February 2, 2026
By George Basler
Special Correspondent
Scott Reigle, a 15-year-old sophomore at Owego Free Academy, puts on a pair of safety glasses and reviews a check list that includes batteries and repair tools.
Elementary & Secondary Education Budget Hearing
Tomorrow, January 29, NYSSBA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, Brian Fessler will participate in the annual Legislative Elementary and Secondary Education Budget hearing.
NYSSBA's 2026-27 Executive Budget Analysis
NYSSBA’s Governmental Relations Team has completed our detailed analysis of this year’s Executive Budget.
Statement on Gov. Hochul's Executive Budget from NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider
FOR RELEASE: January 20, 2026
The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is pleased that Gov. Hochul’s proposed state budget fully funds Foundation Aid, expense-based aids and the existing universal school meals program.
Governor Proposes 2026-27 Executive Budget
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a presentation in support of her 2026-27 executive budget proposal.
Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State from NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider
FOR RELEASE: January 13, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul today presented a number of promising initiatives for public schools in her State of the State address.
2026 State of the State Address
Governor Hochul gave the annual State of the State address this afternoon from the Egg in Albany. The Governor outlined her priorities for the new legislative session, which began on January 7th.
Why everybody in NYS public education seems to be reading the same book
On Board Online • January 12, 2026
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
At the start of the school year, every district employee in the Remsenburg-Speonk School District on Long Island received a copy of the same book: