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7 benefits of student school board members
On Board Online • April 7, 2025
By Mark Snyder
Senior Leadership Development Manager
This is part one of a three-part series that will address many of the concerns and questions NYSSBA has been hearing regarding student board members.
Can distance learning solve issues with staffing and curricular depth?
On Board Online • April 7, 2025
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
Chris Saggese teaches social studies in the Milford Central School District, but his reach goes well beyond his Otsego County classroom.
Tim Shriver to talk about dignity at NYSSBA Convention in NYC
On Board Online • April 7, 2025
By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief
Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics International, will be the opening keynote speaker for NYSSBA's 2025 Annual Convention
Officials in merged districts see greater academic opportunities for students
On Board Online • April 7, 2025
By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
In 2013, the Ilion and Mohawk school districts in Herkimer County merged to become the Central Valley school district.
Frankfort-Schuyler CSD teaches students about neurodiversity
On Board Online • April 7, 2025
By Eric D. Randall
Editor-in-Chief
Why were colorful umbrellas hung from ceilings and placed outside school buildings in the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School
State Budget Update
As state budget negotiations continue without a final agreement, state legislators passed a second short-term budget extender earlier today.
State Budget Update
The State legislature concluded their week of work in Albany earlier today
How are schools handling cellphones?
On Board Online • March 17, 2025
By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a ban on smartphones for students from kindergarten through high school.