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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.

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