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NYS action on free school meals coincides with federal pullbacks
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent
"Congress Passes Mega Bill that Harms School Meal Programs."
New law requires districts to plan for cardiac emergencies
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By John S. Daley
Senior Governmental Relations Representative
A new state law called Desha's Law requires school districts to include cardiac emergency response plans in all districtwide comprehensive safety plans.
Bringing microlearning to K-12 schools offers many opportunities, challenges
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst
Certifications obtained through short-term educational experiences, called "micro-credentials," have become popular in colleges and universities. Is K-12 next?
After 150 years, the NYS School for the Deaf excels at building connections with students
On Board Online • August 11, 2025
By Rick Karlin
Special Correspondent
Many school boards across New York spent time this summer devising local policies on cellphone usage to comply with a new mandate by lawmakers.
SED's new My Sister's Keeper program seeks to interest girls in STEM careers
On Board Online • July 21, 2025
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
In 2014, former President Barack Obama launched My Brother's Keeper, a nationwide program to help young men reach their full potential.
Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor could be a game changer for public education
On Board Online • July 21, 2025
By Pilar Sokol
Director of Legal Services
Just before the end of this year's session, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision which many have referred to as a game changer for public education.
Ahead of schedule, Regents adopt new academic expectations
On Board Online • July 21, 2025
By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent
At their July meeting, the state Board of Regents adopted an updated "Portrait of a Graduate"
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