On Board Online • May 3, 2021

By Merri Rosenberg
Special Correspondent

Like nearly everything else this school year, the pandemic is going to affect summer programs. While last summer involved remote academic classes, districts are looking forward to offering in-person classes this summer, as well as enrichment activities.

On Board Online • May 3, 2021

Robert S. Schneider
NYSSBA Executive Director

During the pandemic, many school board members across the state have shared with me that they are amazed by the resourcefulness and resilience of their superintendents.

Over the last 14 months or so, our superintendents have been pulled in every direction by public health experts, elected officials, community members, parents, students, faculty members and labor leaders.

On Board Online • May 3, 2021

By Dr. Kenneth W. Eastwood

"Everything can look like a failure in the middle." - Roseabeth Kanter

The practice of "social promotion" - moving kids along with their same-age cohorts, regardless of a lack of solid academic proficiency - has long been discredited. However, most of America's 14,000 school systems will do just that in September.

On Board Online • May 3, 2021

By John Daley
Governmental Relations Representative

On April 6, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law that will enable local governments - including school districts - to "piggyback" on contracting until July 31, 2023.

On Board Online • May 3, 2021

By Shubh N. McTague
Staff Counsel

On April 12, the state Department of Health (DOH) released updated guidance on end of academic year celebrations. This updated guidance covers commencements and graduation ceremonies (effective May 1, 2021) as well as social gatherings organized by districts such as proms and balls (effective June 1, 2021).