How can school boards videoconference and honor the Open Meetings Law?

On Board Online • November 7, 2022

By Ben Greenberg
Marketing Manager/Copywriter

Kristin O'Neill, assistant director of the state Committee on Open Government, spoke at NYSSBA's 2022 Annual Convention & Education Expo about a state law that protects the public's right to attend meetings of public bodies.


Improving the emotional health of students looks different in these five school districts

On Board Online • November 7, 2022

By George Basler
Special Correspondent

The social and emotional health of students is a paramount concern, and the COVID pandemic has made it an even more pressing issue.


Business meeting delegates address wide array of issues

On Board Online • November 7, 2022

By Paul Heiser
Senior Research Analyst

Delegates to NYSSBA's Annual Business Meeting overwhelmingly adopted a resolution supporting comprehensive reform of the state's foundation aid formula.


Film on recovery from teen depression sparks dialogue at NYSSBA Convention

On Board Online • November 7, 2022

By George Basler
Special Correspondent

The film Tough Hope begins by listing some distressing statistics: Thirty-six percent of teenage girls will experience depression between 12 and 17 years of age;


Actress Marlee Matlin keynotes 2022 Convention & Education Expo

On Board Online • November 7, 2022

By Eric D. Randall
Editor-In-Chief

Mixing personal history with inspirational exhortation, actress Marlee Matlin told school board members at NYSSBA's 2022 Annual Convention & Education Expo that their duty to foster the success of all children includes those categorized as having special needs.


State School Boards Association brings its annual convention to Syracuse

FOR RELEASE: October 24, 2022

Some 1,500 school board members and other school district leaders from throughout New York State will gather in Syracuse this week at the New York State School Board’s Association’s 2022 Annual Convention and Education Expo to explore such timely issues as student mental wellness, school security, school climate, student achievement and academic improvement.


Annual Business Meeting Results

Yesterday, delegates participating in the 2022 Annual Business Meeting engaged in constructive debate on a number of important issues.


Restart of school accountability system, changes in labeling sought by Regents

On Board Online • October 10, 2022

By Christopher Carola
Special Correspondent

The Board of Regents has approved a proposal to resume the State Education Department's school accountability system that was put on hold two years ago because of the pandemic.


How one BOCES pursues risk prevention

On Board Online • October 10, 2022

By Angela Marshall

Imagine a first grader showing up in cowboy boots on the first day of school. Sounds cute, but what if the aforementioned student, like many six-year-olds, has a tendency to kick when upset?


Idea of regional vocational schools floated at Board of Regents meeting

On Board Online • October 10, 2022

By Christopher Carola
Special Correspondent

More funding for vocational programs, including the creation of new regional high schools, is one of the State Education Department's "big, big priorities" in the next state budget, Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said during October's Board of Regents meeting.


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