NSBA Advocacy Institute

More than 70 NYSSBA members joined Governmental Relations staff for NSBA’s annual advocacy conference and Hill Day in our nation’s capital in late January. 

On Board Online • February 2, 2026

By Sara Foss
Special Correspondent

More than a decade ago, the arts program at CiTi BOCES was mostly field trips.

On Board Online • February 2, 2026

By Brian Fessler
Chief Advocacy Officer

On Jan. 20, reporters gathered in the Red Room of the state Capitol to hear Gov. Kathy Hochul officially deliver her 2026-27 executive budget proposal.

On Board Online • February 2, 2026

By Rick Karlin
Special Correspondent

Improved breast cancer detection, new approaches for tackling water pollution and advanced computer modeling with implications for artificial intelligence

On Board Online • February 2, 2026

By George Basler
Special Correspondent

Scott Reigle, a 15-year-old sophomore at Owego Free Academy, puts on a pair of safety glasses and reviews a check list that includes batteries and repair tools.

Tomorrow, January 29, NYSSBA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, Brian Fessler will participate in the annual Legislative Elementary and Secondary Education Budget hearing.

NYSSBA’s Governmental Relations Team has completed our detailed analysis of this year’s Executive Budget. 

FOR RELEASE: January 20, 2026

The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is pleased that Gov. Hochul’s proposed state budget fully funds Foundation Aid, expense-based aids and the existing universal school meals program.

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a presentation in support of her 2026-27 executive budget proposal.

FOR RELEASE: January 13, 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul today presented a number of promising initiatives for public schools in her State of the State address.