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New NYSSBA report highlights local strategies for addressing teacher shortages

FOR RELEASE: August 25, 2025

School districts in New York that are experiencing teacher shortages can take concrete steps on their own to enhance recruitment and retention of classroom instructors, according to a report by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).


Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert S. Schneider on the end of the 2025 legislative session

FOR RELEASE: June 18, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session wraps-up, NYSSBA appreciates lawmakers’ support of public education on key issues that greatly impact our state’s schoolchildren.


Overall, voters approve 97% of school district budgets

FOR RELEASE: May 21, 2025

New York voters approved 96.6% of proposed school district budgets on Tuesday, May 20, according to preliminary results compiled by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).


Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert S. Schneider on 2025-26 state budget

FOR RELEASE: May 8, 2025

With adoption of the 2025-26 state budget, school boards now have much needed clarity regarding their state aid allocations.


William L. Miller elected to national school board post

FOR RELEASE: April 17, 2025

NYSSBA applauds William L.(Bill) Miller on his election to the board of directors of the National School Boards Association (NSBA)


Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on FY2026 State Budget

FOR RELEASE: January 21, 2025

The New York State School Boards Association is delighted to see Gov. Hochul provide a nearly $1.5 billion Foundation Aid increase for the state’s public schools in her proposed state budget.


Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on 2025 State of the State Address by Gov. Kathy Hochul

FOR RELEASE: January 14, 2025

Gov. Hochul’s promise today to make free school breakfasts and lunches available to every student in the state has NYSSBA’s full support.


Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on the Rockefeller Institute's foundation aid report

FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2024

The Rockefeller Institute’s report represents a worthwhile starting point for discussions about revising and improving the state’s foundation aid formula.


A.I., Robotics Kick Off New York State School Boards Association’s Annual Convention in New York City

FOR RELEASE: October 17, 2024

School board members and school district administrators throughout New York State will get a glimpse into how artificial intelligence (A.I.) may be integrated into education in the future during the New York State School Boards Association’s (NYSSBA) Annual Convention and Education Expo


Dr. Nellie A. Bush, from Montgomery County, earns NYSSBA’s top honor for board service

FOR RELEASE: October 7, 2024

Dr. Nellie A. Bush, a member of the Greater Amsterdam School District board of education, will receive the New York State School Boards Association’s highest recognition in October.


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