Fiscal Policy Institute says NYS is responsible for failing schools
According to a report released by the Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) on Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s funding proposal for schools does not do enough to adequately address the real needs of...
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POV: It’s time to restore funding for public schools
This Point of View was submitted by Matthew J. Downey, president of the Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education, and Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe, Ed.D., Vice President. Now is the time of...
View ArticleNYSUT to rally at the Capitol today
With the state budget deadline of April 1 looming, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) will be gathering at the Capitol on Thursday to protest Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education reform proposals. Since...
View ArticleBudget deal reached, schools to see increase in aid
Update 11:04 a.m. According to Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi on Capital Press Room, 50% or $550M of the Gap Elimination Reduction will be restored. Update 8:56 a.m. School aid runs should be released...
View ArticleParty like it’s 2013! State aid increase to be linked to evaluations
School aid funding will be tied to teacher evaluations after all, reports Capital New York. According to the report, the $1.4B increase in aid agreed upon in the budget will be tied directly to state...
View ArticleBudget rundown: Reaction from around the state
New York has a budget for 2015-16. Shortly after 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, Assembly members concluded their lengthy session, officially finalizing the roughly $150 billion spending plan. Here’s a...
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POV: If I’m not in the classroom, my kids will be missing out
This Point of View was submitted by Jessica Melchior, a third grade teacher in the Schalmont Central School District. Think of your child’s favorite teachers. Think of the teachers who made an impact...
View ArticleHead of the Class: Angelo Santabarbara
We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new web series entitled “Head of the Class.” Through “Head of the Class,” we will bring you one-on-one with educational leaders and elected officials...
View ArticleNYSASBO: Local share of school spending up, state share down
According to a New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYSASBO) report, the local share of school funding — mostly in the form of property taxes — is up four percent over the last...
View ArticleGreater Capital Region school superintendents outline legislative priorities
School superintendents from across seven counties in the Greater Capital Region have come together to outline the changes needed at the state level to spur a period of progress and achievement for New...
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