New York school spending to exceed $35K per student in 2025
New York school districts are planning to spend an average of $35,012 per student in the 2025–26 school year, according to new data released by the Empire Center for Public Policy. This figure marks a ... more
Northeast College launches physician assistant program for 2026
Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new Master of Science in physician assistant studies program and is now accepting applications for its first cohort set to begin in January 2026. The 24-month, six-trimester ... more
Ithaca’s school budget draws little public pushback
A proposed $169 million school budget in Ithaca has sparked little controversy ahead of the May 20 vote, according to the Ithaca Voice. Unlike last year’s contentious hearings, only one person spoke at Tuesday’s public ... more
Newfield taps Jesse Harper as new superintendent
The Newfield Central School District has named Jesse Harper its next superintendent, effective July 1. He will succeed Eric Hartz, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Harper brings more than 20 ... more
New York expands school food infrastructure with $10M awarded to Long Island and Central NY
State and local leaders are continuing to invest in student nutrition and local agriculture through New York’s Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program, which awarded $10 million this week to food projects on Long Island ... more
Newark school officials warn of TikTok challenge risking student safety
School officials in Newark are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to damage school-issued laptops, potentially placing themselves and others at risk of serious injury. In a message sent May ... more
Budget deal would delay private school education standards
New York’s late budget deal includes a plan to slow enforcement of education standards for private schools. State officials criticized the move, warning it weakens "substantial equivalency" rules that require private schools to offer academics ... more
Wayne County Community Schools honored for youth mental health work
Wayne County Community Schools has been recognized with the 2025 “What’s Great in Our State” Community/Organization Award for its efforts to integrate mental health supports into schools across this rural region of the Finger Lakes ... more
New York smartphone ban explained: Statewide school restrictions start this fall
New York is set to become the largest state in the nation to implement statewide, bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions across all K-12 schools. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the new policy as part of the FY 2026 ... more
Auburn school officials defend budget proposal ahead of May 20 vote
Auburn school leaders are urging voters to support a $107 million budget proposal and a $7.2 million emergency HVAC referendum as the district navigates state aid uncertainty, aging infrastructure, and pressures to maintain student services ... more
Watkins Glen school budget hearing held ahead of May 20 vote
The Watkins Glen School District’s proposed $31.4 million budget was reviewed at Tuesday’s board meeting, according to district officials. Superintendent Kai D'Alleva and Assistant Superintendent Kyle Percey outlined the 4.12% spending increase and a slight ... more
Candidates lay out competing vision of taxes, leadership in Auburn school board forum
Auburn school board candidates laid out competing visions for the district's future Wednesday night during a forum hosted by Inside Government at Cayuga Community College, as voters prepare to weigh in on a proposed $107 ... more
CANDIDATES FORUM: Auburn school board hopefuls talk issues (webcast)
A candidates forum for the Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education was held on May 1, ahead of the May 20 election, where voters will decide on a proposed $107 million budget, a ... more
One in three college students consider dropping out in 2025
About a third of U.S. college students say they have considered leaving their degree or certification program in the past six months, according to new data from the Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2025 State of Higher Education ... more
Free community college in New York approved in budget
New York State has officially included a free community college plan in the enacted FY 2026 budget. The new program makes higher education more accessible for adult learners statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul's NYS Opportunity Promise ... more
Geneva schools launch youth-led redesign of education
A bold initiative to reshape education from the student’s perspective is underway in Geneva, where a new Changemaker Hub is bringing together young people, educators, and community leaders to rethink how schools serve the next ... more
AI moderation tools offer new hope in fighting online ableism
Social media users with disabilities are calling for more personalized and transparent moderation tools to combat the growing tide of online harassment, according to new Cornell research presented this week. Led by Shiri Azenkot, an ... more
Trumansburg voters to decide on $32.1M budget
Trumansburg Central School District voters will head to the polls May 20 to weigh in on a $32.1 million budget proposal for 2025–26, representing a 3.2% increase in spending, according to district officials. The plan ... more
Newfield proposes 4.26% budget hike, new leadership
Newfield Central School District has proposed a $26.5 million budget for 2025–26, reflecting a 4.26% increase over the previous year, according to district officials. The plan includes a 2.5% tax levy hike and funding for ... more
