Lawmakers and educators push for daily recess in all NY schools
Lawmakers, educators, parents, and students gathered at the New York State Capitol on Monday to call for stronger protections and more consistent access to recess in elementary schools statewide. Led by New York State United ... more
Northeast College launches physician assistant program for 2026
Northeast College of Health Sciences has announced a new graduate program aimed at preparing students for one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare. The college is now accepting applications for its Master of Science in ... more
Schuyler to decide on school budgets, board seats today
Residents in two Schuyler County school districts head to the polls today to decide on multimillion-dollar budgets and select new Board of Education members, according to local officials. Odessa-Montour voters will weigh in on a ... more
New rule lets NY suspend teachers accused of abuse
New York can now temporarily suspend educators accused of sexual misconduct thanks to a new regulation spurred by Gannett's reporting on a former teacher’s controversial rehiring. The Board of Regents approved the rule in May, ... more
Electric school bus deadline gets more wiggle room
New York school districts struggling to meet the state’s zero-emission bus mandate by 2027 may now qualify for a second 24-month extension. The catch? Districts must show they’ve worked in good faith with NYSERDA to ... more
Lawmakers push for speech, literacy reforms
New York legislators are backing new bills that could significantly improve services for residents with speech and reading challenges, according to Spectrum News. Advocates, including ex-NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, rallied in Albany to support a ... more
School choice tax break alarms public advocates
A new GOP-backed federal tax break for private school scholarships is drawing backlash in New York, according to Spectrum News. Part of a broader Trump-aligned budget bill, the proposal rewards donors with a dollar-for-dollar tax ... more
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
