State Education Department Releases Spring 2018 Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Assessment Results
October 1, 2018
The State Education Department has released the results of the 2018 Grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests. […]
State Education Department Announces Proposed Changes to Every Student Succeeds Act Regulations
September 17, 2018
The New York State Education Department proposed changes to regulations to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), State Education […]
Board of Regents Early Childhood Workgroup’s Blue Ribbon Committee Presents Final Recommendations
September 17, 2018
Members of the Board of Regents Early Childhood Workgroup Blue Ribbon Committee today presented final recommendations to advance the overarching […]
WNY and CNY Regional Meetings with SED Staff: ESSA Financial Transparency Requirement
September 17, 2018
SAANYS has been notified by NYSED that they will be conducting meetings throughout the state, gathering input from stakeholders on the […]
Government Relations Wrap–Up and Look Ahead
September 14, 2018
A Report from Cindy Gallagher, SAANYS Director of Government Relations The juxtaposition between the ending of summer and the anticipation […]
SED Issues Memo: Prohibition Against Using Title IV, Part A Funds for Firearms
September 14, 2018
“The New York State Education Department will not allow local educational agencies (LEAs) to use Title IV, Part A funds […]
Tools to communicate Next Generation Learning Standards
September 4, 2018
These resources are intended to serve as informational tools to communicate the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards in ELA and math to […]
SAANYS to Hold Statewide Unit President Meetings
August 29, 2018
The 2018-19 school year is upon us and it is already shaping up to quite a year ahead. Janus, ESSA, […]
Additional Resources Regarding Janus Decision
August 13, 2018
Since the recent ruling by the Supreme Court in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, SAANYS continues its work to […]
Congressman Tonko Meets with School Leaders From the Capital District
August 3, 2018
On August 3, 2018, Congressman Tonko met with principals and other administrators to discuss educational issues and challenges faced by […]