Game on: State allows high schools to pursue “high-risk” sports
Jan. 27, 2021 - New York State is giving the thumbs up for high school students to play in sports deemed "high-risk" starting next month. Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the New York State Public High School
New York’s Catholic schools desperate for government relief
Dec. 1, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just an issue that New York’s public schools have to deal with. We checked in with James Cultrara, Director for Education at the New York State Catholic Conference, on the
Heading to Albany: High school teacher and business owner face off in Syracuse
Oct. 8, 2020 - We continued our tour of the competitive elections this cycle and our next stop is the Syracuse area and the 50th Senate district. We met Democrat John Mannion and Republican Angi Renna who are
New York high schools can soon begin low-risk, fall sports
Sept. 4, 2020 - Some student athletes will be taking the field this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We heard from Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, about the
State education officials eye return of accountability measures
The State Education Department's Jason Harmon talks about the return of accountability measures for public schools.
Calculating New York’s investment in education
Assemblymember Al Stirpe wants to change the way the state calculates the bulk of education funding to public schools.
Senator Chu promotes Asian American heritage and opportunities
Senator Iwen Chu wants to promote Asian Americans in the SUNY system and boost Asian American history in schools.
Education 2024: The good, the bad, and shifting alliances
The education headlines of a decade ago are back in the news on Planet Albany, with policymakers fighting over state aid to public schools and teacher evaluations up for debate. To make sense of these big stories, as well
Budget director talks education fund and anti-poverty initiatives
State Budget Director Blake Washington discusses the governor's budget proposal.
Senate Education Chair Shelley Mayer discusses education landscape
Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer weighs in on the governor's budget, including a charter school expansion.
