New York school districts await state budget details

New York’s School Districts Are Shrinking — But Their Financial…

As part of a broader effort to tackle a massive budget deficit, the Mount Vernon City School District announced in December a plan to close three of its K-8 schools. Erica Peterson, Mount Vernon High School’s PTA president, worries the closures could demoralize an already economically depressed community. “How are we going to get new families to come to our district with these three schools closing? It’s going to affect the community,” said Pete…

New York School districts await state budget details

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---The New York State budget will allocate for $37 billion dollars towards education. "Once again, the highest amount in state history. This marks an $8 billion dollar increase since I first took office," Governor Kathy Hochul said on Monday. Both the New York State Council of School Superintendents and The New York State School Boards Association say they are still waiting to see budget details. "Until we see school aid run…

New York school districts await state budget details

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---The New York State budget will allocate for $37 billion dollars towards education. "Once again, the highest amount in state history. This marks an $8 billion dollar increase since I first took office," Governor Kathy Hochul said on Monday. Both the New York State Council of School Superintendents and The New York State School Boards Association say they are still waiting to see budget details. "Until we see school aid run…