Know Your Schools- For NY Kids

The NYS Board of Regents has been guiding education for more than 200 years — and their decisions continue to shape how students learn today.

We invited Regent Roger Catania on to break down the Board's history, their impact, and the big ideas influencing the future of education in New York State.

Tune in and join the conversation!

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OHzxeJIZUuG6kgYx7kWFz?si=269d3c45cb7d4894

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-1784-to-today-how-the-nys-board-of-regents/id1798972053?i=1000774723375

From 1784 to Today: How the NYS Board of Regents Is Shaping the Future of Education NYKids Deep Dive · Episode

🤝 Back-to-School Season

NYKids was proud to present at the Rural Schools Association Summer Conference in beautiful Lake Placid!

Our latest research explores how rural schools are navigating educator shortages — and what positive outlier schools are doing differently. From strong mentoring to meaningful relationships with families and staff, rural districts are finding creative ways to attract and retain high‑quality teachers.

Check out some highlights! https://ny-kids.org/nykids-presentation-at-the-rural-schools-association-summer-conference-focuses-on-rural-educator-workforce/

We had an inspiring session with the Oriskany Central School District improvement teams! Always appreciative of the collaboration and commitment to continuous learning.

At the Rural Schools Association of NY Summer Conference, NYKids shared new insights from our study on positive outlier elementary schools. Our Assistant Director, Dr. Aaron Leo, shared how positive outlier rural schools recruit and retain high‑quality educators despite geographic isolation, smaller labor pools, and limited resources. What stands out is the power of strong relationships, mentoring, and community connection in helping teachers thrive rather than burn out.

We’re proud to highlight the great work happening at Kendall Elementary and Poland Elementary and to share strategies that can help rural districts across New York attract and retain amazing educators. Check out our presentation and see highlights in our latest blog! https://ny-kids.org/nykids-presentation-at-the-rural-schools-association-summer-conference-focuses-on-rural-educator-workforce/

Interested in becoming a teaching assistant (TA) in our schools? Stop by one of our upcoming drop-in events!

Becoming a TA is a great entry into the world of education, and these events will provide the opportunity to meet with district representatives and learn about compensation, benefits, job responsibilities, certification and more.

Full-time certified TAs receive excellent health care benefits, are enrolled in the New York State Teachers' Retirement System, and follow the 10-month school calendar with opportunities for advancement and additional work.

No certification? No problem! We are happy to work with qualified candidates to help you obtain the required certifications.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a current resume, as job offers may be made on the spot!

Join us July 21, July 28 or Aug. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at our Harriet Gibbons Student Services Center (75 Watervliet Ave.) to learn more.

Attend NYSSBA’s Superintendent Evaluation Workshop to turn your evaluation process into a roadmap for success.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – Noon
💻 Live Virtual Session

See the full agenda and register here: https://ow.ly/vzsb50ZnRBH

Rural schools and educators are at the heart of so many New York communities.

Our latest NYKids presentation, Supporting Rural Schools with Teacher Recruitment and Retention, explores how rural school leaders are finding innovative ways to bring in great teachers and support them for the long term. We were honored to share our findings at the Rural Schools Association of NY Summer Conference!

If you care about strong schools, thriving communities, and opportunities for every child, this work matters. Check out our presentation live on our website! https://ny-kids.org/research/supporting-rural-school-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/