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Visit the Central New York School Boards Association

Visit the Central New York School Boards Association
There's a great synergy between CNYSBA and SSFC. While CNYSBA works closely with local school boards, the work by Dr. Rick Timbs and SSFC are directly related to the day-to-day issues school board members face during this new era in education.  We clearly have common goals, especially in these two key areas: Equitable funding for…
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Poll- NY Needs to Spend More on Education

SHOW US THE MONEY!   (And Keep Up the Fight!!) * Majority of Siena poll respondents say NYS needs to spend MORE on public education * SSFC Executive Director responds to poll findings on Time Warner Cable News A new poll conducted by the Siena Research Institute confirms what SSFC has been saying for years: that the…
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NYS Budget in the News

NYS Budget in the News
BUDGET STORIES IN THE MEDIA Cuomo dangles school aid for education reforms, Capital New York, Jan. 22 School plan needs work (editorial), Albany Times-Union, Jan. 22 School districts left wondering how much aid they will get, The Buffalo News, Jan. 21 Budget director says no school aid runs before reforms, Capitol Confidential, Jan. 21 School aid runs will have…
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Lawsuit for Fairness – PRESS RELEASE

Lawsuit for Fairness – PRESS RELEASE
EDUCATION COALITION FILES NEW LAWSUIT The SSFC is among members of a coalition that filed a new lawsuit challenging Gov. Cuomo, State Education Finance System   • Former CFE Litigator Michael Rebell Launches New Legal Effort, New Yorkers for Students’ Educational Rights   • Dr. Rick Timbs: “It is unfortunate another lawsuit is needed, but…
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Senator Lopez [Video]

Senator Lopez [Video]
Assemblyman Peter D. Lopez on the floor of the NYS Assembly Assemblyman Peter D. Lopez references SSFC and Dr. Rick Timbs during the budget debate just prior to the April 1st, 2014  deadline.   The Assemblyman quotes the data that shows many of New York's schools in dire straights after years of being short changed due…
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’15-16 Budget Response

’15-16 Budget Response
  Dr. Rick Timbs responds to the 2015-16 New York State budget. Dr. Timbs shares his thoughts.       CLICK HERE for response from SSFC Executive Director Dr. Rick Timbs.
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SENATE BUDGET RESOLUTION SELLS OUT SSFC’s CHILDREN

SENATE BUDGET RESOLUTION SELLS OUT SSFC's CHILDREN Senate Proposal Chooses Big Bucks for NYC Pre-K at Expense of Meaningful GEA Cuts that are Killing Our Schools! Senate Also Sides with Charter Schools Over Public Education! Where are the Senators that Represent SSFC's 420 School Districts? Yesterday the Senate released a devastating state budget resolution for…
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NEW YORK SCHOOLS STILL IN FISCAL PERIL

NEW YORK SCHOOLS STILL IN FISCAL PERIL
NY SCHOOLS STILL IN FISCAL PERIL On January 30, 2014, hundreds of parents, teachers, administrators, students and community members from 47 school districts in the Capital Region gathered at Colonie Central High School for "New York Schools STILL in Fiscal Peril: Our Kids Can't Wait Another Year" to learn about the Gap Elimination Adjustment and…
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Fiscal Stress

Fiscal Stress
SCHOOL DISTRICT FISCAL STRESS: In the Spotlight at The Rockefeller Institute   Dr. Rick Timbs joined leading public education policy leaders as a panelist and presenter at this important public forum in Albany. Listen to the full audio presentation and download the individual presentations made by panelists. Now available for you to download and use in…
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Legislative Priorities

Legislative Priorities
SSFC Legislative Agenda. We have 3 priorities this year.   Click below on the Legislative Priorities: SSFC Legislative Priorities
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