This month on the President’s Gavel, we’re diving into topics that are sure to pique the interest of our listeners:
Updates on the U.S. Department of Education
Federal funding
The potential for another government shutdown
How education funding is at the center of many debates
Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve.
Host:
Mark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA
Guest:
Caroline Bobick, Deputy Director of Governmental and External Relations, NYSSBA
Resources:
For more information contact Caroline Bobick, Deputy Director of Governmental and External Relations at caroline.bobick@nyssba.org.
Memo in support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: https://bit.ly/4jVwkBC
NYSSBA’s federal priorities memos: https://bit.ly/49Sdzuf
February 1-3, 2026 – NSBA National Advocacy Institute: We invite you to join us in Washington, DC for the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Annual Advocacy Institute. The event is focused on advocacy skills and federal priorities along with a Hill Day. Several members of the Governmental Relations Department will be on hand attending sessions, and we will be scheduling meetings with members of the New York Delegation. To join us, you can find details here: https://www.nsba.org/events/advocacy-equity-institute.
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