


Many paths after high school by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES
A June 2025 study by Gallup, Walton Family Foundation, and Jobs for the Future (JFF) revealed that many Generation Z high school students and their parents are unaware of the full range of options available after high school. Titled “Known Unknowns: Gen...
A look at the final state budget and upcoming school budget votes
District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz writes about the final state budget and the May 20th school budget votes in her monthly column.

Building Bridges: Women, Trades, and the Promise of BOCES
by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES March marked Women in the Trades Month, a reminder of the evolving landscape of our workforce and the crucial role that Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, like those offered by Questar III...
Building Bridges: Women, Trades, and the Promise of BOCES
District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz highlights how early exposure, hands-on training, and supportive environments can empower women to not only enter but also thrive in skilled trades.

Embracing Hope and Advocacy for Public Education
Read District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz’s monthly newspaper column.