Mar 3, 2026
By Dr. Gladys Cruz, District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES As winter lingers and our schedules remain full – balancing school, sports, work, and family commitments – it is easy for students and families to feel more tired, less active, and increasingly stressed....
Feb 2, 2026
by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES Last month, Governor Hochul presented a $260 billion Executive Budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. This includes $39.3 billion in total school aid, or an increase of 4.3 percent. Below is a summary...
Dec 23, 2025
by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES Recent reporting about the federal budget process underscores something those of us in public education know all too well: national debates in Washington, DC have real consequences in our classrooms. As...
Dec 1, 2025
by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES Career and technical education (CTE) programs offered by BOCES, school districts, and community colleges, are essential. Modern CTE is not the “vo-tech” of the past. These programs – which include...
Nov 5, 2025
Fifty years ago this month, President Gerald Ford signed a law that fundamentally changed American education: the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This landmark legislation wasn’t just a...
Oct 7, 2025
This year, schools locally and across the state have responded to new regulations and expectations for learning. Below is a breakdown of the key shifts: Distraction-free policies: This fall, schools and BOCES implemented a bell-to-bell ban on personal internet-enabled...
