May 5, 2026
by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES Every spring, school districts across New York State embark on a vital financial and civic exercise – crafting a budget subject to voter approval that tries to balance the needs of students with the...
Apr 1, 2026
By Dr. Gladys Cruz, District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES New York State will implement new instructional requirements in personal finance and climate education over the next several years. The addition of personal finance addresses a long-standing gap in the...
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...
