It’s back to basics for students, as New York’s governor touts a plan that aims to increase reading proficiency rates in the State. The so-called ‘Back to Basics’ legislation, part of the new Budget that was recently passed, ensures every New York classroom uses evidence-based instruction to improve reading. Governor Kathy Hochul says newer methods of teaching students to read haven’t been working…
Rockland State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District says unfortunately the new budget also impacted foundation aid to schools, which will hurt some area districts…
The four Rockland school districts getting no increase in foundation aid are Pearl River, Nanuet, North Rockland and Suffern Central. South Orangetown got an increase of 7%, Clarkstown and East Ramapo got 8% and Nyack got 9%.