New Yorkers once again showed overwhelming support for their local public schools in last week’s annual school budget and board elections, with preliminary results showing that approximately 95 percent of school budgets passed statewide.

In addition, 88 percent of NYSUT-endorsed school board candidates won their races, and 64 NYSUT members were elected or re-elected to school boards across New York.

“Once again, New Yorkers made their voices heard: public schools matter,” said Melinda Person, New York State United Teachers president. “Across the state, voters chose to invest in the schools that bring communities together, create opportunities for kids, and help ensure every child has the support they need to succeed.

We’re grateful to the New Yorkers who continue to believe in the promise of public education—and in the educators, school staff and families who make that promise real every day.”

New York State United Teachers
Latham, NY