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Education leaders support Mannion's bill to protect rights of students with disabilities
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the federal Department of Education, sparking a legislative response from Congressman John Mannion. Mannion introduced a bill to strengthen the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a law enacted 50 years ago to protect students with disabilities https://cnycentral.com/news/local/education-leaders-support-mannions-bill-to-protect-rights-of-students-with-disabilities
See which school districts in CNY pay teachers the most and the least
How much are the teachers in your district paid compared to neighboring areas? Local data shows gaps between CNY’s rural, suburban and city districts. https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2025/03/see-which-school-districts-in-cny-pay-teachers-the-most-and-the-least.html
Syracuse parents and educators debate impact of looming school cell phone ban
As Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools looms, Syracuse parents and educators are weighing in on the potential impact. The ban, set to take effect next school year, aims to enhance youth mental health and academic focus by limiting digital distractions. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/syracuse-parents-and-educators-debate-impact-of-looming-school-cell-phone-ban
Syracuse teachers and civil rights groups express concern over ICE related fears
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, makes its way into Central New York, the Syracuse City school district has set up guidelines when for their faculty and staff when it comes to what to do if ICE comes to a school. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/syracuse-teachers-and-civil-rights-groups-express-concern-over-ice-related-fears
Common Ground Over Chaos bus tour joins John Mannion in Syracuse
An action-packed Friday saw NYSUT’s Common Ground Over Chaos bus tour roll into Central New York for a series of Syracuse-area events with State Sen. John Mannion, the NYSUT-endorsed candidate running to represent Congressional District 22. https://commongroundoverchaos.org/bus-tour/bus-tour-stories/bus-tour-stories-03
