New York Students Are Getting 2 New Holidays In 2024
Parents in New York, mark your calendars. Students at NY schools will be getting two additional holidays in the new year.
Of course, kids love getting extra days off from school, but for parents, it can be a hassle, especially if the holidays aren't observed by parents' employers. Thankfully for many 'rentals' around the state, only one holiday will affect them, since the other will only be observed in New York City.
New York State Schools To Observe Lunar New Year
Students all across New York State will have the day off the the Lunar New Year. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (A.7768/S.7573) making the Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday in New York State.
By designating Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, we are taking an important step in recognizing the importance of New York’s AAPI community and the rich diversity that makes New York so great. It is not just a day off from school – it is an opportunity for our children to learn about and celebrate their own or different cultures and traditions. ~ Governor Hochul
While the Asian Lunar New Year will fall on Saturday, February 10, 2024, it's not clear if students will get Friday or the following Monday off.
Students In New York City Will Be Off From School For Diwali
Governor Hochul also signed legislation (S.7574/A.7769) that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. With the signing of the new law, all public schools in New York City will be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar each year. In 2024, students in NYC will be off on Friday, November 1.
New York City is rich in different religions and cultures, and we’re taking an important step to recognize and celebrate this diversity in the school calendar. This legislation to designate Diwali as a New York City school holiday is an opportunity for our children to learn about and celebrate traditions from across the world. ~ Governor Hochul
Top 5 Best School Districts Pay Teachers The Most In New York State
These school districts offer the highest salaries to teachers in New York State. It doesn't seem to be a coincidence that the school districts that are considered the best in the state offer their teachers very generous salaries.
5. Cold Spring Harbor Central School District - Average Teacher Salary $148,135
It's ranked the #10 District with the Best Teachers in New York.
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is a top rated, public school district located in COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY. It has 1,633 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
4. Commack Union Free School District - Average Teacher Salary $150,230
It's ranked the #22 District with the Best Teachers in New York.
Commack Union Free School District is a top rated, public school district located in EAST NORTHPORT, NY. It has 5,756 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
3. Scarsdale Union Free School District - Average Teacher Salary $162,961
It's ranked the #1 District with the Best Teachers in New York.
Scarsdale Union Free School District is a top rated, public school district located in SCARSDALE, NY. It has 4,642 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
2. Jericho Union Free School District - Average Teacher Salary $163,957
It's ranked the #8 District with the Best Teachers in New York.
Jericho Union Free School District is a top rated, public school district located in JERICHO, NY. It has 3,182 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 91% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading.
1. Bronxville Union Free School District - Average Teacher Salary $171,063
It's ranked the #30 District with the Best Teachers in New York.
Bronxville Union Free School District is a top rated, public school district located in BRONXVILLE, NY. It has 1,555 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 91% in reading.
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