NY’s top schools chief defends hush-hush $155K raise — while not mentioning nearly $120K pension

At a time when New York's educational system grapples with slashed budgets, teacher shortages, and declining standards, Betty Rosa, the state's education czar, secured a hefty $155K raise without addressing her nearly $120K pension. This move has raised eyebrows across the state, shining a spotlight on bureaucratic excess and the growing disconnect between educational leadership compensation and the reality faced by teachers and students in classrooms.