For the past several years, Bellport Teachers Association in South Country School District has been participating in the Reebok Spartan Race held in Tuxedo, NY. We go out there with our BTA shirts on, get muddy, have fun, complete obstacles, and finish the race. We have an amazing time every year! For June 2016 we […]
Spartan Race 2016 Sign-Up Read More »
All are invited to come out and show your support for all of our schools and public education at theBSCTA office. Speakers from the community and other unions from education, the building trades and the public and private sector unions will be there. Come down early to help with the signage and let’s speak as one
Rally in Bay Shore on Thursday, Jan 19! Read More »
This article was originally written by Joan Deem and Tom Glenn. On Monday January 11, 2016 the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides, the petitioners (Friedrichs, et al.) and the challengers alike. Backed by the conservative Center for Individual Rights, a Koch Brothers financed right-wing think tank, the case is a
US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Friedrichs vs California Teachers Association Read More »
ALBANY, N.Y. Jan. 13, 2016 — “The governor’s State of the State message is a starting point that sets a positive tone for public education. We appreciate the respect voiced for educators and the hard work they do every day on behalf of New York’s students. We are committed to having the constructive conversations needed
Season’s Greetings! As Educators we witness the magic of the Season as students look forward to the winter break and all its celebrations. Sadly, the Holidays can be a difficult time for some children especially the poor and disadvantaged. Below is a list of local Long Island charities that will help a child in your
Happy Holidays – Click to Care Read More »
The Holiday season is upon us and it is one of the most charitable times of the year. In fact according to the National Center for Charitable Giving, Americans give $57 Million to charity during this time. Below you will find a short list of local charities and worthy causes that teachers unions on Long
Teachers being generous all year long Read More »
Recently in Newsday there were 3 stories about major victories for students, teachers and parents.
Big wins for students and education Read More »
Music Educator Brian Vollmer I had an observation today. I am lucky to work in a school district that is truly diverse, unlike the one I attended. Today, a 4th grade trombone player of mine showed up a minute or two early to his lesson. As I was shuffling some things around getting ready for
A message to Mr. Trump Read More »
Thanksgiving is my all-time favorite holiday; the food, friends and family -not necessarily in that order- and the opportunity to express how thankful I am for the blessings in my life! My list starts this year as always, with being thankful for my family: my two wonderful sons, who never cease to amaze me with
Happy Thanksgiving from your Long Island Teachers Read More »
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (WABC) — A young girl from Long Island is recovering and thankful that she had a few guardian angels looking out for her. Looking at 12-year-old Jessica Lemus now, you would have no idea that she nearly died two months ago. “I just fainted,” she said. “I don’t remember.” Jessica was in class
Teachers Save 12-year-old Girl who Collapsed in Long Island School Read More »
Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the exciting work being done by Long Island Teachers.
A great teacher in every classroom is one of the most important resources we can provide students. The goal of Long Island Teachers is to support the 30,000+ public school teachers on Long Island, and build a community that believes in a quality education for all. Long Island Teachers represents over 100 Teachers Unions on Long Island. Members come together to share best practices, advocate for important issues, and help raise visibility for the good work being done by teachers across Long Island.