News Archive
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May 15/In the NewsSupport Your Community, Support Public Ed - Vote Yes May 21st!
Strong communities have strong schools so it's up to us to support our children and give them the tools they need to succeed...
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May 08/Message from the ChairTeacher Appreciation Week
Great teachers are born with the passion to teach, with a fundamental need to pass on something of value. As teachers...
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May 06/Political ActionOpt Out Stays Strong
Nearly 68,000 elementary and middle school students in 95 districts across Long Island refused to take the state math test ...
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May 03/Council NewsNYSUT Delegates Call on Regents to Overhaul Testing System
In a sharp rebuke, delegates at the Representative Assembly unanimously called on the state Board of Regents to direct State...
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May 01/Political ActionSupporting a Parent's Choice to Opt Out
You may have heard that there is a large contingent of Parents and Guardians "Opting Out" their children from the ELA and...
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Apr 16/Message from the ChairCorrect the Tests
Testing season is here and once again Long Island Teachers are supporting a parent's choice to opt-out of state...
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Apr 14/Council NewsLong Island Teacher's Ducks Night
Get your tickets now for Long Island Teacher's Night with the Long Island Ducks. This years game will take place on Saturday...
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Apr 12/Political ActionNYSUT leaders call on state to address serious issues with the grades 3-8 ELA and math tests
As the Board of Regents met inside, NYSUT local union leaders and state lawmakers stood on the steps of the State Education...
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Apr 11/News from Our LocalsTeachers Giving Back
Recently teachers unions on Long Island have been organizing events to give back to the community. Members of the...
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Mar 29/In the NewsParents Have Rights on Testing!
It's that time again. As schools across New York State prepare for the administration of the grade 3-8 English Language Arts...
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Mar 07/Message from the ChairMake a Wise Investment and Fully Fund our Public Schools
New York State is currently working on their budget for 2019 and one of the issues that they are addressing is school aid....
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Mar 05/Political ActionRepeal the NYS Tax Cap
When I listen to politicians in Albany debate property taxes, I am reminded of a famous quote from T.S. Eliot, who said...
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Mar 04/Political ActionGovernor Cuomo Signs Red Flag Bill Aimed to Prevent School Shootings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the "Red Flag" gun control bill into law Monday morning at John Jay College in Manhattan. New...
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Jan 30/Message from the ChairGood Teachers Know When It's Time to Make a Stand
Teachers from around the country are taking action to protect our students, defend public education at all levels, and...
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Jan 28/News from Our LocalsFive Long Island Schools Produce Regeneron Science Talent Winners
Five School Districts on Long Island have produced finalists in the prestigious national Regeneron Science Talent Search...
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Jan 28/Political ActionLawmakers Pass APPR Bill
In a big win this week, both houses of the legislature approved the union-backed APPR reform bill that scraps the mandated...