News Archive
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Jan 17/Message from the ChairHonoring Dr. King
On Monday, January 17th we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor Dr. King because of his dedication to...
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Jan 16/News from Our LocalsTeaching Our Students About Dr. King
This year the Farmingdale Federation of Teachers' Civil and Human Rights Committee put together some classroom and...
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Jan 13/In the NewsNYSUT statement on Nassau County school mask executive order
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta issued the following statement today regarding Nassau County’s...
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Jan 12/In the NewsLI Press: Schools Need Community Support More Than Ever
This editorial was written by Richard Haase, President of the Half Hollow Hills Teachers Association and the PR chair for...
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Dec 20/In the NewsPotential Harmful TikTok Challenge
This has been yet another tough week for educators across the state and the nation. Friday, a number of districts closed...
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Dec 20/Message from the ChairMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Long Island Teachers
On behalf of Long Island Teachers I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year...
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Dec 19/In the NewsNYSUT commends Regents for listening to LI communities’ charter school concerns
New York State United Teachers issued the following statement today on the state Board of Regents’ rejection of a SUNY...
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Dec 16/In the NewsNYSUT 'Future Forward' report: NY must envision new future for public education
At a time of unprecedented challenges facing public education, New York State United Teachers today released a new report...
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Dec 15/In the NewsHappy Holidays - Thank You Educators & Parents
Excitement is building at Public Schools across Long Island as we head into this Holiday Season. In person events like...
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Sep 06/Message from the ChairWelcome Back to School & Happy Labor Day
Over the past week schools across the Island have begun to reopen, with even more reopening next week. After a year and a...
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Aug 31/In the NewsLet's Keep Schools Open and Safe!
Nothing matters more this school year than keeping our schools open for in person learning while keeping them safe. In a...
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Jul 04/Message from the ChairHappy Fourth of July
This weekend, we celebrate the declaration of our independence as a nation. We do so at a time when many continue to focus...
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Jul 01/News from Our LocalsRemembering Rachel Quinn, Hauppauge Teacher
Rachel N. Quinn lived her life guided by the virtue of kindness. She stressed it to her students at Bretton Woods...
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Jun 28/Council NewsChase Your Dreams: West Islip Teachers
Long Island Teachers is once again proud to be a sponsor of the Long Island Ducks. Click the image above to see one of the...
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Jun 22/Council NewsLI Teachers Forms Equity Committee
Long Island Teachers has formed an Equity in Education Committee that is working to ensure that all districts on Long Island...
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May 12/News from Our LocalsContract Rally for Hempstead Teachers Tuesday May 18th
The time is NOW! We must stand up for what we deserve. Video of Hempstead Teachers Rally