News Archive
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Jan 16/In the NewsBecome A Teacher & Help Carry On Dr. Kings Legacy
As early as kindergarten, educators across Long Island share stories of the life legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we...
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Jan 14/News from Our LocalsSupport The DezyStrong Foundation
The DezyStrong Foundation was founded in 2019 by Sachem teacher,Matthew "dezy" Distefano, was established to provide the...
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Dec 17/In the NewsHappy Holidays
A message from Bob Claps from the Amityville Teachers Association and Phil Barbara with the Sachem Central Teachers...
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Oct 20/Message from the ChairRegister for the Run 4 Beigel
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Sep 04/In the News10 Things Teacher's Wish Parents Knew
With a new school year kicking off, Newsday asked teachers to share 10 things they wish parents knew as the journey begins....
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Sep 02/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day
On Monday, we celebrate Labor Day. The one holiday that honors the people who make our world move. It is also the day...
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Aug 28/News from Our LocalsHonoring Unions on Labor Day
As we once again look forward to enriching the lives of a new group of children, I would like to take a moment and reflect...
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Aug 27/Council NewsHappy Labor Day - Educators Teach Work Ethic
Hard work and an answer to a higher calling. Those are just a few words that define an educator. Teachers recognize the...
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Aug 26/News from Our LocalsAmityville Teachers Backpack Giveaway
On Monday, August 26th, ATA hosted our Annual Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of backpacks and school supplies were given away...
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Aug 15/In the NewsLong Island Can Turn the Ugly Tide of Polluted Water
In case you missed it, the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO recently sent out a communication about Long Island's...
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Jul 16/News from Our LocalsSummer Time Is Reading Time - A Universe of Stories
With Summer here, school is out but your childs education should continue! We here at Long Island Teachers encourage parents...
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Jul 15/News from Our LocalsNo School. No Lunch.
The Summer Break is an exciting time for many children, but for some kids, the summer break brings anxiety as they wonder...
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Jun 28/News from Our LocalsFarmingdale Member Wins Health Teacher of the Year Award
Congratulations to FFT member Allyson Pietronigro on being awarded New York State AHPERD Association Middle School Health...
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Jun 07/News from Our LocalsAmityville grads-to-be 'Senior Walk'
"Awesome Job!" read the handmade sign one smiling young student handed quickly to Jessalynn Brito, 17, in a hallway crowded...
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Jun 07/Message from the ChairThank You for Supporting Public Education
I am happy to announce that 98% of school budgets across New York passed this year, while on Long Island 123 of the...
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Jun 04/News from Our LocalsLong Island Diversity in Education Forum
Minority schoolteachers and administrators, appearing at a Long Island education forum focused on diversity, described...