Council News
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Jan 11/Council News
Vaccine Rollout for Teachers
Governor Cuomo recently announced that vaccine eligibility will be expanded to New Yorkers in category 1B — a group that includes teachers. Educators can start receiving their first vaccines as soon...
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Aug 27/Council News
Happy 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 contributions of all professions and tradecrafts during this Labor Day weekend...
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May 03/Council News
NYSUT 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 Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to make the necessary changes to fix...
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Apr 14/Council News
Long 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, May 18th. The game will start at 6:35 and will be followed by a fireworks...
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May 09/Council News
Support Your Community, Support Public Ed - Vote Yes May 15th!
Strong communities have strong schools and it is up to all of us to support our children and provide them with the tools that they need to succeed. All of us here at Long Island Teachers want to...
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Apr 11/Council News
Supporting a Parent's Choice - Opt Out!
You may have heard that there is a large contingent of Parents and Guardians "Opting Out" their children from the ELA and Mathematics tests for grades 3 through 8 due to the high stakes consequences...
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Dec 15/Council News
Happy Holidays, Become a Teacher
The holiday season is upon us and believe it or not this is also the college application season. A teacher shortage is upon us and school districts across Long Island will be looking to hire a highly...
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Jul 13/Council News
Summer's On - Teachers Work All Summer Long!
You may think Long Island Teachers have the Summer's off, but Long Island Teachers are taking the Summer On... This is Margret Glancy of the United Teachers of Seaford. In Seaford, we have a four...
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May 16/Council News
Support Your Community, Support Public Ed!
Strong communities have strong schools and it is up to all of us to support our children and provide them with the tools that they need to succeed. All of us here at Long Island Teachers want to...
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Jan 19/Council News
Rally in Bay Shore on Thursday, Jan 19!
All are invited to come out and show your support for all of our schools and public education at the BSCTA office. Speakers from the community and other unions from education, the building trades and...
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Dec 25/Council News
Donate Educational Toys this Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is upon us and teachers across Long Island are active in Toy Drives. LongIslandTeachers.org has put together a list of educational toys, with help from the Plainedge Federation of...
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Sep 08/Council News
Back to School - It Takes a Team so get Involved!
These next few weeks are big weeks for parents, students, and educators as Long Island goes back to school. All of us here at Long Island Teachers encourage you to get involved and talk to your...