Message from the Chair
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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 more on what separates us than what unites us. We make the mistake,...
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Dec 23/Message from the ChairHappy Holidays from Long Island Teachers
With the holidays and the end of the year here, I know I speak for all teachers when I say this was a unique and crazy year. Across Long Island, teachers stepped up to completely transform their...
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Apr 02/Message from the ChairEight Things Done Right During this Coronavirus Outbreak
With the shutdown of our schools, I know that many people have questions. Parents, teachers, administrators, students - this has impacted all of us. Here is what our teachers unions are working...
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Oct 20/Message from the ChairRegister for the Run 4 Beigel
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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 when union members honor those who came before us and fought for many of...
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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 124 passed. Additionally, 29 New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) members...
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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, we inspire students to learn and dream of achieving great things. We...
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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 standardized testing. After the first week of tests, we have seen how flawed the...
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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. While the current budget proposal includes some increases in state funding,...
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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 ensure that the profession of teaching and education is protected. In Los...
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Dec 21/Message from the ChairHappy Holidays
On behalf of myself and all the education leaders that make up Long Island Teachers, we want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, a belated Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy and Prosperous New...
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Aug 31/Message from the ChairHappy Labor Day
Labor Day is here once again. To quote the founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) Samuel Gompers: "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any...