In the News
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Apr 01/In the NewsLearning from Home is NOT a NEW FAD
Video of Learning from Home is NOT a NEW FAD Sign up to receive our e-newsletter: The Long Island Educator This public e-newsletter is intended to educate our political friends and neighbors,...
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Dec 15/In the NewsWe Are So Proud Of Our Students This Year
Teaching in this new normal, with mask coverings, partitions, and careful interaction is tough. It's taking a toll on both educators and students. Focusing on better days to come, we won't forget...
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Oct 26/In the NewsBe the Change - Vote!
There's no democratic party way to teach a class or a republican party method for instruction. When teaching civic involvement, there's only an American way to be part of the larger solution to...
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May 26/In the NewsAll Kids Deserve It - Vote Yes!
Soon this pandemic will be over. Businesses will flourish again with ballgames, concerts and packed beaches. Today, we have a choice to fund our future and give our kids a chance to make a comeback...
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Apr 13/In the NewsThank You Essential Workers
We are all in this together. Thank you to our Health Care Heroes on the front lines, to the Delivery Drivers, essential Retail, Construction, Telecom, and Utility Workers. Thank you, Grocers and...
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Feb 25/In the NewsFund Our Public Schools, Fund Our Future
New York State schools are owed more than $3.4 billion in Foundation Aid. Our schools and students are depending on the state to keep its promise. There is no lack of money in New York State....
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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 question the issues of racism at all levels here on our beautiful island,...
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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 Association. On behalf of the 60,000 plus Teachers who call Long Island their home...
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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. Here’s how teachers across Long Island completed the prompt: “I wish...
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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 water. This is an important issue not only for teacher's but for all working...
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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. We here at Long Island Teachers strongly encourage you to go out to 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 and Math tests in April and May, some school districts have provided...