In the News
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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...
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Jan 25/In the NewsVictory for Students and Educators in Los Angeles
After two years of negotiations and six days on the picket lines, the United Teachers Los Angeles reached a tentative contract agreement with the L.A. school district. The details were worked out...
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Jan 25/In the NewsTeacher Leaders Brave the Cold to Stand Strong for Federal Workers
On the corner of Clinton and Broadway in Albany, a wall of workers, unionists and faith leaders gathered in the cold to speak out against the injustices shown to federal workers this past month...
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Jan 18/In the NewsIslip Town Puts Students in Trades to Work
For students in Oakdale, the method of learning could transition from textbooks to Town Hall. Islip Town and Eastern Suffolk BOCES officials said they are partnering to create an internship program...
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Dec 14/In the NewsGiving Thanks For All The Things We Take For Granted
This Holiday Season, we at Long Island Teachers want to give thanks for things we all seem to take for granted. Good safe Public Schools and Careers that pay a living wage. A government that works...
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Aug 29/In the 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 contributions of all professions and tradecrafts during this Labor Day weekend...
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Jul 19/In the NewsSummer's On - Teachers Work All Summer Long!
You may think teachers have the Summers off, but Long Island Teachers have the Summers on... It’s a common misconception that educators spend all day at the beach, if they do, they are the...
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May 09/In the News6 LI High Schools Named Best in Country
Six Long Island public high schools are among the nation’s top 200 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of “Best High Schools,” released early Wednesday. Jericho High School was the only...
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Apr 16/In the NewsLong Island Teachers are an Officials Sponsor of the Long Island Ducks
LongIslandTeachers.org is once again proud to be a sponsor of the Long Island Ducks. Opening Day is on April 27th and their home opener is May 4th. Make sure you Save the Date for Back to School...
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Feb 16/In the NewsSchool Safety After Florida Shooting
Long Island law enforcement and school officials, spurred by the South Florida shooting that left 17 dead Wednesday, say they are prepared to swiftly respond if a similar rampage takes place in...
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Jan 31/In the NewsNYC Public School Teacher Wins Grammy
"My feet will never forget it." That's what Bronx music teacher Melissa Salguero recalls about walking the red carpet last night at the Grammy Music awards, where she was honored as Grammy...