News Archive
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Aug 28/News from Our Locals
Honoring 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 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...
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Aug 26/News from Our Locals
Amityville 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 News
Long 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 Locals
Summer 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 Locals
No 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 Locals
Farmingdale 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 Locals
Amityville 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 Chair
Thank 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 Locals
Long Island Diversity in Education Forum
Minority schoolteachers and administrators, appearing at a Long Island education forum focused on diversity, described...
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May 20/News from Our Locals
Fireworks Night with the Long Island Ducks
On May 18th, Long Island Teachers sponsored Fireworks Night with the Long Island Ducks. Throughout the night, videos and ads...
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May 15/In the News
Support 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...
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May 08/Message from the Chair
Teacher Appreciation Week
Great teachers are born with the passion to teach, with a fundamental need to pass on something of value. As teachers...
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May 06/Political Action
Opt Out Stays Strong
Nearly 68,000 elementary and middle school students in 95 districts across Long Island refused to take the state math test ...
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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...
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May 01/Political Action
Supporting a Parent's Choice to Opt Out
You may have heard that there is a large contingent of Parents and Guardians "Opting Out" their children from the ELA and...