News Archive
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May 12/In the News
Vote YES May 17th On Your School Budget!
This Tuesday is a big day for Long Island! It’s time to get out and vote Yes on your school budget. Public schools thrive...
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Feb 03/In the News
We've Got Your Back Parents, Thanks for Having Ours
You only get to be a kid once, so there's no way for today's students to tell you how school felt 12 years ago. But...
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Feb 02/In the News
Newsday: The school year began with tempered hopes of a new normal. Then omicron hit.
Click below to watch the video interview or click here to read the story on Newsday.com. Video of The school year...
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Feb 01/In the News
Celebrating Black History Month
Join the statewide union on February 17, 2022, for a virtual celebration of Black History Month. This year’s event will...
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Jan 17/Message from the Chair
Honoring Dr. King
On Monday, January 17th we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor Dr. King because of his dedication to...
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Jan 16/News from Our Locals
Teaching Our Students About Dr. King
This year the Farmingdale Federation of Teachers' Civil and Human Rights Committee put together some classroom and...
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Jan 13/In the News
NYSUT statement on Nassau County school mask executive order
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta issued the following statement today regarding Nassau County’s...
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Jan 12/In the News
LI Press: Schools Need Community Support More Than Ever
This editorial was written by Richard Haase, President of the Half Hollow Hills Teachers Association and the PR chair for...
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Dec 20/Message from the Chair
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Long Island Teachers
On behalf of Long Island Teachers I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year...
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Dec 20/In the News
Potential Harmful TikTok Challenge
This has been yet another tough week for educators across the state and the nation. Friday, a number of districts closed...
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Dec 19/In the News
NYSUT commends Regents for listening to LI communities’ charter school concerns
New York State United Teachers issued the following statement today on the state Board of Regents’ rejection of a SUNY...
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Dec 16/In the News
NYSUT 'Future Forward' report: NY must envision new future for public education
At a time of unprecedented challenges facing public education, New York State United Teachers today released a new report...
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Dec 15/In the News
Happy Holidays - Thank You Educators & Parents
Excitement is building at Public Schools across Long Island as we head into this Holiday Season. In person events like...
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Sep 06/Message from the Chair
Welcome Back to School & Happy Labor Day
Over the past week schools across the Island have begun to reopen, with even more reopening next week. After a year and a...
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Aug 31/In the News
Let's Keep Schools Open and Safe!
Nothing matters more this school year than keeping our schools open for in person learning while keeping them safe. In a...
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Jul 04/Message from the Chair
Happy 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...