News Archive
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Sep 15/News from Our LocalsOceanside Teacher Named Teacher of the Year
New York State United Teachers today congratulated veteran Long Island educator and teacher mentor Jennifer Wolfe on being...
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Aug 26/News from Our LocalsBack to School - Patience, Flexibility, Trust and Hope
The last few months have challenged us all. With schools slated to reopen soon, a lot of questions remain unanswered. What...
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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...
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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...
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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 -...
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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...
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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...
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Jan 14/News from Our LocalsSupport The DezyStrong Foundation
The DezyStrong Foundation was founded in 2019 by Sachem teacher,Matthew "dezy" Distefano, was established to provide the...
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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...
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Oct 20/Message from the ChairRegister for the Run 4 Beigel
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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....
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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...
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Aug 28/News from Our LocalsHonoring 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 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...
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Aug 26/News from Our LocalsAmityville 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 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...