News Archive
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Jun 04/News from Our LocalsUnion: School districts with high opt-out rates face penalties
A statewide debate over how best to deal with schools where large numbers of students boycott state tests has taken a new...
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May 09/Council NewsSupport Your Community, Support Public Ed - Vote Yes May 15th!
Strong communities have strong schools and it is up to all of us to support our children and provide them with the tools...
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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...
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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...
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Apr 11/Council NewsSupporting a Parent's Choice - Opt Out!
You may have heard that there is a large contingent of Parents and Guardians "Opting Out" their children from the ELA and...
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Feb 16/News from Our LocalsSupport the Uniondale Bond
The Uniondale school district has scheduled a March 15 vote on a $158 million borrowing plan after residents rejected a $...
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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...
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Feb 09/Political ActionUnions Kick Off Campaign Against Janus Court Case
Janus v. AFSCME is set to be heard by the Supreme Court in 19 days and public employee unions are preparing for the case....
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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...
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Jan 09/Political ActionThe Cost of Janus
In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Janus v. AFSCME case challenging fair share fees....
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Dec 15/Council NewsHappy Holidays, Become a Teacher
The holiday season is upon us and believe it or not this is also the college application season. A teacher shortage is upon...
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Nov 22/Message from the ChairHappy Thanksgiving
We are now entering into the season of thanks. On Thursday, families will come together to give thanks for the many gifts...
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Nov 22/News from Our LocalsLawrence Teachers March For a New Contract
Teachers in the Lawrence School District held a march and rally on November 15 calling on the school board to restart...
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Nov 22/In the NewsSchool Bus Strike is Over
For the last two weeks, union bus drivers at Baumann & Sons Bus company have been on strike. The strike impacted...
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Nov 13/News from Our LocalsSmithtown HS East math teacher is state finalist for national honor
Marianne Schoepflin, a teacher for 12 years at Smithtown High School East, has been named a finalist in a national awards...
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Nov 07/Political ActionVote No on a NYS Constitutional Convention (Prop 1)
On Tuesday, voters across New York will be going to the polls to vote on whether New York should hold a Constitutional...