Politicians take note: Don’t mess with early childhood education funding (or with Ms. Rachel). @NYSUT 

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Journalism programs and school newspapers are wonderful opportunities for students to delve into real-world, experiential learning activities - the kinds of things that get kids thinking deeply about the world around them and their future. They’re also an essential part of…

Exploring the world of heavy machinery with an excavator simulator at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES today was an absolute blast! 💥🚜 Relevance is key in education—hands-on experiences like these not only engage students but also prepare them for real-world success! Can you dig it?…

Today's visit to Wayne Ed and Tech Centers was uplifting! Experiential learning and real-world opportunities are setting students up for future success. Thank you Jim and Kelly for hosting our tour of Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. @NYSUT NYSUTrochro

We shouldn’t be banning books. That’s it, that’s the tweet. NYSUT @aftunion @neatoday The New York Times

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Excited to see the budget coming together at the State Capitol. It’s time to finalize school aid details so local school leaders can plan for the future. @NYSUT

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Its unfair and has not brought savings. Thank you ⁦Assemblyman Pat Burke⁩ for standing #FixTier6 . ⁦Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈⁩ ⁦NYSUT⁩ ⁦⁦NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong⁩ ⁦WNYALF, AFL-CIO⁩ ⁦Viri Pettersen⁩ ⁦West Seneca TA⁩ ⁦⁦2ndTimeLasix ☮️⁩ ⁦Paul Glieco⁩ buffalonews.com/opinion/anothe…

Congratulations to these 5 Long Island educators who were recently inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Your work has inspired thousands of students to realize their dreams - Thank you! NYSSMA @NYSUT

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There is a rising tide of absenteeism across the state and nation. The best place for kids is in their public schools, where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. It's crucial that we address the underlying factors contributing to absenteeism and provide the…

West Seneca CSD is proposing 29 staff cuts, Hamburg CSD is cutting 20 positions. We must restore Foundation Aid funding to the state budget so that schools can maintain the critical programs and staffing that students and families rely on. Now is not the time to cut our schools,…

Educators across NY are sounding the alarm on proposed Foundation Aid cuts and the harm they’ll cause. From eliminating programs and staff to a loss of community events, proposed cuts would cause irreversible damage to students' learning.

Learn more: FundOurFutureNY.org

🎼”Don’t cry for me Nassau County… 🎶” IYKYK… Empowering experience at the NYSUT Nassau RO conference! Leaders united, learning, and igniting union activism. 🚀 Levittown Teachers Plainedge Federation of Teachers Hewlett-Woodmere FA Jaime Ciffone
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📓✏️🍎 Check out these consortium schools where both students and adults flourish. 😁 This model not only excites students about education but also frames learning as a lifelong journey rather than a simple pass or fail. 🙌⁦NYSUT⁩ ⁦AFT⁩ youtube.com/watch?v=T9ahui…

Joined an inspiring plenary with hundreds of @UUPInfo delegates in Saratoga yesterday. This year marks their 50th anniversary as a union and affiliate of @NYSUT and @AFTUnion #NewDealForHigherEd #BrooklynNeedsDownstate

Today, we stand together in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth by recognizing the GLSEN Day of Silence. Let's honor those whose voices are silenced and work towards creating safer and more inclusive schools for all. #DayOfSilence @NYSUT NEA @AFTUnion LGBTQ Educators NYS

'Smile. You are making history!' The first ever NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong Women's Committee met yesterday for the very first time… with 90+ union leaders on the zoom. Thank you Leslie Rose 🌻✊🍎 for the pic! NYSUT Jaime Ciffone NYSNA Rebecca Damon

Education advocates are continuing to pushback against proposed Foundation Aid cuts for New York schools. Schools play an increasingly vital role in supporting students and families. We must ensure they have the necessary resources to fulfill this critical mission. @NYSUT…

The robotics team from North Shore High School beat out more than 4 dozen other teams to earn a spot to compete for the international First Robotics championship. Experiential learning programs like these foster creativity, collaboration, and perseverance in students who band together…

Excessive screen time has been linked to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances among young children and adolescents. In an era where digital devices are everywhere, understanding the implications of technology on students' lives has never been more…

As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the globe are commemorating Eid al-Fitr, or “the celebration of breaking the fast.”
 
We hope everyone celebrating has a happy and warm holiday surrounded by loved ones. #EidMubarak