This morning’s #ReadingOpensTheWorld event in Albany was a huge success. Thank you NYS PEF for your contributions to the community and AFT for the 20k books for families and educators. NYSUT APSTA Dan McCoy-CountyExec

Exciting day in Albany as I joined Governor Kathy Hochul to announce $10M included in the state budget to provide Science of Reading professional learning opportunities for 20K educators. This important initiative will help support educators and their students with the latest,

'As the nation’s workforce needs evolve, our educators are emphasizing exciting career and technical education programs that allow students to develop real-world skills' - @NYSUT President @melindajperson aft.org/press-release/…

Nearly three-fourths of high school teachers and a third of middle school teachers say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem. And the impact on kids’ health goes beyond the classroom. @NYSUT is stepping up to address this issue and finding solutions to

In Syracuse today for the President Biden announcement of a $6.1 billion agreement that will boost U.S. competitiveness in leading-edge memory semiconductor production. The CHIPS and Science Act is delivering for NY workers and communities, and our schools and universities are leading the

The pension reforms included in the final State Budget sound small but are significant to the average career educator in Tier 6. It could be a difference of $100,000 over the course of their retirement. These are important steps to #FixTier6 . @NYSUT

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Thanks City & State NY, but the real winners are our students, educators, communities and public workers who are getting the support they deserve. @NYSUT

We want to extend a huge shout out to Dutchess United Educators as one of our newest organized locals. DUE represents more than 250 educators at Dutchess Community College and voted overwhelmingly last week in favor of affiliation with @AFTUnion and NYSUT. Welcome!

Following the passage of the 2024-25 state budget, NYSUT President @MelindajPerson has released a statement commending New York on delivering positive results for our students, educators, families and communities.

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The addictive nature of cellphones and the intentional algorithms that draw kids in and keep them up all night…It’s not commonly understood. We must educate students and parents about these harmful effects. It’s not that parents who give their children phones are bad parents,

Heartbreaking to see that 30K children in NYC lived in homeless shelters every month last year. This cannot just be a statistic; it must be a call to action. We must do more to support these vulnerable students and their families and combat the rise of childhood poverty in NY

The enacted state budget will restore proposed year-to-year cuts in foundation aid by preserving the save-harmless and restoring most of the overall cuts. This would not have happened without the perseverance of our members and allies fighting to stick up for what matters. I want

Social media’s impact on kids and teens is a real concern. One school removed mirrors from student bathrooms to get control of kids leaving class to make videos. Let's prioritize digital literacy and guide our kids to navigate these platforms responsibly. @NYSUT

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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