NYSUT calls for state to fully fund public higher education
The statewide union and its largest higher ed affiliates this week urged the Legislature to make operating aid for public higher education a priority in budget negotiations. Doing so would ensure students receive the first-rate education they deserve and address the longstanding unfair salaries for adjunct faculty. "A quality, affordable higher education is an essential service we as a state must provide for all New Yorkers," President Andy Pallotta said.
- Use the MAC to ask your state Senator and Assembly members to increase funding for CUNY and SUNY community colleges during state budget negotiations.
State's graduation rate shows progress
The state's graduation rate continues to rise and achievement gaps are narrowing, according to 2018 stats released this week by the State Education Department. With an 80.4 percent statewide rate, SED noted success is up for black and Hispanic students, Students With Disabilities and English Language Learners — plus more than 11,000 students who earned a diploma though one of the state's new graduation pathways. NYSUT says the rising graduation rates show investments in education work. Find your district's grad rate here.
Unionists fight to save union jobs at New Era
New Era Cap CEO Chris Koch's photo hangs on the Wall of Fame in the Lake Shore Central School District. These days, many in the community look at Koch as a local boy who made good, but has gone very bad. How else to describe a man who wants to put more than 200 union members out of work? What can you do? Take that New Era hat off!
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- NEA President Lily Eskelsen García comes to NYSUT Leadership Institute.
- Getting ready to file your taxes? Don't forget these two tax deductions your union fought for and won.
- Apply online for this $5,000 Better Beginnings award that recognizes elementary teachers who are gifted in finding and nurturing the strengths of each student.
- Profile highlights Laura Macey, culinary teacher and member of the Schenectady Fed.
- Celebrate Black History Month in February with a new free poster from NYSUT highlighting Fannie Lou Hamer.
- NYSUT Member Benefits launches 2019 Member Appreciation Month today. Daily prize drawings will be held; you must be a MAP Alert member to be eligible.
- NYSUT Member Benefits launches its redesigned website this week, and will be endorsing the Mortgage Discount Program presented by Mid-Island Mortgage Corp.
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