Take action as lawmakers burn the midnight oil
It's crunch time! The state budget deadline is Sunday. As our legislative department is working around the clock, go to the MAC today to support funding for public education, higher education, health care and common-sense reforms to the tax cap.
- This video highlights the dire need for adequate, predictable funding in special schools.
- In many communities, funding stability is threatened by power plant closures and tax penalties faced by school districts when the tax base is revalued. Ask lawmakers to provide much-needed funding to help gap the fiscal shortfalls resulting from these issues!
'Take a Look at Teaching' summit focuses on removing barriers
From transportation issues to the cumbersome certification process, the roomful of college students, faculty members and K-12 educators had no trouble identifying a long list of barriers for aspiring teachers. But rather than dwelling on the barriers, participants at NYSUT's "Take a Look at Teaching" summit at SUNY Potsdam focused on possible solutions.
'Correct the Tests!' initiative fact-checks SED
NYSUT's new campaign to help fix the state's flawed standardized tests kicks off Monday! Amid statewide reports of district pressure to increase participation rates, the union responded sharply to misinformation from Commissioner Elia. Grades 3-8 ELA testing starts next week, so please use our weblink and hotline to let us know how it goes. Here are our fact sheets on your rights when it comes to opting out.
More news
- Women's History: Ann Fantauzzi, retired from Saratoga Springs TA, volunteers, trains teachers, raises money and works with students in Africa. You can still order free NYSUT women's history posters.
- It's the second round of our Sweet Sixteen Reasons We're Sticking with Our Union. Fill out your bracket and win a free Union Values bumper magnet!
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