Coalition's 'Day of Action' calls on Albany to stop cuts to education

Parents, students, educators and community and school board members turned out in 18 locations around the state to tell lawmakers they must reject Governor Paterson's proposed $1.4 billion cut to public education funding. With reports and photos from Syracuse, New York City, the North Country, Suffolk County, Albany, Jamestown, Peekskill, Yonkers, Schenectady and Troy.

Race to the Top: New York state one of 16 finalists in first phase of competition

"Today's announcement that New York is a finalist for a share of the $4.35 billion in federal Race to the Top grants confirms what New York State United Teachers has said from the beginning: that the state had a strong application and would be competitive," says NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi.

Higher education advocates make strong case against cuts

For every statement they heard from lawmakers about why cuts can't be reversed, NYSUT's higher education members were ready with a list of strong arguments about not only why they should be reversed, but also how they can be.

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RA 2010: Defining Excellence

NYSUT's 38th Annual Representative Assembly takes place at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC Thursday, April 29 - Saturday, May 1, 2010. Learn more, reserve your housing online and log in to Leader Access for additional resources.

Lesson plan initiative highlights work of Robert F. Kennedy

"Speak Up, Speak Out: Robert F. Kennedy, Champion of Social Justice" is an initiative to share Kennedy's legacy with a new generation of students. Lesson plans suitable for 4th, 8th and 11th grade classes link his social justice agenda to New York state standards in social studies and English language arts, offering a unique opportunity to blend the ideas, concepts, themes and skills of the standards with Kennedy's social justice history.

How do you educate students about justice? Let NYSUT know!

NYSUT encourages educators from pre-K through college to contribute lesson plans to a new online center - Speak Up, Speak Out: Educating About Justice.

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Career Center

NYSUT's online Career Center is your pathway to resources for professionals in education.

Show your support for teachers fired at Rhode Island school

Educators around the nation are shocked at the mass firing of 88 faculty members at struggling - but improving - Central Falls High School in Rhode Island.

SCHOOL AID DATA: Your district's projected state funding

Compare the 2010-11 Executive Budget proposal to last year's funding.

Helping quake victims in Haiti

The NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund is contributing to relief efforts in Haiti in the wake of a massive earthquake that has devastated the country. MAKE A DONATION.

Professional Issues Forum on Health Care

If you are a nurse, psychologist, clinical instructor, pharmacist or therapist this conference is designed for you. March 20 at the Desmond in Albany. Register today!