NYSUT warns against further cuts to community colleges, SUNY, CUNY

With enrollment booming at community colleges and SUNY and CUNY campuses, further budget cuts would devastate middle-class and low-income students, who increasingly see public higher education as the only affordable path to a college degree and a brighter future.

Parents, educators protest damaging cuts

A coalition of parents, union members, citizens and education advocates joined forces in Albany recently, calling on lawmakers to reject Gov. Paterson’s devastating proposed midyear cuts to education and health care.

Regents take first steps to transform teacher preparation

As the Regents move forward with a new plan to strengthen teacher preparation and recruit highly effective teachers to high-needs schools, NYSUT Vice President Maria Neira said the union will advocate for a comprehensive system that is adequately funded and provides supports for teachers.

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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.

Oppose Midyear Cuts to Education and Health Care

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

How did you celebrate SRP Recognition Day?

School-Related Professionals are the very backbone of our schools.

Get the facts on H1N1

Answers to your frequently asked questions and concerns about the flu virus in the workplace, with links to additional news and resources.

NYSUT members are 'Making Strides' this fall

Union members are striving to raise more than $1 million for the third year in a row to raise awareness and fund treatment and research programs to fight cancer. Updated with links to new photo galleries!

NYSUT Executive V.P. Lubin announces retirement

Lubin has earned a deep respect in his years as a union leader - first at the United Federation of Teachers in New York City and then at the helm of NYSUT's legislative and political action department.