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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.

Teachers, parents, students stand up for a small, effective school

When critics sought to close the Bridgehampton high school, arguing that students would do better academically and extracurricularly in bigger environments and that the move would save money, the parent-teacher coalition started an information campaign based on the facts.

Teachers delve into the Roosevelts' legacy

Members of the NYSUT Statewide Committee for Social Studies recently spent time at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, conducting research on the social justice policies and programs of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Reverse Trick-or-Treating helps Fair Trade

The concept is simple. On Halloween night, after receiving a "treat," trick-or-treaters offer a gift in return - a small Fair Trade chocolate bar, and a card promoting the use of fairly traded products.

ELT Spring 2010 Course Catalog

NYSUT's Education and Learning Trust is offering members a variety of professional development options for Spring 2010.

How did you celebrate SRP Recognition Day?

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

Save the date: ECB conference examines bullying in schools Dec. 10

ECB's fourth annual policy conference examines "21st Century Bullying and its Implications on Schools;" Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education Kevin Jennings will deliver the keynote address.

Dear Mr. President: Letters from students

President Obama has much to do, but where should he start? We asked NYSUT members and students to share their thoughts. Here is just a sampling of the hundreds of letters we received.

AIS: A Guide to Academic Intervention Services

With this guide, NYS PTA and NYSUT encourage parents and teachers to work together to provide services in all school districts. Updated for 2008.