PreK - 12 Educators News Archive

May 2008

• 5/16/2008
  NYSUT launches academic journal
• 5/16/2008
  Utica Zoo helps with curriculum
• 5/14/2008
  Art imitates life for a New York City teacher, musician
• 5/14/2008
  VIDEO: Vote 'Yes' May 20
• 5/14/2008
  New TV ad campaign urges 'Yes' votes on school budgets May 20
• 5/13/2008
  Percentage of highly qualified teachers rises
• 5/12/2008
  NYSUT activists reject tax caps and press lawmakers to stop raids on SUNY
• 5/12/2008
  How would a tax cap impact your school district's funding?
• 5/6/2008
  Collaborative model works for North Rockland
• 5/6/2008
  Union fights the trend that starts with teaching to the test
• 5/6/2008
  East Ramapo picketing pays off
• 5/6/2008
  Westchester County special school serves neediest kids
• 5/6/2008
  Reviewers needed for certification tests
• 5/6/2008
  Analysis: 2008 Property Tax Report Cards
• 5/6/2008
  Focusing on the visibility of school nurses

April 2008

• 4/25/2008
  State Ed seeks test development experts
• 4/24/2008
  New Web site for Standards Review Initiative
• 4/23/2008
  Proposed tax cap 'bad policy' for state's school children
• 4/23/2008
  Tax Cap: Testimony to the Commission on Property Tax Relief
• 4/23/2008
  Lubin urges rejection of tax cap
• 4/23/2008
  ELA/ESL Standards Forums: Information and Talking Points
• 4/22/2008
  POV: Why do so many students lack desire to try?
• 4/21/2008
  Educator's Voice explores early literacy in premier edition
• 4/17/2008
  Vice President Neira: 'Bad grades for linking tenure to test scores'
• 4/17/2008
  State Ed offers online resources for Global History and Geography
• 4/17/2008
  NYSUT prevails in maintaining tenure integrity
• 4/16/2008
  State Ed offers new Civics Education Toolkit
• 4/16/2008
  NYSUT Handbook for Laid-Off School Employees
• 4/16/2008
  Changes in Tenure Determination
• 4/16/2008
  School-Related Professionals Member of the Year: Thelma Shaw
• 4/15/2008
  School aid: Your district's funding for 2008-09
• 4/14/2008
  Response-to-Intervention
• 4/11/2008
  NYSUT recognizes Fairport educator as Teacher of the Year
• 4/11/2008
  Yonkers educator honored with outstanding leadership award
• 4/11/2008
  Top teacher urges all to speak up for students
• 4/11/2008
  Williamsville educator honored with NYSUT award
• 4/11/2008
  Westchester educator honored with outstanding leadership award
• 4/10/2008
  NYSUT identifies reforms to end achievement gap
• 4/10/2008
  Revision of the New June 2008 Physical Setting/Earth Science Performance Test (Part D)
• 4/9/2008
  Gap DVD, CD set highlights union efforts
• 4/9/2008
  Final education budget recognizes public school needs
• 4/8/2008
  Lincoln Center Institute National Educator Workshop
• 4/4/2008
  National conference showcases Albany schools
• 4/4/2008
  Union nanotechnology program makes teachers nano-smart
• 4/4/2008
  It's OK to go out and roll in the dirt
• 4/4/2008
  A challenge for New Orleans parents
• 4/4/2008
  New Orleans school system teeters
• 4/4/2008
  Science teacher Rich Ognibene is the state's Teacher of the Year
• 4/4/2008
  Webcam links boy to classes
• 4/3/2008
  ELT Summer 2008 course catalog now available
• 4/3/2008
  Monroe County ordered to keep funding promise
• 4/2/2008
  NYSUT: Uphold high standards of tenure process

March 2008

• 3/31/2008
  Lawmakers near state budget agreement
• 3/25/2008
  State Ed announces Regents exam dates for 2009-11
• 3/20/2008
  The vocabulary of collaboration
• 3/20/2008
  Task force focuses on high school
• 3/20/2008
  Guilderland union program mentors new members
• 3/20/2008
  Peer review is subject to collective bargaining
• 3/20/2008
  Educators gather in New York to celebrate teaching and learning
• 3/20/2008
  Unionists tell lawmakers: Keep the promise
• 3/20/2008
  SRP presses Washington for school improvements
• 3/20/2008
  Helping school staffers help students heal
• 3/20/2008
  New governor is longtime advocate of public ed
• 3/20/2008
  Physical education needs more than mandates
• 3/20/2008
  Building Capacity: Supporting Children with Brain Injury and Their Families
• 3/20/2008
  Legislator thrives on BOCES training
• 3/20/2008
  Schedule is tight for grading new math Regents in June
• 3/19/2008
  Cross-curricular effort harmonizes Johnson City Middle School
• 3/19/2008
  Freebies: Math prep available on university site
• 3/17/2008
  AIS: A Guide to Academic Intervention Services
• 3/17/2008
  NYSUT activists urge Legislature to keep the promise
• 3/14/2008
  Gracious student becomes governor
• 3/9/2008
  Educators share strategies to help ELLs succeed
• 3/7/2008
  Budget battle brings BOCES activists to Albany
• 3/7/2008
  Pre-K cost shift another unfunded mandate
• 3/7/2008
  NYSUT focuses on nanotechnology
• 3/7/2008
  Online treasure trove takes on women's history
• 3/7/2008
  Lyrics lift history from page to performance
• 3/6/2008
  Certification: What you need to know
• 3/5/2008
  Career and Technical Education is one road to ending the gap
• 3/4/2008
  Update: March 2008 Grade 8 Mathematics Test
• 3/4/2008
  Procedures and administration of Regents Integrated Algebra exam available
• 3/4/2008
  Elementary and intermediate exam schedules available

February 2008

• 2/28/2008
  Educators at NYSUT ELL conference share strategies for success
• 2/28/2008
  Widespread district use of law firms suggest need for review
• 2/28/2008
  Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
• 2/25/2008
  National Board Certification
• 2/25/2008
  Wappingers union and district collaborate on school renovation plan
• 2/22/2008
  Unrolling the welcome mat for new members
• 2/22/2008
  Weingarten: Our kids deserve better than cuts and caps
• 2/22/2008
  Defining progress at Special Act schools
• 2/22/2008
  New York tops Advanced Placement exam ranks
• 2/22/2008
  Albany increases academic access
• 2/22/2008
  Research links higher scores to certified librarians
• 2/22/2008
  Regents seek input on 'Contracts' funding
• 2/22/2008
  President's Perspective: Let's not cap our ability to end gap
• 2/20/2008
  Ending the gap needs parents' involvement
• 2/20/2008
  NEA partnership offers scholarships for teachers
• 2/15/2008
  Special Education Variances
• 2/15/2008
  Certificate Types for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• 2/15/2008
  Applications for AFT/NYS Latino Caucus scholarship now available
• 2/15/2008
  Supplemental Teaching Certificate
• 2/15/2008
  Which Certification Requirements Affect You?
• 2/15/2008
  Posters spread the word, not the flu
• 2/13/2008
  Iannuzzi: Charter school management is trying to have it both ways
• 2/10/2008
  Union: Keep your promise to schools - restore education funding
• 2/10/2008
  NYSUT, BOCES join forces to restore budget cuts
• 2/10/2008
  Property tax caps would limit educational investment
• 2/9/2008
  NYSUT: Put some muscle into enforcing phys ed requirements
• 2/9/2008
  Revved up designing green machines
• 2/8/2008
  Free poster honors civil rights icon Rosa Parks
• 2/8/2008
  ELL students move toward English proficiency
• 2/7/2008
  Deadline for Teacher of Year nominations is Feb. 29
• 2/7/2008
  Ready ... set ... 24/7 Let's Go!
• 2/7/2008
  Syracuse retirees practice King's legacy
• 2/4/2008
  NYSUT calls on state lawmakers to keep promise to schools
• 2/4/2008
  Testimony on Elementary and Secondary Education 2008

January 2008

• 1/31/2008
  Putting muscle into enforcing K-12 physical education requirements
• 1/31/2008
  Testimony on K-12 Physical Education 2008
• 1/29/2008
  The right kind of cap
• 1/28/2008
  President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal
• 1/25/2008
  Analysis: Governor's budget calls for higher ed cuts, tax cap commission
• 1/25/2008
  2008-09 Executive Budget for Pre-K–12 Education
• 1/25/2008
  School fails accountability test: fires ill librarian
• 1/25/2008
  School aid: Your district's proposed funding for 2008-09
• 1/25/2008
  NYSUT goes to court in charter audit lawsuit
• 1/25/2008
  Deadline for Teacher of Year nominations is Feb. 29
• 1/25/2008
  Special ed certification changes are coming
• 1/25/2008
  Union sponsors 'Teaching & Learning Celebration'
• 1/24/2008
  SED posts 2008-09 elementary and intermediate testing dates
• 1/24/2008
  UPDATE: Regents public meeting on career and technical education Jan. 28
• 1/24/2008
  POV: Phys ed mandates need muscle behind them
• 1/23/2008
  Ending the Gap: The road to improvement may be data-driven
• 1/23/2008
  Does your building drag down student performance?
• 1/22/2008
  NYSUT on executive budget: 'We need to move steadily forward' with education investment
• 1/18/2008
  State Ed seeks public comment on proposed IDEA regulations
• 1/18/2008
  Syracuse retirees practice King's legacy
• 1/18/2008
  AUDIO: WAMC radio reports on charter school audits
• 1/18/2008
  Physical education hearings scheduled for Jan. 31
• 1/17/2008
  NYSUT goes to court in charter audit lawsuit
• 1/16/2008
  Collaborating for the Success of English Language Learners
• 1/14/2008
  Putting pieces together on grade 3-8 assessments
• 1/14/2008
  'Gold standard' teachers help end achievement gap
• 1/14/2008
  Students read to close gap
• 1/11/2008
  Contracts for Excellence: Millions of new dollars targeted for neediest students
• 1/11/2008
  NYSUT campaign warns against 'road to vouchers'
• 1/11/2008
  Appeal planned in Monroe County revenue case
• 1/11/2008
  'Twas the season for solidarity
• 1/11/2008
  High school students explore careers at SUNY Oneonta
• 1/11/2008
  NYSUT salutes 2007 class of National Board Certified teachers
• 1/11/2008
  Setting a course to reach some special students
• 1/11/2008
  Educational Conference Board seeks maintenance of solid funding
• 1/11/2008
  Take a course from the former teacher of the year
• 1/11/2008
  NYSUT wins improved Regents exam schedule
• 1/11/2008
  State of the State address calls for more full-time faculty at SUNY, CUNY
• 1/11/2008
  President's Perspective: Governor kicks off legislative give-and-take
• 1/9/2008
  SED posts new testing schedules
• 1/8/2008
  SED offers secure online look up for certification records
• 1/3/2008
  UPDATE: Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Requirements for School Employees

December 2007

• 12/19/2007
  SED posts updates on 2008 Grades 3-8 English and math tests
• 12/18/2007
  Educators put the pieces together on assessments for grades 3-8
• 12/13/2007
  Lubin outlines NYSUT budget priorities
• 12/12/2007
  Educational conference to address critical achievement issues
• 12/11/2007
  SED seeks comments on proposed professional development standards
• 12/7/2007
  Massive turnout from Long Island locals supports Wyandanch teachers
• 12/4/2007
  NYSUT salutes 85 teachers on attaining National Board Certification
• 12/3/2007
  NYSUT VP Neira knows what it's like to live in two different worlds
• 12/3/2007
  NYSTI Theatre Institute offers free show for educators
• 12/3/2007
  In celebration of excellence
• 12/3/2007
  Albany local takes a team approach to National Board Certification
• 12/3/2007
  How changes in reporting child abuse affect you
• 12/3/2007
  State finalizes Contracts for Excellence
• 12/3/2007
  TESOL recognizes outstanding teachers
• 12/3/2007
  Tenure changes for new teachers are on the way
• 12/1/2007
  President's Perspective: Meeting with Gov. Spitzer at the project table

November 2007

• 11/30/2007
  Harlem basketball coach encourages students to shoot for college
• 11/30/2007
  Experts confirm value of early education
• 11/30/2007
  ELT Spring 2008: Course catalog, online registration available
• 11/30/2007
  Iannuzzi has a vision of teaching's future
• 11/30/2007
  NCLB renewal is on hold
• 11/30/2007
  Amityville teachers win long legal battle
• 11/30/2007
  Union celebrates SRP members
• 11/30/2007
  Ithaca gives it up for educators
• 11/28/2007
  Gap issues aired in video
• 11/26/2007
  SED releases June 2008 Regents exam schedule
• 11/21/2007
  SED adds half day to June examination schedule
• 11/19/2007
  NYSUT calls Contracts for Excellence a significant step
• 11/18/2007
  ADVISORY: State leaders to announce Contracts for Excellence
• 11/16/2007
  Ithaca gives it up for educators
• 11/13/2007
  Utah voters reject statewide voucher program
• 11/9/2007
  DOWNLOAD: New York Teacher special report on NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' symposium
• 11/9/2007
  VIDEO: 'New York Now' focuses on achievement gap
• 11/9/2007
  Union campaign seeks school funding fairness in Monroe County
• 11/9/2007
  Ending the Gap: Next steps
• 11/9/2007
  Teacher input needed for Contracts for Excellence
• 11/9/2007
  Iannuzzi: We can't afford not to end the gap
• 11/9/2007
  Buffalo, NYC charter school teachers join union
• 11/9/2007
  College Board grants available for writing instruction, schools
• 11/8/2007
  Regent to serve on national board
• 11/8/2007
  New York schools celebrate NCLB 'Blue Ribbon' honors
• 11/8/2007
  International program broadens students and teachers
• 11/8/2007
  NCLB: East Islip union leader offers good advice to Congress
• 11/8/2007
  Teacher centers, ELT join to support educators
• 11/2/2007
  SED: Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Report

October 2007

• 10/30/2007
  VIDEO: Ending the Gap Symposium
• 10/29/2007
  SED posts Integrated Algebra Regents Exam sampler
• 10/27/2007
  'Ending the Gap' symposium at-a-glance
• 10/27/2007
  Iannuzzi sees hope, momentum at close of achievement gap symposium
• 10/27/2007
  Rothstein: NCLB is 'dead'
• 10/27/2007
  Panelists say it takes a community to close a gap
• 10/26/2007
  Media shines spotlight on Gap symposium
• 10/26/2007
  Promoting the role of Career and Technical Education
• 10/26/2007
  Preparing teacher and leadership corps
• 10/26/2007
  Unions must be involved in professional development
• 10/26/2007
  Volunteer service values educators
• 10/26/2007
  Achievement gap debate needs infusion of honesty, sociologist Noguera says
• 10/26/2007
  State honors 2008 Teacher of the Year
• 10/26/2007
  Crawford: NCLB leaving most vulnerable students behind
• 10/26/2007
  Panel discusses remediation's role in higher education
• 10/26/2007
  Professor urges use of data to drive decisions on resources
• 10/26/2007
  PTA leaders say parents have a role, too
• 10/26/2007
  Suit targets fund diversion in Monroe County
• 10/26/2007
  28,000 day care workers vote to affiliate with the United Federation of Teachers
• 10/26/2007
  Education expert Haycock: With change, achievement is possible
• 10/26/2007
  The benefits of bilingual education for English language learners
• 10/26/2007
  Regents seek aid hike
• 10/26/2007
  Early ed can help close achievement gap, experts say
• 10/26/2007
  NYSUT calls for better tests for ELL students
• 10/26/2007
  UFT President Weingarten: Voluntary schoolwide bonus program
• 10/26/2007
  Don't forget facilities when addressing the gap
• 10/26/2007
  Educators brainstorm ideas to give struggling kids the best teachers
• 10/26/2007
  Union grant program gives teachers chance to help Haitian counterparts
• 10/25/2007
  Achievement gap summit targets most pressing issue in New York's schools
• 10/25/2007
  Political activist Donna Brazile says partnerships needed to end gap
• 10/25/2007
  Commissioner Mills: 'We challenge the gap together'
• 10/25/2007
  Scenes from the symposium: Thursday
• 10/25/2007
  Iannuzzi: For kids' sake, leave your comfort zone
• 10/25/2007
  State issues health advisory to schools on MRSA
• 10/24/2007
  Achievement gap conference tackles public education's No. 1 issue
• 10/24/2007
  In the Buffalo News, President Iannuzzi calls on all institutions to close achievement gap
• 10/24/2007
  28,000 New York City day care workers vote to join NYSUT
• 10/17/2007
  Super Bowl of Super Bugs: Keeping athletes safe in the locker room
• 10/16/2007
  Help Rush-Henrietta teacher carry the Olympic torch
• 10/15/2007
  East Hampton TA pushes for green classrooms
• 10/15/2007
  'Every Child Counts' conference starts Oct. 25
• 10/15/2007
  Student NEA program starts as pilot project in New York
• 10/15/2007
  What is a student 'growth model'?
• 10/15/2007
  Monroe County locals stand up for students
• 10/15/2007
  State urges districts to 'go green'
• 10/15/2007
  Keep up the pressure: It's time to fix NCLB
• 10/12/2007
  President's Perspective: Time to fix NCLB, or to start over
• 10/12/2007
  SED posts January 2008 Regents exam schedule
• 10/12/2007
  Testimony on educational needs of English language learners (ELLs)
• 10/12/2007
  Southern Tier locals unite in solidarity
• 10/12/2007
  Getting adolescents hooked on books
• 10/12/2007
  Crowded classes among issues facing BOCES educators
• 10/12/2007
  Exchanging ideas on Hispanic education
• 10/3/2007
  SED posts information on June 2008 Earth Science exam
• 10/3/2007
  In Yonkers, governor promotes pre-K
• 10/1/2007
  Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session

September 2007

• 9/30/2007
  Times Union: Forum seeks solutions to challenges facing Hispanic students in region
• 9/28/2007
  NYSUT activists urge Congress to fix NCLB
• 9/28/2007
  Reviewing blueprint for classroom technology
• 9/28/2007
  Success stories: Photo gallery
• 9/28/2007
  Success stories: Celebrating progress in public education
• 9/28/2007
  Rural teachers team with museum to enrich curriculum
• 9/28/2007
  President's Perspective: Transparency is a concern in district's plans for extra money
• 9/28/2007
  Corning TA bakes up solidarity
• 9/28/2007
  NYSUT courses deliver the goods for SRPs
• 9/28/2007
  Donahue pledges support for teacher centers
• 9/28/2007
  School starts with breaks, bang-ups for nurses
• 9/28/2007
  School staffers, defibrillator save another life
• 9/28/2007
  Adirondack curriculum challenges teachers
• 9/28/2007
  NYSUT members staff booth at the state fair
• 9/27/2007
  Madonna Heights: Where every child is an artist
• 9/27/2007
  Media Advisory: NYSUT President Iannuzzi to speak to Norwich-area educators
• 9/27/2007
  Media Advisory: NYSUT hosts conference on Latino student achievement and achievement gap
• 9/26/2007
  Brazile, Haycock to headline NYSUT's 'achievement gap' conference
• 9/26/2007
  Revised grade 5 social studies scoring rubric
• 9/25/2007
  Newsday: East Islip president calls for teacher input on NCLB
• 9/20/2007
  AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Ending the Gap
• 9/18/2007
  Ithaca substitute teachers vote to join NYSUT by a 123-9 margin
• 9/17/2007
  Spitzer highlights universal pre-K in Yonkers
• 9/14/2007
  Union president calls for 'true collaboration'
• 9/14/2007
  Educators share ideas on trauma management
• 9/14/2007
  Celebrating the teamwork that builds a high school
• 9/14/2007
  NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' conference kicks off Oct. 25
• 9/14/2007
  NYSUT, national affiliates protest unwise NCLB changes
• 9/13/2007
  Shanker biography published
• 9/13/2007
  Shenendehowa educators talk nanotechnology
• 9/13/2007
  Freebies: Helping each other, senior to senior
• 9/11/2007
  SED posts 2007 NYSESLAT conversion charts
• 9/10/2007
  NYSUT cheers Fairport educator as 2008 Teacher of the Year
• 9/10/2007
  SED posts important info for Integrated Algebra Regents exam
• 9/6/2007
  Iannuzzi calls collaboration and control critical in addressing accountability
• 9/6/2007
  Daily News honors students
• 9/5/2007
  SED posts important dates for grades 3-8 tests
• 9/5/2007
  Freebies: Two events honoring teachers worldwide
• 9/5/2007
  NYSUT to host Hispanic education forum
• 9/5/2007
  What can you learn from the state's oldest public school teacher?
• 9/5/2007
  NYSUT locals take the cake for Southern Tier strike support
• 9/5/2007
  Be a part of NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' forum
• 9/5/2007
  Hamburg, Rochester locals win NEA-Saturn awards for mentoring
• 9/5/2007
  UFT organizing New York City child care workers
• 9/5/2007
  Constitution Day is Sept. 17 - here's how you can celebrate
• 9/5/2007
  AFT, NEA locals look to close gap
• 9/5/2007
  NYSUT, AFT offer ideas on fixing 'No Child' act
• 9/5/2007
  No substitute for unity with substitute teachers alliance
• 9/5/2007
  Moving on to the new 'new math'
• 9/5/2007
  After-school club teaches lessons in tolerance
• 9/4/2007
  Buffalo local safeguards retiree benefits
• 9/4/2007
  As school opens, NYSUT focuses on ensuring state aid is used wisely
• 9/4/2007
  BOCES still honing the cutting edge
• 9/4/2007
  10-year TRS member? Better check your pay stub
• 9/4/2007
  Point of View: BOCES offers educational program that 'rocks'
• 9/4/2007
  Advisory: NYSUT's Iannuzzi to lay out education challenges in Watervliet address
• 9/4/2007
  SED posts Physical Education Profile

August 2007

• 8/29/2007
  2007-08 School Budget Voting Summary
• 8/24/2007
  NYSUT steps in to save student-run disabilities newsletter
• 8/23/2007
  NYSUT statement on schools named as 'persistently dangerous' by SED
• 8/22/2007
  Diagnostic Screening of New Students
• 8/22/2007
  New State Aid Formula Provides Predictability for Local Union Leaders
• 8/16/2007
  NYSUT applauds governor for signing 'burden of proof' legislation
• 8/16/2007
  Consultant Teacher Services
• 8/9/2007
  Activists kick off Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign

July 2007

• 7/31/2007
  Rural teachers team with art museum to enrich curriculum
• 7/17/2007
  AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: No Child Left Unhappy?
• 7/13/2007
  School-Related Professionals prep for the first day of school
• 7/13/2007
  National affiliates concentrate on closing the achievement gap
• 7/12/2007
  School staffers save life with portable defibrillator
• 7/10/2007
  Caribbean and New York union leaders share ideas
• 7/5/2007
  State Latino Caucus announces scholarship winners

June 2007

• 6/27/2007
  NYSUT praises Legislature for passing permanent SRP Recognition Day
• 6/26/2007
  State Ed releases test specifications for new mathematics Regents exams
• 6/25/2007
  Students with disabilities are making 'amazing progress'
• 6/21/2007
  Save the date for NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' symposium
• 6/21/2007
  Program sends teachers to Costa Rica
• 6/21/2007
  The joy of competition and volunteerism at the Special Olympics
• 6/20/2007
  20 more school budgets approved, building on record year
• 6/20/2007
  Hamburg , Rochester locals win NEA-Saturn awards
• 6/20/2007
  Districts succeed at budget revotes
• 6/19/2007
  The Professional Development Requirement for Certification
• 6/19/2007
  Teachers are turning green at greenteacher.com
• 6/19/2007
  Battle over School Vouchers Continues in States Across the Nation
• 6/18/2007
  Newburgh members help make an American dream come true
• 6/18/2007
  AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Celebrating more than graduation
• 6/18/2007
  Vice President Neira: Reading shouldn't take a summer vacation
• 6/15/2007
  NYSUT praises expansion of school-based health centers
• 6/13/2007
  North Country students quiz Sen. Clinton
• 6/13/2007
  NYSUT local unions recognize students with end of year scholarships
• 6/12/2007
  Spotlight on student artwork at NYSUT headquarters
• 6/12/2007
  NYSUT: Research-based reforms pay off in higher math scores
• 6/7/2007
  Video from annual education conference available online
• 6/7/2007
  Next stop is NYSUT for busload of second-graders
• 6/4/2007
  A new college graduate says 'thanks'
• 6/4/2007
  Poisoned by school mold, librarian fights for her career
• 6/4/2007
  UPDATE: Albany district leaders adopt contingency budget; charter school not closing
• 6/4/2007
  Fairies, wizards salute troops
• 6/4/2007
  Learning how to teach labor history
• 6/4/2007
  State English language arts tests show progress
• 6/4/2007
  NYSUT local unions give props to scholars
• 6/4/2007
  Student assault fails to derail a teaching career
• 6/1/2007
  Circumventing an IEP is illegal
• 6/1/2007
  Fight for adequate funding rages in Syracuse, Yonkers
• 6/1/2007
  What you need to know about child abuse: A cautionary tale from Bedford Hills
• 6/1/2007
  Report urges investment in urban schools
• 6/1/2007
  '853 Schools' leaders meet
• 6/1/2007
  Voice of Roosevelt local shakes in Albany
• 6/1/2007
  Get the lead out of school water: Bill would require annual testing
• 6/1/2007
  NYSUT backs Green Island local

May 2007

• 5/31/2007
  State Ed announces record number of 'High Performing/Gap Closing' schools and districts
• 5/31/2007
  Celebrate Children's Day and waves of fourth-graders
• 5/31/2007
  Bronxville teachers dig deep to cover aides for days lost to flood
• 5/29/2007
  Albany students tutored at 'Two Together' after-school program
• 5/23/2007
  Mentor Teacher Internship Program grant applications 2007-08
• 5/23/2007
  English language arts (ELA) test results show progress
• 5/23/2007
  State Ed posts 2007 English and math tests for grades 3-8
• 5/22/2007
  President Iannuzzi: Albany charter school closure a 'troubling end' to a troubled existence
• 5/21/2007
  Eager kids enjoy after-school program
• 5/21/2007
  Around the state: BOCES academies honored
• 5/20/2007
  School budgets: 'Yes' votes reach all-time high
• 5/20/2007
  Grad rates show wide achievement gaps
• 5/18/2007
  Day care providers win right to organize
• 5/18/2007
  Union praises governor's nutrition initiative
• 5/18/2007
  Bright colors in Schuylerville for union's Local Action Project
• 5/18/2007
  NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol
• 5/18/2007
  President's Perspective: Report cards could be valuable tools
• 5/18/2007
  DonorsChoose expands statewide
• 5/18/2007
  Abrams receives AFT's highest SRP honor
• 5/18/2007
  Rally provides lesson in government and politics
• 5/17/2007
  Sayville nurse's sacrifice touches members, saves woman's life
• 5/17/2007
  Freebies: Students in touch with artists
• 5/16/2007
  Voters approve a record 95.5 percent of school budgets
• 5/16/2007
  State Ed releases test schedule for 2007-2008 elementary and intermediate levels
• 5/15/2007
  SURVEY: How does IDEA impact you and your students with disabilities?
• 5/15/2007
  Kennedy to address NYSUT conference
• 5/15/2007
  AUDIO: 'Bullying simply can not be tolerated,' says President Iannuzzi
• 5/14/2007
  NYSUT blogger Card publishes 'More Poetry of Teaching'
• 5/11/2007
  NYSUT thanks math survey participants
• 5/8/2007
  School psychologists launch 'Caring for Kids' campaign
• 5/8/2007
  Reminder: Deadline for AFT/NYS Latino Caucus scholarship application is May 18th
• 5/8/2007
  Celebrating teaching’s gold standard
• 5/8/2007
  Clinton moves schools to top of national agenda
• 5/8/2007
  NYSUT backs Spitzer's plan to combat childhood obesity
• 5/7/2007
  NYSUT launches advertising campaign urging 'Yes' votes on budgets
• 5/4/2007
  Unionists work to get out the pro-education vote
• 5/4/2007
  Ending the Gap: A Complex Social Challenge
• 5/4/2007
  Valley Stream local fights union-busting administration
• 5/3/2007
  2007-08 K-12 Legislative Budget

April 2007

• 4/29/2007
  Booklet tells why we must end the gap
• 4/27/2007
  Spitzer lauds education funding and accountability
• 4/27/2007
  VIDEO: Marguerite Izzo. New York State Teacher of the Year.
• 4/25/2007
  NYSUT: Raising graduation rates requires broad-based support
• 4/25/2007
  3,000 NYSUT delegates call on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind Act
• 4/20/2007
  RTI: A new option in evaluating learning disabilities
• 4/20/2007
  55 districts must sign 'Contract for Excellence'
• 4/20/2007
  Preschool special ed gets slight funding boost
• 4/20/2007
  Counting on the 'new' Congress to fix NCLB
• 4/20/2007
  President's Perspective: Reforming education, nationally and at home
• 4/20/2007
  Wappingers coalition lobbies for school budget
• 4/20/2007
  Symposium on K-12 labor studies curriculum planned for May 19 in Albany
• 4/20/2007
  Budget boosts teacher training
• 4/19/2007
  It's a storybook life for these 7th-graders
• 4/19/2007
  From Sputnik to the Internet: Long Island first-grade teacher to retire after half-century
• 4/19/2007
  Freebies: Help is here for classroom cleanup
• 4/18/2007
  State Teacher of the Year uses humor, motivation to drive kids to succeed
• 4/17/2007
  Grade 5 social studies test - SED posts revised generic scoring rubric
• 4/17/2007
  Event to pay tribute to nationally recognized teachers
• 4/12/2007
  Scholarships available to science teachers seeking National Board Certification
• 4/10/2007
  School aid profile: Your district's funding data for 2007-08
• 4/10/2007
  Contract for Excellence update: SED offers new memo, additional resources
• 4/8/2007
  Community protests shrinking of adult ed
• 4/8/2007
  Ruling safeguards teacher's certification rights
• 4/8/2007
  In celebration of professional development
• 4/8/2007
  What's the score for math tests?
• 4/8/2007
  State calls for comment on IDEA regulations
• 4/8/2007
  A chance to be yourself and dance at the alternative prom
• 4/8/2007
  Will component retesting survive?
• 4/8/2007
  Framing and building community with Teacher Center Institute
• 4/5/2007
  Budget reflects commitment and compromise
• 4/5/2007
  You can help honor school bus drivers
• 4/5/2007
  NYSUT solidarity power on display in East Meadow
• 4/5/2007
  More charter schools, with limits and reforms
• 4/3/2007
  'SunWise with SHADE' poster contest raises skin cancer awareness

March 2007

• 3/28/2007
  NYSUT praises conceptual budget agreement
• 3/26/2007
  Discovering the benefits of pre-K
• 3/26/2007
  Rockland coalition gets national audience on NCLB
• 3/26/2007
  New York City coalition seeks smaller classes
• 3/26/2007
  Teachers 'live and breathe accountability'
• 3/23/2007
  Scoring of new math Regents could be delayed
• 3/23/2007
  Math test protractors don't measure up
• 3/22/2007
  NYSUT to lawmakers: Seize state budget opportunity
• 3/22/2007
  What did you think of the grade 3-8 math tests?
• 3/22/2007
  Union seeks local action to fix unhealthy classrooms
• 3/22/2007
  Thousand Islands local closes gap with LAP
• 3/19/2007
  NYSUT activists converge at Capitol
• 3/19/2007
  AUDIO: 'Teachers live and breathe accountability,' says President Iannuzzi
• 3/16/2007
  SED offers guidance on use of calculators in the classroom
• 3/12/2007
  Union campaign inspires wee readers
• 3/12/2007
  How did the math tests measure up?
• 3/12/2007
  NYSUT reacts to Assembly, Senate budget proposals
• 3/12/2007
  BOCES leaders enjoy a new starting point in state budget
• 3/12/2007
  What's cooking at BOCES culinary arts program?
• 3/12/2007
  NYSUT media campaign supports public ed investment
• 3/12/2007
  Hearings set in April for new special ed regs
• 3/12/2007
  Union leaders testify in legislative hearings
• 3/12/2007
  SED sounds alarm on special ed teacher shortage
• 3/9/2007
  School violence sparks outrage in Buffalo
• 3/8/2007
  Freebies: Turnaround teachers can win stipends
• 3/8/2007
  When it comes to good advice, this 'Dear Abby' is top dog
• 3/8/2007
  Saratoga County school gets its Irish up
• 3/7/2007
  President Iannuzzi: Charter schools a weakness in governor's plan
• 3/5/2007
  NYSUT launches statewide media campaign: 'It's a Matter of Principle'
• 3/5/2007
  Q&A: Why NYSUT opposes vouchers
• 3/1/2007
  American Cancer Society partners with NYSUT in healthy lifestyle program

February 2007

• 2/28/2007
  Retired teachers offer graduate study awards; deadline is March 16
• 2/27/2007
  UFT Vice President Bodden pens second book, 'Obara the Gatekeeper'
• 2/27/2007
  Associated Press: Spitzer administration, teachers' union take on teacher sex cases
• 2/27/2007
  Building a 'minds-on' classroom
• 2/27/2007
  Report sheds light on school bus safety
• 2/27/2007
  Around the state: Kudos to The Rochester Teacher
• 2/27/2007
  SRPs struggle while snow envelops schools
• 2/27/2007
  Testimony on PreK-12 Education 2007
• 2/27/2007
  Glens Falls members revive 7-year-old
• 2/27/2007
  Quick thinking saves a life at wrestling match
• 2/27/2007
  Zeroing in on math at NYSUT's Mathematics Institute
• 2/27/2007
  Are you up for the CSI Challenge?
• 2/27/2007
  Panelists ask: Who will get CFE funds?
• 2/27/2007
  NYSUT calls on Legislature to affirm bold direction for schools
• 2/26/2007
  Vice President Neira: National Board Certification bringing better teachers
• 2/22/2007
  24/7 Let's Go wellness kits available
• 2/22/2007
  2007-08 Executive Budget for Pre-K-12 Education
• 2/22/2007
  BOCES uses innovative curriculum for severely disabled kids
• 2/22/2007
  Freebies: Educational resources from the feds
• 2/16/2007
  NYSUT thanks English language arts survey participants
• 2/15/2007
  Class size concerns Special Act local leaders
• 2/15/2007
  Point of View: Testing new form of artificial intelligence
• 2/15/2007
  Freebies: Diabetes guide now available
• 2/15/2007
  ECB conference addresses achievement gap
• 2/15/2007
  Energy alternatives heat up class interest
• 2/15/2007
  Parents need to be informed of special education changes
• 2/7/2007
  AUDIO: Podcast of WAMC radio report on defibrillators in schools with Richard Iannuzzi and Rachel Moyer
• 2/6/2007
  School nurse, teacher revive child using defibrillator
• 2/6/2007
  President's Perspective: Responsibility is the fourth 'R'
• 2/5/2007
  Education thrives despite rural poverty
• 2/5/2007
  Understanding black history
• 2/5/2007
  Accountability, equity define governor's ed goals
• 2/2/2007
  The shame of state-run New Orleans schools
• 2/1/2007
  Test is unfair to English language learners
• 2/1/2007
  Campaign celebrates reading, Dr. Seuss
• 2/1/2007
  Conference pays tribute to school counselors
• 2/1/2007
  Nominate an outstanding elementary school teacher
• 2/1/2007
  Teachers offer anti-bullying strategies
• 2/1/2007
  Regents exam schedule posted
• 2/1/2007
  Student Progress on Grades 3-8 Math Assessments
• 2/1/2007
  This local president - and mom - is a poster child for time management
• 2/1/2007
  Black History Month: Free poster celebrates African-American achievement
• 2/1/2007
  Deadline approaching for Teacher of the Year nominations
• 2/1/2007
  At Albany High, the courageous play's the thing

January 2007

• 1/29/2007
  Unions endorse closing the gap in funding for libraries
• 1/29/2007
  NYSUT applauds Spitzer's emphasis on equity and excellence
• 1/29/2007
  SED Memo on physical education requirements
• 1/23/2007
  What did you think of the English language arts test?
• 1/18/2007
  Local gets high marks for bus safety
• 1/18/2007
  Union-charity partnership grants teachers' wishes
• 1/18/2007
  Workshops offer arts in the classroom
• 1/18/2007
  98 earn prestigious teaching credential
• 1/18/2007
  Regents survey gauges technology use
• 1/18/2007
  School financing, teacher quality in spotlight for ECB conference
• 1/18/2007
  Freebies: Parents as Reading Partners
• 1/18/2007
  Latest research to be discussed at Mathematics and Literacy Institutes
• 1/18/2007
  NYSUT makes its case on charter cap
• 1/18/2007
  Union research report looks at charter school comparisons
• 1/18/2007
  NYSUT raises concerns on amending IEPs
• 1/18/2007
  Union calls for teacher retention efforts
• 1/17/2007
  ELT offers spring college, professional development courses
• 1/16/2007
  Raise your energy IQ! Energy workshops offered across New York state
• 1/16/2007
  98 New York teachers earn profession's highest recognition
• 1/16/2007
  The art of redesigning a school
• 1/12/2007
  SED posts regulatory changes for mathematics
• 1/10/2007
  Data on public schools points to need for additional resources
• 1/8/2007
  NYSED releases its 2007 exam schedules
• 1/8/2007
  NYSUT urges state leaders to use CFE money to speed progress on teacher quality
• 1/8/2007
  SED postpones administration of the revised Part D for Earth Science
• 1/5/2007
  A Guide to Special Education
• 1/5/2007
  Professional 'celebration' focuses on science, global awareness
• 1/4/2007
  Special Education Class Size Limits

December 2006

• 12/21/2006
  State Ed posts administrator's manual for English language arts tests
• 12/14/2006
  Legislators decide against raising charter school cap
• 12/13/2006
  Energy education grants available
• 12/8/2006
  Broken promise: How the charter school experiment is falling short
• 12/7/2006
  HOUSSE will continue to be available
• 12/7/2006
  Don't miss union's math, literacy institutes
• 12/7/2006
  Ithaca plans a week for and by educators
• 12/7/2006
  Humanitarian 'harambee' helps Kenyan schools
• 12/7/2006
  Neira named to Spitzer education committee
• 12/7/2006
  State Ed explains changes in 3-8 testing
• 12/7/2006
  East Meadow: Anatomy of an anti-union administration
• 12/7/2006
  Bay Shore community 'smiles for education'
• 12/7/2006
  It's solidarity vs. chaos in Hempstead
• 12/6/2006
  NYSUT thanks 'Net activists

November 2006

• 11/28/2006
  NYSUT encourages members to participate in survey on educational technology
• 11/20/2006
  NYSUT blasts court decision on CFE
• 11/17/2006
  NYSUT VP Maria Neira named to key Spitzer education committee
• 11/16/2006
  Regents call for $1.5 billion more in school aid
• 11/16/2006
  SRPs show heart, commitment at leadership conference
• 11/16/2006
  Education Trust applauds Port Chester's gains
• 11/16/2006
  The spirit of Elmont: Nassau County schools narrow achievement gap
• 11/16/2006
  Union pushes for earlier grade 3-8 test results
• 11/16/2006
  Freebies: Staples Invention Quest now open to students
• 11/16/2006
  New dates for NYSUT Mathematics and Literacy Institutes
• 11/16/2006
  Resource center schedules CTE conferences
• 11/16/2006
  NYSUT focuses on new special ed regs; teachers' role on CSE is vital
• 11/16/2006
  Webutuck TA sponsors 'read and donate' drive
• 11/11/2006
  Regents report on P-16 proposal for reform
• 11/6/2006
  Mathematics and Literacy Institutes focus on grades 3-8
• 11/2/2006
  India trip promotes cross-cultural awareness
• 11/2/2006
  Mechanical helper brings classroom to bed-bound students
• 11/2/2006
  Freebies: Teacher resources for animal study
• 11/2/2006
  Neira to represent 'gold standard' of teaching
• 11/2/2006
  Refugee survives and thrives in the classroom
• 11/2/2006
  Pen pals link with 'My Soldier'
• 11/2/2006
  NYSUT calls for federal relief for new English learners

October 2006

• 10/26/2006
  Testimony on Limited English Proficient/English Language Learner (LEP/ELL) Assessments
• 10/26/2006
  Free poster celebrates Hispanic heritage
• 10/19/2006
  PHOTOS: NYSUT Boces Leadership Conference 2006
• 10/19/2006
  CFE showdown in courts, rally in the streets
• 10/19/2006
  Point of View: Unionists must join war on achievement gap
• 10/19/2006
  Saugerties local stands together
• 10/19/2006
  Math scores show need to close funding gap
• 10/19/2006
  Union Mentor: How can I make more by taking professional development courses?
• 10/19/2006
  Solidarity grant funds school budget push
• 10/19/2006
  Group keeps focus on child care worker bill
• 10/19/2006
  Special education ruling bolsters Dunkirk local
• 10/19/2006
  FREEBIES: Archive research funds available
• 10/19/2006
  What do we want? In Connetquot, a C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T
• 10/19/2006
  Labor center finds connection for working women
• 10/19/2006
  Long Island school creates museum for students and the community
• 10/19/2006
  Happy talk at the UFT
• 10/19/2006
  Summer assignment: lake rescue
• 10/19/2006
  Roslyn ready for school
• 10/19/2006
  NYSUT BOCES conference welcomes the next generation
• 10/19/2006
  On the road: Iannuzzi spreads the word about unfair tests for English language learners
• 10/5/2006
  Counselor makes house calls to encourage literacy
• 10/5/2006
  Is school running smoothly? Thank an SRP!
• 10/5/2006
  Education program goes digital
• 10/5/2006
  Freebies: Help for kids with learning disabilities
• 10/5/2006
  ELA results underscore need to resolve CFE
• 10/5/2006
  Retired librarian battles breast and ovarian cancer
• 10/5/2006
  PHOTOS: The hard work of School-Related Professionals makes all the difference
• 10/5/2006
  NYSUT partners with baseball museum for education program
• 10/5/2006
  Glitches postpone new reports for parents
• 10/5/2006
  Hispanic Heritage poster: The road to success starts in the classroom
• 10/5/2006
  Tiny heart, big win for Guilderland TA family

September 2006

• 9/21/2006
  Educators, congressional candidate speak out against federal mandate
• 9/21/2006
  Culinary arts teacher cooks up tasty lesson
• 9/21/2006
  NYSUT offers free poster to celebrate Hispanic heritage
• 9/21/2006
  Attendance linked to grad rates
• 9/21/2006
  State's blue-ribbon event
• 9/21/2006
  Closing the Achievement Gap - - President's Perspective on the schoolyard bully
• 9/21/2006
  Feds find fault with special ed tests
• 9/21/2006
  Opposition grows to new test for English learners
• 9/12/2006
  Best Buy Te@ch Program awards more than $3.5 million to K-12 schools
• 9/7/2006
  Digging in: lessons from Kuwait
• 9/7/2006
  Union opposes new mandate for English language learners
• 9/7/2006
  Your class can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• 9/7/2006
  Health teacher gives birth while undergoing chemotherapy
• 9/7/2006
  Master's candidates can save through ELT-Mercy partnership
• 9/7/2006
  Training, resources needed to make schools safer
• 9/7/2006
  Freebies: Siemens science competition; teachers' week
• 9/7/2006
  CTE students lead the way in test results
• 9/7/2006
  NYSUT salutes NYSUT Teacher of the Year and finalists

June 2006

• 6/23/2006
  SED posts Regents exams evaluation sheet
• 6/21/2006
  Now online: math sample tasks for PreK-8