"Like many people, I keep photos and mementos around me in my office,"says NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi in audio commentary that recently aired on WAMC Northeast Public Radio's Midday Magazine. "There is one special photo that depicts nine fourth- and fifth-graders, all huddled together and smiling at the camera. The photo was taken during my 34-year teaching career at Central Islip in Long Island. It's important to me because it reminds me of a unique program, and some very special children in my life."

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Audio file courtesy WAMC Northeast Public Radio.