"Representative Assembly." NYSUT. A Union of Professionals. http://www.nysut.org Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:16:58 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:16:58 EST 60 en-us New York Teacher announces new format for journalism awards http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/newyorkteacher_13662.htm An inaugural Journalism Awards Celebration and Conference event is replacing the New York Teacher Journalism Competition awards luncheon that traditionally took place at NYSUT's Representative Assembly.

]]> FF161E3D951540B3B8BE5D7F7BBA2F83 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:10:22 EST Buffalo to host 2012 Representative Assembly http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/newyorkteacher_13649.htm Based on an overwhelming, enthusiastic reaction from its members, NYSUT is bringing its annual Representative Assembly back to Buffalo in spring 2012.

]]> 49429A3D237B4F32A44882CDC8BE37D8 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:56:38 EST Buffalo to host NYSUT's convention in 2012 http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/ra_13602.htm After a successful convention last April, NYSUT President Dick Iannuzzi says the union is "thrilled to be coming back and contributing to the resurgence of Buffalo and Western New York" in 2012.

]]> E6057738296F4592BD4ACF27DF16BC2E Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:34:49 EST VIDEO: What does 'Speak Up, Speak Out' mean to you? http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/ra_12635.htm We asked delegates to the Representative Assembly in Buffalo: "What does the convention theme 'Speak Up, Speak Out' mean to you?"

]]> FE374557E17246EABC2F682CCD361063 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:59:45 EST Shooting victim loved to teach immigrants http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/newyorkteacher_12760.htm Roberta "Bobbie" King of Binghamton was usually found at the city's American Civic Association during the summer, helping immigrants learn English.

]]> D4E66BC23CBF474186D2FEB072903981 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:01:53 EST State's top teacher values collaboration http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/index_12604.htm The state's 2009 Teacher of the Year Vickie Mike called on colleagues to embrace risk and always keep trying to find new ways to engage students.

]]> 68DE2089695045A0BAE61C8CB459D388 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:57:32 EST GLSEN's Jennings: Create climate to support gay students http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/legislation_12643.htm Activist says he's counting on NYSUT and its members to push the Legislature to approve the state's Dignity for All Students Act, which would require clear school district policies and professional development.

]]> AD2D42BD89E74CA598158686A5F487EA Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:42:48 EST Stella D'Oro: No contract, no cookies http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/index_12638.htm Eight months into a strike by a small local of Bronx-based bakers, delegates  Saturday moved overwhelmingly to support a boycott of Stella D'Oro bakery products.

]]> 81928D7C720F43EC931A6D382539915B Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:28:19 EST Israel: Don't make teachers scapegoats http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/legislation_12639.htm Calling for a "New American Compact" between educators and their communities, U.S. Rep. Steve Israel outlined his vision for America's energy independence and stronger public schools.

]]> 3777C1ADCAA54F56971554D0E1F78754 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:19:49 EST Thompson lauds public employees http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/ra_12662.htm NYSUT delegates heard from a western New York member in the state Legislature Saturday — Sen. Antoine Thompson of the 60th Senate District.

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