Ethel Kennedy presents Archbishop Desmond Tutu the Robert F. Kennedy Moral Courage Award from the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights in memory of her late husband.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a Nov. 19 event renaming New York City's Triborough Bridge the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge in his father's honor. Former President Bill Clinton, Kerry Kennedy and Gov. David Paterson were among featured speakers. NYSUT was recognized at a star-studded gala that night for the union's leadership in developing lesson plans tied to RFK's social justice legacy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kerry Kennedy and NYSUT President Dick Iannuzzi celebrate the statewide distribution of RFK-inspired lesson plans for grades four, eight and 11. 

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker with NYSUT officers Maria Neira and Lee Cutler at the gala held by the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.

Aliza Fatima, a fifth-grader at NYC's PS 131, shows the NYSUT poster she had autographed by Bill Clinton. She was at the bridge renaming ceremony in recognition of the outstanding essay she wrote on RFK.

Music teacher Roberta Feldheusen, a member of the United Federation of Teachers, and the student choir at PS 102, are greeted by NYSUT President Iannuzzi moments before the children sang at the bridge dedication ceremony in Astoria Park, Queens.

U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, Gov. David Paterson and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer recited stirring quotes from RFK to the audience of 1,100 that included leaders from government, entertainment, philanthropy and labor.

NYSUT's team at the gala, from left, Kathleen Frederick, Kara Smith, Joanne Iannuzzi, Dick Iannuzzi, Lisa Byheny, Deb Ward, Maria Neira, Lee Cutler, Dana Fournier and Elizabeth Sheffer. Byheny teaches at RFK Community HS.

Photos by Miller Photography.

Lesson plans for grades 4, 8 and 11 can be downloaded at www.nysut.org/RFK.

For a free RFK poster, e-mail orders@nysutmail.org. Please reference Project #ED005_a and include your name and mailing address. NYSUT local presidents can request posters in bulk; quantities are limited and shipping and handling charges apply. Printable posters are also available at: <Link Unavailable>