SRP News Archive

November 2009

• 11/6/2009
  Students start receiving vaccine as H1N1 flu sweeps schools
• 11/6/2009
  President's Perspective: Reflecting on the state of our professions
• 11/5/2009
  NEA, AFT seeking federal recognition for SRPs
• 11/5/2009
  Library staff, Little Flower win contracts

October 2009

• 10/30/2009
  ELT's new Professional Development Seminar Brochure
• 10/28/2009
  Good bargaining yields contracts
• 10/25/2009
  Midyear cuts a disinvestment in students
• 10/23/2009
  ELT Spring 2010 Course Catalog
• 10/21/2009
  Testimony on Proposed Midyear Cuts to Education
• 10/15/2009
  Midyear cuts would devastate schools, colleges
• 10/12/2009
  SRPs recognize roles they play in helping students achieve
• 10/9/2009
  Locals turn to LAP to boost involvement
• 10/8/2009
  SRPs recognize roles they play in helping students achieve
• 10/8/2009
  NYSUT's Lubin announces retirement
• 10/7/2009
  NYSABE holds poster contest for bilingual students
• 10/7/2009
  New York representatives support act to fund early childhood education
• 10/1/2009
  State's special schools get no relief

September 2009

• 9/30/2009
  Onteora locals still seeking contracts
• 9/28/2009
  Using comics to teach writing
• 9/25/2009
  Health care professionals stand up to H1N1 flu threat
• 9/25/2009
  President's Perspective: Closing the gap means closing the circle
• 9/24/2009
  Check it out: Alabama Moon
• 9/24/2009
  POV: Confessions of a first-year teacher
• 9/24/2009
  Preparation pays off in contract talks
• 9/15/2009
  SRPs review their roles in ending achievement gap
• 9/15/2009
  Health professionals gear up for flu season
• 9/14/2009
  Stimulus funds helped trim expected job losses
• 9/14/2009
  Textbooks can't compete with real-world current events
• 9/14/2009
  New local presidents foresee challenges, solidarity in the new school year
• 9/14/2009
  President's Perspective: Taking charge of our professions
• 9/11/2009
  SRPs spend soggy summer getting facilities in shape for student sports
• 9/8/2009
  Obama to students: 'Put in the hard work it takes to succeed'
• 9/3/2009
  Unions and school boards find common ground in difficult times

July 2009

• 7/24/2009
  Community ties help SRP contract win
• 7/9/2009
  Biden touts Federal Recovery Act at Clifton Park high school
• 7/6/2009
  Certification Types for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• 7/2/2009
  Impact of Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Contingency Budgets in 2010-11 School Year

June 2009

• 6/25/2009
  Rochester schools lay off nearly 200 teachers
• 6/16/2009
  State program can help students weather a family breakup
• 6/10/2009
  ERS: Will additional summer work give SRPs more service credit?
• 6/5/2009
  Call the hot line as Tier 5 threat returns

May 2009

• 5/31/2009
  President's Perspective: Voters show confidence in schools
• 5/31/2009
  Keeping it clean and safe: A day in the life
• 5/29/2009
  SRPs win access to state's family health plan
• 5/26/2009
  97.3% of School Budgets Passed
• 5/20/2009
  Voters approve record 97 percent of school budgets
• 5/19/2009
  When tragedy struck, school was prepared
• 5/19/2009
  Retiree health insurance safe one more year
• 5/19/2009
  Locals in Action: Food for extra hours
• 5/19/2009
  Social justice, property tax reform, Tier 5 top agenda
• 5/19/2009
  Members see gains at the bargaining table
• 5/18/2009
  Grades 3-8 ELA test results show gains
• 5/18/2009
  Tell SED what you think
• 5/18/2009
  School budgets go to voters
• 5/18/2009
  President's Perspective: NYSUT a proud, pluralistic union
• 5/18/2009
  Watch for annual statement from ERS
• 5/14/2009
  Health Briefs: Promoting bus safety
• 5/11/2009
  Hundreds of NYSUT activists to push circuit breaker - oppose Tier 5
• 5/3/2009
  NYSUT rolls out Career Center

April 2009

• 4/2/2009
  VIDEO: Carol Herb: School-Related Professionals Member of the Year 2009
• 4/2/2009
  Herb named year's top SRP
• 4/2/2009
  Brooklyn educator Shelvy Young-Abrams honored with outstanding leadership award
• 4/2/2009
  Monroe-Woodbury's Carol Herb receives NYSUT award

March 2009

• 3/31/2009
  School-Related Professionals Member of the Year: Carol Herb
• 3/30/2009
  Carner-Shafran receives AFT's top award
• 3/30/2009
  School budget vote preparation essential
• 3/27/2009
  Tisch is first woman to lead the Regents
• 3/27/2009
  Honoring excellence in the professions
• 3/27/2009
  Proactive steps needed to combat cyberbullies
• 3/26/2009
  What you need to know about the Internet, text messages and e-mail
• 3/18/2009
  SRPs, supporters rally for better contract
• 3/18/2009
  ERS: What is vesting and how does it affect me?
• 3/18/2009
  Does consolidation of small districts make sense?
• 3/18/2009
  Buffalo plays host to union's 'green' convention
• 3/18/2009
  New York University SRPs benefit from union-won child care fund
• 3/16/2009
  President's Perspective: It's time for our critics to move forward with us
• 3/13/2009
  Why Employee Free Choice Act is so necessary
• 3/13/2009
  Thousands rally for tax reform, fair budget
• 3/13/2009
  ERS pensions safe, DiNapoli tells unionists
• 3/3/2009
  State Budget: Where do things stand? And what's ahead?

February 2009

• 2/24/2009
  Driving time regulations may have negative impact
• 2/17/2009
  President's Perspective: Now it's New York's turn to step up
• 2/13/2009
  With budget cuts looming, job cuts become a reality
• 2/13/2009
  Fair share income tax proposal gains steam
• 2/13/2009
  Unions can lead the way to recovery
• 2/13/2009
  Only on NYSUT.org: Courses for SRPs
• 2/13/2009
  Did you know? The state of the unions
• 2/13/2009
  Effects of budget shortfalls felt at SUNY campuses
• 2/12/2009
  In quest for new contracts, solidarity brings members hope
• 2/12/2009
  NYSUT's SRP Advisory Committee
• 2/10/2009
  Urge Congress to restore funding (Update: House and Senate reach agreement)
• 2/9/2009
  NYSUT launches ad campaign to save vital services
• 2/6/2009
  Organizing victory in Red Hook as Devereux employees join NYSUT
• 2/5/2009
  SRPs gain new contracts, affiliation
• 2/4/2009
  New education secretary called innovative
• 2/4/2009
  Unions seek court OK in health insurance case
• 2/3/2009
  NYSUT activists gather in Albany for urgent effort against budget cuts
• 2/3/2009
  Union to lawmakers: Use stimulus dollars
• 2/3/2009
  Why most New Yorkers are calling for a more progressive income tax
• 2/2/2009
  UFT slams New York City mayor's proposal to lay off educators en masse
• 2/2/2009
  Regents share info on search for new education commissioner
• 2/2/2009
  Midyear cuts would be 'irresponsible'

January 2009

• 1/28/2009
  Testimony on the Proposed Budget for K-12 Education
• 1/28/2009
  NY Times: Federal stimulus plan would provide flood of aid to education
• 1/20/2009
  Union members win big in health insurance suit
• 1/15/2009
  Vigil shines light on Vestal contract stalemate
• 1/15/2009
  ELT offers variety in professional development
• 1/14/2009
  NYSUT applauds Sen. Schumer's efforts to secure federal education aid
• 1/14/2009
  Tax Relief: NYSUT in coalition to push circuit breaker bill
• 1/14/2009
  Inauguration Lesson Plans: NYSUT's national union affiliates bring history to the classroom
• 1/13/2009
  A stimulus for schools? Schumer, Paterson unveil plan
• 1/7/2009
  State of the State: Prepared text and resources
• 1/7/2009
  NYSUT: State of the State leaves door open to budget resolution
• 1/7/2009
  Paterson's State of the State message grim but hopeful

December 2008

• 12/23/2008
  Activists unite for Vestal vigil
• 12/10/2008
  Harborfields SRPs give generously to community children
• 12/4/2008
  Weingarten: 'Invest, don't disinvest' in schools

November 2008

• 11/22/2008
  VIDEO: Activists take to the Capitol to protest mid-year budget cuts
• 11/14/2008
  Testimony: Impact of the Economic Crisis on the State Budget

October 2008

• 10/31/2008
  Drivers, mechanics recognized for keeping the buses rolling
• 10/30/2008
  NYSUT's 'hidden heroes' to be honored Nov. 18
• 10/17/2008
  NYSUT working to protect schools, higher ed, health care in wake of Wall Street crisis
• 10/17/2008
  School-Related Professionals: Working for a living wage
• 10/16/2008
  UFT brings Big Apple to Albany conference
• 10/16/2008
  Focus on ERS: How does divorce affect my pension?
• 10/15/2008
  Senate leader opposes mid-year education cuts
• 10/4/2008
  SRP unions vow fight for living wage
• 10/3/2008
  Caught on camera: SRP Leadership Conference, more

September 2008

• 9/19/2008
  NYSUT launches Living Wage effort for SRPs
• 9/19/2008
  Retirement funds withstand Wall St. woes
• 9/11/2008
  Continuum of Special Education Services for School Age Students
• 9/8/2008
  Focus on ERS: Unused sick leave can boost SRP retirement
• 9/4/2008
  Veteran TRS member? Check your pay stub

July 2008

• 7/23/2008
  Tax cap proposal is the 'wrong approach,' harmful to education
• 7/11/2008
  Update: Revised 409A IRS guidance on salary deferrals

June 2008

• 6/3/2008
  'Yes' votes prevail as 92 percent of budgets pass
• 6/3/2008
  NYSUT, UFT earn national honors for services
• 6/2/2008
  Good contracts make good communities

May 2008

• 5/16/2008
  SRPs help create new family memories
• 5/13/2008
  Cafeteria monitor steps in to save student's life

April 2008

• 4/16/2008
  School-Related Professionals Member of the Year: Thelma Shaw
• 4/11/2008
  Eastern Suffolk teaching assistant receives NYSUT award
• 4/11/2008
  Shaw shares the spotlight with her SRP colleagues
• 4/9/2008
  Leaders get insight and praise for jobs they do
• 4/7/2008
  Paternalistic purse provokes pay equity movement

March 2008

• 3/31/2008
  Lawmakers near state budget agreement
• 3/20/2008
  SRP presses Washington for school improvements
• 3/7/2008
  Custodians monitor 'green cleaning' progress
• 3/6/2008
  NYSUT updates certification resources

February 2008

• 2/15/2008
  Health & Safety: Posters spread the word, not the flu
• 2/10/2008
  Property tax caps would limit educational investment
• 2/10/2008
  SRPs to focus on legislative gains
• 2/8/2008
  Civil Rights: Free poster honors civil rights icon Rosa Parks
• 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

• 1/28/2008
  President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal
• 1/25/2008
  2008-09 Executive Budget for Pre-K–12 Education
• 1/25/2008
  School aid: Your district's proposed funding for 2008-09
• 1/25/2008
  Union sponsors 'Teaching & Learning Celebration'
• 1/25/2008
  Analysis: Governor's budget calls for higher ed cuts, tax cap commission
• 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
• 1/14/2008
  New measures to protect ERS pension funds
• 1/11/2008
  Take a course from the former teacher of the year
• 1/11/2008
  Contracts for Excellence: Millions of new dollars targeted for neediest students
• 1/10/2008
  Smithtown SRP members join NYSUT
• 1/10/2008
  Security guards gain initial contract
• 1/3/2008
  UPDATE: Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Requirements for School Employees

December 2007

• 12/3/2007
  How changes in reporting child abuse affect you

November 2007

• 11/30/2007
  Union celebrates SRP members
• 11/20/2007
  NYSUT salutes SRPs on School Related Professionals Day
• 11/16/2007
  OSHA ruling requires employers to pay for protective gear
• 11/8/2007
  Veterans Day - In honor of those who serve

October 2007

• 10/26/2007
  Promoting the role of Career and Technical Education
• 10/26/2007
  Don't forget facilities when addressing the gap
• 10/24/2007
  Proud to be an SRP: Recent legislative win highlighted at conference
• 10/15/2007
  Paying it forward: Albany SRP member contributes on - and off - the job.
• 10/15/2007
  Keep up the pressure: It's time to fix NCLB
• 10/12/2007
  'Living wage' campaigns gather momentum
• 10/12/2007
  Southern Tier locals unite in solidarity
• 10/1/2007
  Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session

September 2007

• 9/28/2007
  New SRP affiliate scores contract win
• 9/5/2007
  SRP Recognition Day achieves permanent status

August 2007

• 8/1/2007
  NYSUT lauds signing of SRP Recognition Day bill

July 2007

• 7/13/2007
  School-Related Professionals prep for the first day of school

June 2007

• 6/27/2007
  NYSUT praises Legislature for passing permanent SRP Recognition Day
• 6/21/2007
  Save the date for NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' symposium
• 6/5/2007
  SRP resources
• 6/5/2007
  Prestigious AFT Albert Shanker Pioneer Award goes to New Yorker
• 6/5/2007
  New endorsed programs offer savings

May 2007

• 5/31/2007
  State Ed announces record number of 'High Performing/Gap Closing' schools and districts
• 5/31/2007
  Bronxville teachers dig deep to cover aides for days lost to flood
• 5/20/2007
  School budgets: 'Yes' votes reach all-time high
• 5/18/2007
  NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol
• 5/18/2007
  Abrams receives AFT's highest SRP honor
• 5/18/2007
  Poster celebrates SRP history
• 5/16/2007
  Voters approve a record 95.5 percent of school budgets
• 5/15/2007
  SURVEY: How does IDEA impact you and your students with disabilities?
• 5/8/2007
  NYSUT backs Spitzer's plan to combat childhood obesity
• 5/8/2007
  Reminder: Deadline for AFT/NYS Latino Caucus scholarship application is May 18th
• 5/7/2007
  NYSUT launches advertising campaign urging 'Yes' votes on budgets
• 5/4/2007
  Unionists work to get out the pro-education vote
• 5/1/2007
  SRP history: NYSUT poster celebrates School-Related Professionals

April 2007

• 4/27/2007
  Top SRP credits union mentoring for success
• 4/27/2007
  VIDEO: Mary Jo Roberge. School-Related Professionals Member of the Year.
• 4/10/2007
  School aid profile: Your district's funding data for 2007-08
• 4/5/2007
  More charter schools, with limits and reforms
• 4/5/2007
  Budget reflects commitment and compromise
• 4/5/2007
  You can help honor school bus drivers
• 4/2/2007
  School-Related Professionals Member of the Year: Mary Jo Roberge

March 2007

• 3/26/2007
  After 47 years, Kingston SRP still looking to future
• 3/19/2007
  NYSUT activists converge at Capitol
• 3/8/2007
  POV: Thanks for an education in fairness
• 3/8/2007
  Permanent SRP Day gains legislative steam

February 2007

• 2/27/2007
  Report sheds light on school bus safety
• 2/27/2007
  Rechner takes new Board position
• 2/27/2007
  Testimony on PreK-12 Education 2007
• 2/15/2007
  Spotlight on SRP members
• 2/6/2007
  School nurse, teacher revive child using defibrillator
• 2/1/2007
  Is work becoming a pain in the neck?

January 2007

• 1/18/2007
  Local gets high marks for bus safety
• 1/17/2007
  ELT offers spring college, professional development courses

December 2006

• 12/7/2006
  PERB ruling favors Manhasset bus drivers
• 12/7/2006
  Decorating New York's holiday tree
• 12/7/2006
  SRPs: For all you do, Nov. 15 is for you

November 2006

• 11/16/2006
  SRPs show heart, commitment at leadership conference
• 11/16/2006
  Focus on ERS: What happens if I become disabled?
• 11/16/2006
  SRPs sell shirts off their backs to raise relief funds
• 11/16/2006
  Photo Gallery: SRP Leadership Conference 2006
• 11/15/2006
  Nov. 15: It's time to honor New York's School-Related Professionals
• 11/15/2006
  Celebrating SRP Recognition Day
• 11/2/2006
  SRPs at NYSUT BOCES conference

October 2006

• 10/19/2006
  NYSUT BOCES conference welcomes the next generation
• 10/19/2006
  PHOTOS: NYSUT Boces Leadership Conference 2006
• 10/19/2006
  Small local hangs tough in contract impasse
• 10/19/2006
  Bus driver local sets the 'pace'
• 10/5/2006
  PHOTOS: The hard work of School-Related Professionals makes all the difference
• 10/5/2006
  Is school running smoothly? Thank an SRP!