July/August 2013

50 years later: March to renew the civil rights message of 1963

AFT's new mobile tool helps families find the right college

BOCES educator helps students give back

Capitol Briefing: Union activism advances issues

'Check it out' book recommendations wanted

Dignity for students law digs deeper

Donations needed to help disaster relief

Testing/Assessments & Learning Standards, APPR/Teacher Evaluation

Educators discuss future of public education

KUDOS: Honors and Grammy nominations for NYSUT members

Making Strides events set for Fall 2013

School Finance

Most budgets pass; unfair tax cap taking a toll

Testing/Assessments & Learning Standards, APPR/Teacher Evaluation

New Common Core flexibility gives states time to 'get it right'

New York educators share lots of lessons

Nurses push for better care, conditions

One Voice United: 'A journey to move public education in the right direction'

One Voice United: Education at the heart of all communities

One Voice United: Fired up by rally, retirees to fight on

One Voice United: Keep higher ed accessible

One Voice United: Movement is just the beginning

One Voice United: Parent power packs the plaza

One Voice United: Students take action against budget cuts, high-stakes testing decisions

From the President's Desk: Speaking with One Voice

PSC votes 'no' on Pathways

Testing/Assessments & Learning Standards, APPR/Teacher Evaluation

Regents respond to our united voice, agree to delay Value-Added Model

APPR/Teacher Evaluation, Testing/Assessments & Learning Standards

SED reversal on guidance for labs is a NYSUT win for science teachers

Stepping up to teacher leadership roles

Union derails plan to privatize SUNY Downstate Medical Center

UUP wins contract; adjuncts at St. Francis make gains

Workplace Health and Safety: Keep an eye out for summer renovations

YOUR ERS PENSION: When disability shortens a career

YOUR TRS PENSION: Protecting your retirement benefits if you are laid off