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NYSUT UPDATES

Pandemic heightens need for school psychologists. Nov. 9, 2020.
NYSUT launches new website to track COVID-19 health, safety concerns. Nov. 9, 2020.
NYSUT statement on cancellation of January Regents exams. Nov. 5, 2020.
Teachers share practical tips for hybrid instruction. Oct. 30, 2020.
Register for free ELT Webinars on Teaching in Blended and Hybrid Models. Oct. 21. 2020.
School bus safety week showcases role of bus drivers. Oct. 20
Local unions play crucial role to safeguard students, staff and communities. Oct. 18, 2020.

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STATE GOVT. UPDATES

NYSED: Revised Testing Guidance for Schools in Yellow Zones. Nov. 16, 2020.
January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled Due to Ongoing Pandemic. Nov. 5, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Cancellation of the January 2021 Regents Examinations. Nov. 5, 2020.
NYSED FAQ on Providing Services for English Language Learners (ELLs) During the Pandemic. Oct. 30, 2020.
State Education Department Launches Parent Data Dashboard for New York State Schools. Oct. 29, 2020.
State Education Department Announces Website to Help Districts Develop Sexual Abuse Prevention Education. Oct. 29, 2020.
NYSED Memo on Enforcement of the State Student Privacy Law. Oct. 29, 2020.
FAQ on Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities. Oct. 15, 2020.
DOH Guidance on Student Immunization Requirement. Oct. 12, 2020.
DOH Guidance on Testing in Schools in 'Yellow Zones'. Oct. 9, 2020.
SED releases updated 'Pre-K to Gr 12 COVID-19 Toolkit' (PDF) Oct. 2, 2020.

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Union food drive helping to fill in the gaps

NYSUT worked with the Regional Food Bank and Catholic Charities to stage the main food drive-thru event, which was boosted by more than 100 volunteers from labor, churches and NYSUT staff. AFL-CIO, Public Employees Federation, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Professional Staff Association, Legal Staff Association, and CWA were among the unions represented.

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As COVID-19 cases ramp up, nurses urge vigilance

The demands on hospital and school nurses continue to rise as COVID-19 cases surge again, closing many schools this week and bringing more sick patients to hospital beds.

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ECB: Education leaders call for state to keep faith with school districts on transportation reimbursement

The Educational Conference Board, a coalition of parents, teachers, other school staff, administrators, and board members, today called upon state government to assure school districts receive aid toward the extraordinary transportation costs they incurred last spring.

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'Many Threads, One Fabric' virtual event Dec. 3 examines post-election next steps

For the next virtual event in NYSUT's “Many Threads, One Fabric” series, we take a look at the aftermath of Election 2020 with a moderated panel discussion of next steps and strategies to hold elected officials accountable.

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VIDEO: Thank You, School-Related Professionals!

The way School-Related Professionals have stepped up during these difficult and uncertain times to meet the needs of students, families, schools and communities has left us in awe.

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SRPs go above and beyond in face of pandemic

These days, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, life has changed dramatically in Brushton and School-Related Professionals such as Flint have stepped up to the front lines to meet the needs of students, the district and the community during these uncertain times.

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