New Yorkers back public schools in state’s budget revotes

New York voters approved 82 percent of school budget revotes on June 16, with NYSUT members mobilizing communities through phone banks, canvassing, mailers and digital outreach to secure support for local public schools.

Syracuse Teachers Association ELT Lead Teaching Assistants: (from left) Zarieff Brooks, Robert Skibinski, Lead Teaching Assistant Coach Cynthia Pace and ELT Lead Teaching Assistant Ava Darisaw, with Syracuse Teachers Association 4th Vice President and Unit 7 President Bernard Washington.

Syracuse teaching assistants learn to train their own

The Syracuse Teachers Association and NYSUT’s ELT are empowering teaching assistants through a member-led training model that builds skills, supports certification and creates new career pathways while helping reduce turnover.

Pine Bush High School recognized seniors who earned their Seal of Civic Readiness at an end of the school year ceremony.

Civics in Action: Seal of Civic Readiness inspires students to serve community

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, NYSUT members are expanding the Seal of Civic Readiness, empowering students to become engaged citizens and community leaders.

2026 Regents Exam Issues - We Need to Hear from You

NYSUT has received reports of problems with the 2026 Regents exams. From what we've heard, teachers prepared students according to known curriculum standards, students studied the required material, and parents supported their children, all following what they believed were established guidelines.

Celebrate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with NYSUT. Learn about the holiday's history and significance, and explore resources, events and educational materials to honor African American freedom and achievement.

A quote from NYSUT President Melinda Person

NYSUT, UFT charge the State University of New York violated state charter cap

NYSUT and UFT have filed a legal challenge against SUNY's approval of a charter transfer that they say violates New York's charter school cap and state law. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Strive Charter School from opening.

2026 State Legislative Session Victories

Stay updated on NYSUT's historic legislative wins. From a 40% boost in Universal Pre-K funding and updated Foundation Aid to landmark Tier 6 pension reforms and digital student safety protections, see how collective union advocacy is delivering results for New York's educators, students, and communities.

This is a choice about whether we're willing to normalize vouchers and move further down a path that has already hurt public schools in state after state. Democratic governors should not help legitimize a scheme that benefits private interests while undermining the public schools that serve 90 percent of our children.

NYSUT, IFT lead educator coalition urging Democratic governors to reject Trump's federal voucher scheme

NYSUT joins educator union leaders nationwide in urging Democratic governors to reject President Trump’s federal private school voucher tax credit program, warning it would divert resources from public schools and accelerate education privatization.

Consumer Price Index May 2026

Fact Sheet 26-8: Personal Finance Education and Climate Education

Fact Sheet Personal Finance Education and Climate Education

Where have all the language teachers gone?

New York schools are facing a growing shortage of world language teachers, forcing districts to reduce courses and eliminate programs. Educators call for stronger teacher pipelines, streamlined certification pathways and renewed investment in language education.

Fact Sheet 26-12: Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification

CTE: Career and Technical Education

New Yorkers back public schools in state’s budget revotes

Syracuse teaching assistants learn to train their own

Civics in Action: Seal of Civic Readiness inspires students to serve community

2026 Regents Exam Issues - We Need to Hear from You

Celebrate Juneteenth

NYSUT, UFT charge the State University of New York violated state charter cap

2026 State Legislative Session Victories

NYSUT, IFT lead educator coalition urging Democratic governors to reject Trump's federal voucher scheme

Consumer Price Index May 2026

Fact Sheet 26-8: Personal Finance Education and Climate Education

Where have all the language teachers gone?

Fact Sheet 26-12: Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification

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