Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955) was an American educator and champion of gender and racial equality.

Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) was an American civil, voting and women’s rights activist who co-founded and vice-chaired the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which challenged the all-white Mississippi delegation’s efforts to block African-American participation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, writer, actor and singer best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights.

Buy American. Buy Union Made. This list of resources is supplied as a helpful guide to products that are union-made and made in America, but does not imply endorsement or guarantee by NYSUT.

One of the most frequently requested seminars offered by the union’s Education & Learning Trust is “Parent-Teacher Conference: Strategies for Success.” In the two-hour session, veteran-teacher instructors cover strategies and tips that apply to any grade-level teacher.

Laverne Cox is an American actress, reality television star, television producer and LGBTQ advocate best known for her portrayal of Sophia Burset on the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black.”