United Teachers of Northport

UTN President Antoinette Blanck’s Statement to the Board of Education

by admin Posted on October 16, 2014

UTN President Antoinette Blanck’s Statement to the Board of Education Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Members of the United Teachers of Northport are present at this evening’s meeting of the Board of Education, again in a show of unity—unity not only … Continue reading →

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Video: What’s Next for Public Schools?

by admin Posted on October 13, 2014

The following is a recorded live broadcast posted on TheNation.com. The original article can be found here. Progressive educators and parents have been highly critical of the school reform agenda that prescribes standardized testing and charter schools as a response … Continue reading →

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POLITICO: The Plot Against Public Education

by admin Posted on October 9, 2014

The following article, written by Bob Herbert, was published by politico.com. Bill Gates had an idea. He was passionate about it, absolutely sure he had a winner. His idea? America’s high schools were too big. When a multibillionaire gets an … Continue reading →

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Steve Israel Rally

by admin Posted on October 8, 2014

On Sunday, October 5th, educators, parents and students gathered in front of Commack Middle School in support of Congressman Steve Israel’s TEST (Tackling Excessive Standardized Testing) Act. The Congressman explained that this proposed federal legislation, if passed, would significantly reduce … Continue reading →

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SUNSET UNITY WALK

by admin Posted on October 6, 2014

300 members of the United Teachers of Northport walked on Laurel Avenue, in front of the central administration building, this evening at SUNSET, in a show of solidarity and unity. Unit members have been working under an expired contract since … Continue reading →

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UTN President Antoinette Blanck’s Statement to the Board of Education

Video: What’s Next for Public Schools?

POLITICO: The Plot Against Public Education

Steve Israel Rally

SUNSET UNITY WALK

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