The Officers and Board of Directors of the United Teachers of Northport extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Leslie Spanko. Leslie’s sudden and unexpected passing has left her colleagues and friends at East Northport Middle School, … Continue reading
What Does the PISA Report Tell Us About U.S. Education?
When the OECD releases the PISA report every three years, many people use the ranking to claim public education in the U.S. is failing and push their corporate education reform agenda. But looking at the data, lessons that can be … Continue reading
Resolutions for the Regents
Sign the letter. Tell the Board of Regents and Commissioner King why you’re wearing blue on the Day of Action. Tell them to commit to New Year’s resolutions for 2014 to help us reclaim the promise of public education. OPEN … Continue reading
Dec. 9: A National Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education
The National Day of Action Dec. 9 is an opportunity to raise our voices in unison and to connect NYSUT’s ongoing campaign to support public education in New York state with the growing national movement. What We’re Calling For in … Continue reading
STUDENT AND EDUCATOR DATA AND PRIVACY
On Wednesday, November 20th, NYSUT Executive Vice President, Andy Palotta, testified at the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Education on the disclosure of personally identifiable student information by school districts and the State Education Department. The following are excerpts from his … Continue reading