The PJSTA is a Proud Sponsor of the Malvetti Memorial 3K

For the fourth consecutive year the PJSTA is proud to be a sponsor for the Christopher J. Malvetti Memorial 3K Run/Walk in Port Jefferson Village.  The event, dubbed “A Run Through the Bubble”will take place on Saturday, June 18th.  The race begins promptly at 10:00 AM at the Port Jefferson firehouse located at 115 Maple Place in …

PJSTA In Solidarity With Striking Verizon Workers

Today the PJSTA dropped off two cases of water on ice for striking Verizon workers picketing along Middle Country Road in front of the Verizon Wireless store at Smith Haven Mall. The workers, members of the Communications Workers of America union, are on the 45th day of their strike.

UFT Election Results Coming Today

The United Federation of Teachers, the country’s largest teacher union local, has wrapped up their 2016 elections and results are due back today.  President Michael Mulgrew, who infamously threatened Common Core opponents with violence, was being opposed by opt-out activist Jia Lee.  Though a victory for Lee would seem to be a no-brainer to most …

Endorsed Candidates for School Board Elections

You can click here to access the list of school board candidates who have been endorsed by the teacher union locals in those districts.  This includes every local on Long Island who has shared their endorsements with us. Additionally you can click here to see the candidates who have been endorsed by Long Island Opt-Out.

Courageous MORE Teachers Defy Gag Order

Three courageous members of the United Federation of Teachers are defying the city’s gag order on speaking out against the state tests.  Lauren Cohen, Jia Lee, and Kristin Taylor, all of whom are running for positions in the upcoming UFT election with the Movement of Rank and File Educators Caucus, spoke to NBC 4 New …