Common Core Panel’s Recommendations

Politico New York is claiming that Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force is ready to make recommendations now that it’s statewide “We’re not listening!” tour has concluded. Via Keshia Clukey in Politico New York… In its draft report of recommendations to the governor, the Common Core task force is calling for an overhaul of the …

Statement on Muslim Rhetoric

We, as educators of conscience, stand in defense of our Muslim Sisters and Brothers and formally denounce any and all anti-Muslim rhetoric and sentiment. American communities and their schools should be safe havens for all students, and we as educators must stand by all members of our community, regardless of faith. Recent inflammatory statements by …

Dental Forms Updated

Just an FYI for PJSTA members… You can click here to access the new dental forms.  In the future you can find them by clicking on “Dental” under the “Benefits” tab above.

Beyond Measure at CHS

Please note, the date for Beyond Measure at Comsewogue High School has been changed to January 12th! Click here to order tour tickets to Beyond Measure at Comsewogue High School! Via beyondmeasurefilm.com… Every day we hear stories about America’s troubled education system. And we’re told that in order to fix what’s broken, we need to …

Tsunami of Support for Dimino

At the Common Core Task Force “We’re not listening” tour last week, PJSTA President Beth Dimino warned that there would be a tsunami of opt-outs coming to New York State this spring.  Well over the weekend there has been a tsunami of support for Dimino in the wake of reprehensible attack on her by the …