Deadline to Order PJSTA Apparel

Anyone looking to order new PJSTA apparel can do so by clicking here.  The deadline for ordering is Wednesday, September 24th.  The order will be placed on that Thursday and the apparel should be in by early October.  All payments can be made upon arrival of the merchandise.  We are offering a wide variety of …

De Blasio, Weingarten, Magee, Mulgrew: 4 Biggest Reasons for Cuomo Victory

I have a lot of thoughts to share on the role of our unions in yesterday’s Cuomo victory in the Democratic primary.  Within the next day or two, when I have the time to sit down and get those thoughts on paper I will share them.  In the meantime our friend Reality-Based Educator who blogs …

Cuomo Wins Primary But Has Lost the Faith of NY Dems

If you are into moral victories there were many to be had last night.  Zephyr Teachout, while not winning the primary, garnered nearly 35% of the vote, an astounding total for a virtually unknown candidate facing off against an incumbent governor with loads of Wall Street cash.  Cuomo had a $35 million war chest, including …

Wear Red On Wednesdays

Just a reminder that we will once again “wear red for public ed” every Wednesday this year!  Here is a reminder from last year about why we launched our #red4ed campaign.  Use the hashtag on social media to explain why you support public education.  More red shirts are available if you are interested.

Morgan Leary Fundraiser

Please join us for a fundraiser to help support the daughter of a Boyle Road fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Leary… For a clearer copy of the flyer click here: Aquarium Fundraiser If you do not work in Comsewogue but want to attend please send your payment to either Lisa DeLuca or Tara Falasco at Boyle Road Elementary School, …