NYSUT at Terryville’s Career Day

On Friday morning, October 26th, NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Laura Graves presented to approximately 100 fifth grade students at Terryville Elementary School.  Ms. Graves’ presentation was part of the school’s Career Day activities, a day where guest speakers present to students on what their career entails.  The focus of Ms. Graves’ presentation was on: What …

Matt Damon Supports Teachers

Last year many teachers saw and applauded this video… Well now there is another reason to applaud and support Matt Damon.  Seen below walking his child in Soho recently, Damon is sporting a Chicago Teachers Union knit hat!

All Members Please Read… ALL PJSTA MEMBERS SHOULD BE AT THIS

Please view the rally flyer. All PJSTA members should be there.  Among the speakers at the rally will be Comsewogue’s own Beth Dimino and Joe Rella.  Additionally there should be BOE members, parents, and students as well.  The rally is not just for Comsewogue.  People from other communities will be there as well.  It is expected …

Letter Writing to President Obama

The great Diane Ravitch, one of public ed’s biggest supporters, is organizing a letter writing campaign to President Obama.  All PJSTA members should have received an email about it sometime in the past two weeks.  Below is the text from this blog post by Ravitch.  She explains what should be in the letter and how …