Tag Archives: Flanagan

John Flanagan Signs Letter in Support of DeVos

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

A note from PJSTA President Beth Dimino… NYSUT Members… Here’s a reminder that I believe is pertinent at this time. Last August there was a NYSUT President’s endorsement conference to decide who NYSUT would endorse in the November elections. Well, … Continue reading →

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Unity’s Attack on Dimino & Reducing VOTE-COPE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

A few days ago, New York State’s Unity Caucus, the controlling caucus of NYSUT and the statewide extension of the UFT’s Unity Caucus, published a piece on their blog attacking PJSTA President Beth Dimino.  In the post Dimino is accused … Continue reading →

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Senator Flanagan in Hot Water

Posted on March 16, 2015 by

Lots of news involving Republican New York State Senator John Flanagan, who represents the residents of the Comsewogue School District.  First, Flanagan stated that if too many people opt-out we will lose federal funding…   Sen. Flanagan: If too many … Continue reading →

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NYSUT, School Funding, and the Coming APPR Sellout

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

Yesterday NYSUT held a Moral Monday rally on the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol.  Kudos to them for protesting funding inequities that rob our students of the education they deserve. One thing I noticed in the coverage of yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Looming Battles for 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Happy New Year to our PJSTA members along with any other readers of our blog.  Hopefully you had an enjoyable vacation and return to school well rested.  You’ll need it.  We have a number of developing  battles on our hands. For those … Continue reading →

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