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Praise for a teacher and a ‘bright light’
A Brooklyn teacher gives another her well-deserved flowers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Let’s acknowledge and celebrate civil dissent
In the face of the outcry against teaching the horrors of enslavement in the U.S. and the historic fight for civil rights, it’s time the country demonstrates how much civil dissent should be valued by making Aug. 28 -- the date of the 1963 March on...
Remembering Dick Procida
Dick Procida, the retired longtime District 19 representative who died on May 12, is remembered as a friend and tireless mentor in a touching tribute.
Class size matters
The union must keep fighting the good fight for reducing class size for the good of all students’ success.
Kudos for PROSE
Leaders from various PROSE schools highlight the positive impact and transformative potential of this innovative educational program.
Pension experience counts
I worked with both Christina McGrath and David Kazansky when I served as the union’s Bronx borough representative over 17 years ago. Both are great people committed to serving our members with knowledge and empathy for their needs.
A proud moment for Staten Island
In-service and retired members commment on issues ranging from Staten Island's first inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade to Christina McGrath's nomination as a trustee of the Teachers' Retirement Board to New York Teacher's recent coverage of PROSE...
Trump’s place on the ballot and the Constitution
With the recent decision by the secretary of state of Maine to bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot based upon the contention that his words and actions violated the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment, the Constitution is being tested in...
Sensory rooms are necessary
Every school ought to possess one of these. Even football stadiums are adopting them now, and they’re prevalent in airports in other countries. Their significance for students cannot be overstated.
Proceed with caution on phonics-based instruction
Gov. Hochul's push for phonics-based reading sparks debate. Critics urge a balanced approach, emphasizing comprehension and meaningful texts to cultivate a love for reading.