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Thank you for all you do!

As the school year draws to a close, all of us at NYSUT want to thank you for your tremendous dedication. It’s been a challenging year — but through it all, you've stood strong and persevered. Over and over, you've shown how public schools are the place where students, parents and educators come together as a community.

U.S. Supreme Court hands down landmark cases

This week, the Supreme Court handed down multiple decisions that will touch the lives of millions of Americans. Earlier this week, in Carson v. Makin, the court laid the groundwork that states must provide publ

Union wins APPR reprieve

Gov. Kathy Hochul Friday signed a bill suspending, for an additional year, the Annual Professional Performance Review process. Advanced through grassroots advocacy from NYSUT members and lobbying by union legislative staff, the bill recently passed both the state Senate and the Assembly.

“As we come to the end of another school year that has been anything but normal, we welcome the governor’s decision to suspend the APPR process for another year,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “We will continue working with the legislature and the governor to address the APPR

RA 2022 celebrates 50 years, and plans for future

“We stand on the shoulders of giants!” said President Andy Pallotta in his address to more than 1,300 delegates as he kicked off the 50th annual NYSUT Representative Assembly at the Albany Capital Center. It was a weekend for delegates to celebrate the history and look to the future. Attendees acted on dozens of resolutions to set a course for action, including a move to support Ukraine in its struggle against the Russian invasion. Gov. Hochul, Comptroller DiNapoli, AG Tish James and more special guests inspired the gathering. Go to nysut.org/ra

Livestream program commemorates Black History Month

NYSUT’s Many Threads, One Fabric social justice initiative presented an online event this week to mark Black History Month. Hosted by Secretary-Treasurer Philippe Abraham, it focused on the unique struggles underrepresented groups face with regard to mental health and wellness in the United States. Other highlights included award presentations to BHM honorees, testimonials from NYSUT members and artistic expressions from students and community partners.

• You can still get a free BHM poster for your classroom from NYSUT.

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We knew this moment was coming.

Wealthy special interests have been fighting for years to undercut unions and roll back the benefits earned by working families. Today’s Supreme Court decision in Janus vs. AFSCME shows how far they are willing to go to attack working families. Anti-union forces think they can seize this opportunity to convince our members to abandon our union in an effort to diminish their voice in the workplace and weaken their strength at the bargaining table.

We are going to prove them wrong.

NYSUT fights to protect the collective bargaining rights that help secure higher

RHEA would like to congratulate the following members on their upcoming retirement. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Rush-Henrietta students!

• Nancy Beikirch
• Patricia Burns-Skomsky
• Caroline Harrington
• Colleen McCarthy-White
• Mary Oakes
• Sue Sanbury
• Carol Stevenson
• Mary Laio
• Rich Thompson

Click below for additional dates, times, and locations of the Fall 2013 Flu Clinics.

Roth Middle School

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Crane Elementary School

Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:00-8:30 a.m.

Transportation & Operations Center

Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Senior High School

Friday, Oct. 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Fyle Elementary School

Monday, Oct. 21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Ninth Grade Academy

Wednesday, Oct. 23 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Burger Middle School

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

• Please bring your insurance card to the clinic.  Most insurance is accepted. For those individuals not insured, the cost is $30

I Was a Fairy Godmother

By Anne Seelman

           Last year I had the great fortune  to assist a student with choosing a gown for the Senior Ball from Phyllis’s Closet.   In a school year filled with exciting and fulfilling events and activities, I say with utter sincerity, that this was a standout, highlight moment.  My young lady looked through the gowns and selected a couple to try on.  She actually liked the first one that she tried, and was so excited to have found a gown for this momentous event.  She took the gown home and her family not only approved, but came up with the idea to add