New coalition unites to oppose taxpayer-funded private school voucher program in New York
A coalition of more than 60 New York organizations spanning labor unions, civil rights groups, education associations, parent…
New Yorkers back public schools in state’s budget revotes
New Yorkers once again showed overwhelming support for their local public schools during the school budget revote on…
NYSUT, UFT charge the State University of New York violated state charter cap
New York State United Teachers and the United Federation of Teachers have filed a legal challenge to stop…
2026 State Legislative Session Victories
This legislative session brought meaningful wins, but every victory NYSUT secures in Albany begins with our members. When…
Fix Tier 6 efforts yield significant reforms in state budget
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Union members from NYSUT and other public-sector unions filled MVP Arena in Albany, standing together…
NYSUT, DemocracyReady NY call on Legislature to invest in civic readiness
Albany, N.Y. — Members of the DemocracyReady NY Coalition — including educators, parents, students, youth advocates, and civic…
New York requires social media companies to put warning labels for youth on their platforms
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Educators say a new state law requiring social media warning labels for young users will…
NYSUT members hail early successes of distraction-free schools
The results of NYSUT’s initial survey about the new statewide bell-to-bell cellphone policy look promising: 89.7 percent of…
NYSUT President Melinda Person releases statement on SUNY approval of Brentwood and Central Islip charter schools
NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement in response to approval from SUNY’s Charter Schools Committee for…