SIGN THE PETITION: Say NO to Right-Wing Zealot Betsy Devos as Education Secretary. NYSUT has issued an call to everyone who cares about public education to sign a petition protesting the nomination of Betsy Devos as Secretary of Education. Ms. Devos is not an educator, but a major proponent of private school vouchers in her home state of Michigan. NYSUT implores you to make you voices heard by the Senate that must confirm her nomination. Visit the NYSUT website to read the full story — and make an impact by sharing the link on your Facebook page.
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Sad News …
A longtime teacher aide at East Northport Middle School , Janet McKenna, has passed away. We extend our deepest sympathy to her beloved husband, children and grandchildren.
Arrangements:
Friday, November 25th, 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pme
Brueggmann Funeral Home
522 Larkfield Road
East Northport, NY
Winter Luncheon December 6
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Sad News …
Sad to inform you that R-UTN member Mary O’Donnell’s son Kenny, age 47, died in Pennsylvania last month. His funeral was held at St. Anthony’s in East Northport. There was no wake. Kenny had a history of heart problems and died from a massive heart attack.
After …
The votes have been counted, and while Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, the results of the Electoral College gave the presidency to Donald Trump. Not what was expected, nor hoped for, by most NYSUT members.
As life-long educators, we should take heart in the words NYSUT Executive Vice President Andy Pallotta offered on Wednesday morning:
NYSUT stands by the same values we did before the election. We vow to continue to protect public education, quality health care, opportunity and equality for all. Thank you to all who worked so hard on campaigns in New York, as well as NYSUT volunteers in battleground states. We will need all that energy and dedication, and more, in the future. As Hillary Clinton said so eloquently in her concession speech, fighting for what’s right is always worth it. We will continue to do what we have been doing for the last three years: educate, organize, and mobilize our members, our friends, and our families. It is our right and our privilege to do so.
If we care about public education we must continue to work for a better tomorrow for the students of today.