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Kids need time to play, move, connect and just be kids. Glad to see @AmerAcadPeds reaffirm what educators have long known: recess isn’t extra — it’s essential to students’ mental health, physical health, social development and academic success. We cannot test-and-screen-time our way to healthy childhoods. Protecting recess means protecting kids. apnews.com/article/recess…

Our Farmingdale HS Take A Look At Teaching Club shared some sweet treats with our HS teachers this week for #teacherappreciationweek #TALAT @nysut

As we concluded another Teacher Appreciation yesterday, we want to take a moment and shout out all of our educators who are doing the work each day. In every corner of NY, our locals are helping strengthen schools and communities. Shout out to NY’s teachers – you’re all the best.

Watch NYSUT Executive Vice President @JCiffone explain our new comprehensive reading education course, the Science of Reading, which is offered free of charge and designed to equip educators with the most current, research-based strategies: spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny…

#Gracias @HowittMS #Gratitude #GratefulHeart Thank you to our awesome PTA. Always a treat and feeling the gratitude today!

"IDEA exists today because people organized, resisted and refused to accept policies that discounted disabled lives. Its future requires the same vigilance." Read more from @sharemylesson on the past 50 years of IDEA & how we can protect its future. sharemylesson.com/blog/rewriting…

How does land connect us to who we are? Show your students how Indigenous traditions, language, and culture are rooted in place. Includes a printable activity to help students explore their own local favorites! (Grades: K-2) #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth bit.ly/47CcRjS

The shutdown will be our longest in history in 2 days. While Trump holds lavish parties and golfs, working families are panicking over how to pay rent or tripled ACA premiums. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns…

Congratulations to Natalie McKay @schoharietaprez on her election to the NYSTRS Board of Trustees! A dedicated educator and leader, Natalie has always put her colleagues and students first. Her experience and steady leadership will serve NYSTRS members well. So proud to see her representing us! 💙

Women with disabilities are paid only $0.56 for every dollar that a man without disabilities makes. On #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay, America’s unions reaffirm our commitment to fair pay and a living wage for every worker—and a union contract is how we level the playing field!

Don’t forget!!

Today, we celebrated Retiree Recognition Day, an annual tradition that honors our Daytime Army who continue to go above and beyond to strengthen our union and create a better future for our students and members. Thank you retirees!

Thank you to our FHS PTA for providing sweet treats for our factions staff. Remember to support them and join!!

NYSUT President @MelindaJPerson has released a statement in response to the approval from SUNY’s Charter Schools Committee for new charter schools on Long Island. Learn more: nysut.org/news/2025/octo…

🍎🌎 On #WorldFoodDay, we celebrate the hardworking members who keep food on our tables — from processing to delivery and in grocery stores & cafeterias. RWDSU stands with these essential workers, fighting for fair pay, safe workplaces, and respect on the job. ✊💪 #FoodWorkers

National School Lunch Week 2025 invites you to taste the world with your school lunch passport from October 13-17! Send pictures of your celebration to CNSPOTLIGHT@nysed.gov.

FFT!! 💗 PINK OUT this Friday! 💗 Show your support by wearing pink and standing in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer & remember — our Annual Making Strides of Long Island Breast Cancer Walk is this Sunday!!

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we're sharing key Indigenous education updates and resources presented at this month’s Regents meeting: 🔹 Updated Indigenous Education Statement of Policy and Action: bit.ly/46YVKsc 🔹 Youth Service Grants: bit.ly/3ITtNd5

Have you joined or donated to our FFT Making Strides Team? #makingstrides

Now that we’re solidly into the new school year, we want to hear from you how phone-free schools are impacting your school classrooms, cafeterias and hallways. Take our survey: nysut.cc/phonefreesurvey