NYSUT today congratulated UFT member William “Billy” Green, a master chemistry teacher in New York City, on being named the 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year by the state Board of Regents.

Source: NYSUT congratulates New York City’s Billy Green as New York State’s 2023 Teacher of the Year

“Sen. Charles Schumer achieved a major victory for struggling families, cash-strapped state and local governments and local schools. The critical funding in this bill is essential to helping safely reopen schools and colleges and providing additional supports for students who need them.”

Source: NYSUT statement on the federal American Rescue Plan

“We have advocated that all education professionals — both teachers and support staff, who provide critical services to their communities — be given priority access to the COVID vaccine should they choose to receive it. So it’s welcome news that they can begin scheduling a vaccine appointment next week as part of the state’s 1b priority group.’

Source: NYSUT statement on state COVID vaccination plans