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

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. https://t.co/D9I88R719p

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

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: https://t.co/zbym7cE1dn

🍎🌎 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: https://t.co/mY9qBaPysM 🔹 Youth Service Grants: https://t.co/9ydGsR3wIj

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: https://t.co/mXPln2TjDa

As we mark #BannedBooksWeek, we have a chance to make history. A bill protecting our students’ freedom to read and learn. We need YOU to call on @GovKathyHochul to sign it: https://t.co/fBQSBr9IJk With book bans surging nationwide, New York must lead.

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and we are almost in pie season. Be on the lookout in the coming week for the annual Howitt Garden Pie fundraiser. 🥧

I just wrote a @AFLCIO letter: Stop the Shutdown and the Cuts to Working Families. Write one here:

Thank you to our leaders for championing public education and creating opportunities that strengthen communities across New York. Together, we’re building a stronger future for all!

Each year, our union celebrates the tremendous achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ members through LGBTQ+ History Month. This year, we honor novelist and activist James Baldwin through a new poster available to NYSUT members. Learn more: https://t.co/ShqGERP1yO

October is #BullyingPreventionMonth. Our schools should be places where every student feels safe, welcomed, and supported. It's on all of us to spread the kindness and respect that can help put an end to bullying.