✅ Parents ✅ Educators ✅ Lawmakers ✅ Students ✅ Unions All of us agree: Now is the time to pass crucial legislation to safeguard children and teens from the harmful effects of the internet and social media. Let's get it done 💪

Many students made their way into their classrooms this morning and thanks to all of the educators who showed up for orientations, welcome back meetings and more, our schools were ready to greet them! Welcome back to the students and educators who started today!

"We know that what's best for kids is a distraction free environment where they can focus on the task at hand, which is learning." – Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 Securing online safety laws that protect kids means ensuring a world of opportunity for every student. syracuse.com/schools/2024/0…

Heartbreaking news out of Georgia today. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the students, families, educators and the entire Apalachee community affected by this unimaginable tragedy. 💔 @NYSUT nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1…

Students are being welcomed back this week by the educators who make our schools great. While much of this work goes without thanks, we’ve been collecting messages from former students extending their thanks for our #EducatorInspired campaign. Learn more: educator-inspired.org

For many educators+students, today is the first day together of the new school year! Wishing everyone a joyful and productive start to 24-25! NYSUT is always here to support you! Let’s make it a great one! Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 Ron Gross Philippe Abraham UFT

Today is the final day to register for our Disconnected Conference! In an era where digital devices are everywhere, understanding the implications of technology on students' lives has never been more crucial. Now is the time to act! Register now: nysut.cc/disconnected

Standing together with parents, teachers, students, advocates, and union leaders in Syracuse: We’re here to say the House must pass the bipartisan bill we delivered in the Senate 91-3 to protect kids online. KOSA & COPPA 2.0 are the biggest federal tech regulations in decades.

Today I visited Great Neck Middle School on Long Island on their first day back. We rallied with Gina Sillitti, Dr. Bossert, NYSUT & advocates to call for fully funding universal school meals next year. 145,000+ students in 276 schools on LI still don't have #Meals4AllNY.

To all the parents and educators heading back to school this week, thank you for your unwavering dedication to our public schools, our students and communities. Together, we will make this school year the very best for every child. 💪🍎 @NYSUT

Today, I stood with Jessica González-Rojas , Dr. Bossert of Great Neck Schools, NYSUT , Island Harvest , Community Food Advocates, parents, and other child advocates to support Universal School Meals. #Meals4AllNY

Students can't learn if they're hungry 📚🍎. Thank you Assembly members Gina Sillitti and Jessica González-Rojas Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas,  GNTA president Jim Daszenski, @NYSUT member Erica MacDonald, and Dr. Bossert Dr. Bossert for standing up today in Great Neck and calling for

Hot off the presses: Helina Selemon (she/her) and New York Amsterdam News are on the case when it comes to our overheating schools where we expect educators to teach and students to learn. We need the Governor to sign the classroom heat bill now! Read the cover story: amsterdamnews.com/news/2024/09/0…

📱 Teachers feel stricter mobile device policies for students reduce distractions and protect students' well-being. In a recent survey, 78% of teachers said classroom cell phone restrictions enhance student safety, and 76% say they improve classroom management. Distraction-free