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Collective care team model shifts approach to student mental health

WebA. t Victor Senior High School, student mental health demands an all-hands-on-deck approach. In 2019, the growing district just 20 minutes south of Rochester adopted the …

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Exploring mental health through an equity lens

WebDiscussing these differences and teaching educators how to better help underrepresented students was the focus of “Promoting Health and Well-Being Through an Equity Lens: …

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Union offers members resources on dealing with trauma

WebThe American Federation of Teachers offers support on mental health and trauma. Visit https://nysut.cc/trauma2. The New York State Education Department offers several …

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NYSUT Women to examine impact of Alzheimer’s

WebNow, we know women are more susceptible due to a variety of factors, including pregnancy, hormones and heart health, which can influence blood and oxygen flow to the brain, she …

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NYSUT Women mobilize around health issues

WebS. ince its founding, the NYSUT Women’s Committee has prioritized women’s health as a vital issue, and this November’s annual meeting turned the spotlight on key health areas …

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SUNY’s three teaching hospitals need a cash injection to stay strong

WebOf the three hospitals, SUNY Downstate is the most cash-strapped, and $133 million of the requested total would be used to cover this year’s operating deficit and maintain …

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Give nurses what they need

WebAccording to the AFT’s “Healthcare Staffing Shortage Task Force Report,” one in five health care clinicians have quit their jobs since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those who …

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Unions press lawmakers for more higher ed mental health …

WebAmong the common refrains from union representatives was the need to bring down mental health counselor-to-student ratios statewide. UUP President Fred Kowal said SUNY …

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Benefits & services available to NYSUT members

WebN. YSUT Member Benefits is excited to announce the launch of a Peer Support Line, which is available at no cost to all NYSUT members and their families. Created through a …

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‘Sounds of Wellness’ program explores history, healing

Webhe impact of music on emotions, mental health and wellness was the focus of a February Black History Month event facilitated by NYSUT Secretary-Treasurer J. Philippe …

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Disconnected: Social media, cellphones take toll on kids’ mental …

WebSocial media is taking a toll on their self-esteem, their attention span, even their physical health, she said. Mullady, who works primarily with elementary school students ages 5 …

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New Rochelle incident highlights critical role of school nurses

WebNew Rochelle High School is home to 3,260 students; that is one nurse for every 1,086 students, and many of those students have health concerns. “We have lots of students …

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Members band together against breast cancer

WebBinghamton. Ben and Linda Frisbie, both retired members of the Owego-Apalachin Teachers Association, have been supporting Making Strides of Binghamton for more …

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Union program connects school nurses across the state

WebTricia Geisel, NYSUT’s Workplace Health & Safety specialist who has been helping spearhead the union initiative, said school nurses are in a unique professional position. …

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CTE works: Profiles from the field

WebIn 2006, she was invited to retool Newburgh’s health science/nursing assistant program. During her tenure at Newburgh, Romano has increased student enrollment in the nursing …

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Educating on the need for organ donations

WebShe was happy but nervous — doctors expedited her series of pre-transplant tests because Root’s health was quickly deteriorating. Root was first diagnosed with IGA nephropathy, …

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1-in-5 campaign aims to combat childhood poverty

WebN. early one in five New York children live in poverty, a rate that exceeds the national average and overall poverty rates in both the state and country. That’s why in January, …

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Protect your family, save money with Member Benefits

WebYour NYSUT membership provides you with valuable benefits such as contract protection, higher salaries than non-union employees and better access to affordable health care. In …

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Benefits & services available to NYSUT members

WebNYSUT members can learn more about our benefit and savings opportunities by exploring memberbenefits.nysut.org or calling 800-626-8101. Members are encouraged to join our …

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NYSUT praises full Foundation Aid plan; calls for other crucial …

Webhile praising the executive budget’s historic commitment to Foundation Aid, NYSUT President Andy Pallotta urged lawmakers to add funding for several crucial initiatives to …

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How community schools work

WebHealth care providers, food suppliers, local businesses and emergency workers can have some integration with the school. Continuing Education: Evening classes for families and …

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NYSUT legislative priority: Restore Foundation Aid / NYSUT budget

WebIn Saratoga County, the 1,400 student Schuylerville School District is facing a cut of 17 percent of its Foundation Aid, nearly 6 percent of last year’s total budget. Career and …

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