NYSUT ~ Executive Vice President
Joined August 2012
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Today, Gov. Hochul announced that New York State will opt into the Trump administration's voucher program. Giving up local control of public education to the federal government through this scheme is a failure of leadership. Gov. Hochul will bear the responsibility, but our students, educators, and families will bear the price. The UFT is disappointed in this decision and we will continue to stand with parents, educators and public school supporters to do what we can to roll back this policy and protect our classrooms. Full statement: uft.org/news/press-releases/…
ALT The image features the UFT logo at the top against a blue background. Below is a quote from Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, criticizing the transfer of local education control to the federal government through the Trump administration's private school voucher scheme. The quote highlights concerns about leadership and the impact on students, educators, and families.
Jaime Ciffone retweeted
Brentwood Teachers celebrate 107 teachers who achieved and recognized for receiving TENURE! The future of our union is paved w/TENURE! @nysut @MelindaJPerson @JCiffone @NYSUTSRO @NYSUTStreasurer @NYSUT2VP
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NYSUT would like to send a heartfelt congratulations to the @nysednews's 2027 Teacher of the Year, Emiliano Geoninatti. As a Spanish teacher at Robert Cushman Murphy Middle School and a member of Three Village TA, Geoninatti is currently in his 19th year of teaching.
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@UFT President Michael Mulgrew kicks off today’s event urging @GovKathyHochul to say NO to the federal school voucher scheme. #OptOutNow
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In observation of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, current and former NYSUT officers held a ceremony to honor those who were impacted by this national tragedy. We will never forget the victims, nor the first responders who put their lives on the line.
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A big win for union members! ✊
Great to celebrate Labor Day with labor leaders at @GovKathyHochul’s Labor Appreciation Reception, and even better to celebrate the signing of the Union Impersonation Bill into law.
This new law protects public employees from groups that try to impersonate their union and mislead members — proud of this work!
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Great to be with my Union family for @NYSAFLCIO Convention in Albany! @nysut @UFT @AFTunion @uupinfo
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BREAKING: Humanity survives another day. 🤖❌
Salamanca has hit pause on its robot “teacher assistant” experiment.
Parents, educators and community members still think kids deserve actual humans in their classrooms.
We’ll call that a win.
Jaime Ciffone retweeted
A robot built by a company that makes sex dolls has no business in our classrooms.
Our kids don't need more screens, more AI, or machines pretending to be human.
They need teachers. They need mentors. They need caring adults.
@nysut will fight against the thoughtless expansion of this technology and explore every necessary avenue to protect human-centered learning in every classroom across New York.
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Congratulations to this incredible group of New York union leaders recognized at the @AFTunion Convention with Living the Legacy Awards, celebrating 30 and 40 years of service and activism. Your leadership, commitment, and tireless advocacy have strengthened our unions, uplifted our professions, and inspired generations of members.
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Proud to represent the Fulton Teachers’ Association and @nysut at the 2026 AFT Convention @AFTunion @MelindaJPerson @NYSUTStreasurer @NYSUT2VP @JCiffone
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Teaching assistants at the Syracuse City School District are learning essential job skills from the only people who know the job inside and out: their colleagues.
Learn more about how and why STA's partnership with NYSUT ELT has paid off: nysut.org/news/2026/june/syr…
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NYSUT members and leaders are in Denver Colorado for the 2026 #NEARA.
Each summer, nearly 7,000 educators from across America set the agenda for @NEAToday during their annual Representative Assembly. Thank you to everyone doing the work to strengthen our schools and communities!
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Honored to be at the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame tonight celebrating leaders who have changed the game—on and off the field.
Congratulations to @coachNicodemo on being inducted! Your commitment to making sports a place where every young person belongs continue to inspire. 🌈🏆
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Read more from @UFT President Michael Mulgrew: nydailynews.com/2026/06/24/n…
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Today, NYSUT announced our commitment to advancing developmentally appropriate limits on educational technology in New York schools. We’re calling for developmentally appropriate limits on screen time and artificial intelligence in NY schools.
Learn more: nysut.cc/edtech
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Fantastic weekend in Watkins Glen with my @nysut family. Charting priorities for the next few years while enjoying some local attractions!
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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS! 👏👏
@rweingarten nails it — kids can’t learn unless they feel safe, welcomed and like they belong. They can’t focus on learning when they’re hungry, coping with stress at home or don’t even have a home.
That’s why community schools matter, connecting students and families with the supports and services they need so every child has the chance to thrive.
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HAPPENING NOW:
NYSUT members, lawmakers and education advocates are in Albany calling for a new law to ensure local say in charter decisions.
Learn more: charterschoolfacts.org
