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Strikes and shutdowns

In Los Angeles, UTLA members took to the picket lines because their schools are starved of resources. In Washington, D.C., President Trump has shut down the government to secure his border wall. In her monthly New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten writes that when our elected leaders fail, whether by not funding public schools or by shutting down services that provide for our safety, they strike at the very heart of what makes us a democratic republic. Read the full column.

Struggling in a ‘strong’ economy

In her monthly New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten highlights the massive gap between President Trump’s rhetoric and reality.  While the well-to-do are doing very well in the current economy, working Americans have been left behind. Weingarten demands leaders take action to benefit all Americans by ensuring accessible, affordable healthcare for all; reining in college debt; and adequately funding public education. Read the full column.

Team Onteora Helps to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer

Friday, October 18th was Making Strides t-shirt day at the Phoenicia School.  Teachers and staff wore their shirts to school as a "kick off" for the annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk held at the Woodbury Commons. Districtwide we raised $990. through t-shirt sales.  As of today, the walk raised over $700,000. Thanks for the contributions, and for adding another t-shirt to your growing collection!

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Oh What A Night!

It wasn’t just another cold night in February.  There was some “hot music” going down in Boiceville at the MS/ HS auditory on February 16th. 

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