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Monday, December 17, 2012

"Teaching about a tragedy." December 17, 2012. NYSUT: A Union of Professionals. www.nysut.org

"Teaching about a tragedy." December 17, 2012. NYSUT: A Union of Professionals. www.nysut.org:


Teaching about a tragedy

 
As school doors opened this morning, educators across New York state and throughout the nation searched for ways to help their students understand the horrific tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Conn., on Friday. NYSUT's two national affiliates — the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association — have provided online resources that will assist teachers and other education professionals in addressing student and community concerns about school safety, and in dealing with grief and fear:
AFT Links: 
NEA Links:
Meanwhile, AFT President Randi Weingarten is urging educators to stand in solidarity with Newtown's students, teachers, staff and community. Go tohttp://action.aft.org/c/340/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=5214 and send an email message today.
Here is what the AFT and NEA said.