Welcome!

Teachers Unite is a growing membership organization dedicated to building a social justice movement of New York City public school teachers. It provides leadership opportunities that build ties between educators and community organizers, and political education forums that build an informed teacher constituency. Teachers Unite is for educators who act in solidarity with the communities they serve.
Please explore this website to learn more.

Teachers Unite for Student Safety SURVEY

In partnership with NESRI (National Economic and Social Rights Initiative), Teachers Unite is documenting teacher views about what makes our schools safe. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS: CLICK HERE to take the short survey.

Grassroots organizations across the city are concerned about the lack of discipline strategies that empower youth, and the rise in strategies that criminalize students. How do teachers fit into this citywide work? Click on the "Stay in Touch" link on the left and sign up to receive future updates about ways to get involved.
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Check out Youth, Camera, Action! Watch documentaries that feature youth discussing the School to Prison Pipeline as well as school safety agents, police officers, metal detectors, the over-reliance on suspensions, over-emphasis on discipline, and criminalization of students. The films are accompanied by a School to Prison Pipeline Toolkit that includes information on the issues and ways to take action.
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Membership Partners

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
* Receive excellent benefits - Discounts and promotions from our partners: Rethinking Schools , Teaching for Change, Panade Café & Bakery--a teacher-owned and operated business-- and more!
* Define your role as a teacher - Be a part of the movement of educators working in solidarity with the communities they serve.
* Build strength in numbers - Becoming a member is the most basic way to build and sustain power for our organization.
* Support our work - Invest in a teacher organization committed to social justice. Your dues are a vital contribution!

Teachers Unite membership dues are $50 for a WHOLE YEAR. Please send your check payable to Teachers Unite. Mailing address: Teachers Unite, c/o Brecht Forum, 451 West St., New York, NY 10014
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Teachers Unite in the Classroom

Teachers Unite has launched a new listserv exclusively for curriculum questions that address civil rights, human rights, justice, liberation and representation. Support social justice teaching in this unique peer-to-peer professional development forum. Post questions or respond to educators with your own recommendations . Click here to join the Teachers Unite in the Classroom listserv.
ALSO, if you'd like to receive occasional emails about Teachers Unite events, news and opportunities, please click here to join Teachers Unite's e-mailing list.
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