named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Education, Not Deportation
Program providing resources and advocacy to protect immigrant students and families from immigration enforcement actions.
Immigration Emergency Planning
Development of emergency checklists and protocols for schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare facilities to protect immigrant communities during ICE enforcement actions.
PSRP Leadership Conference
Annual conference for paraprofessionals and school-related personnel to develop organizing strategies, set campaign goals, and build union capacity.
RESPECT Check Campaign
Initiative demanding $10,000 annual bonuses for paraprofessionals to improve compensation and recognition.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Member onboarding and resource guideProvides a guide for new and experienced teachers outlining services and resources available to members.
- Professional development and instructional support for educatorsOffers professional development courses for undergraduate, graduate, and in-service credit to NYSUT members. Provides access to the 2007 Danielson rubric components, sample observation forms, and instructional resources to support teaching effectiveness.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy against standardized testing and for education fundingAdvocates for reducing reliance on standardized testing and increasing investment in student learning, including proper implementation of evaluations and Common Core standards. Organizes Full Funding Fridays to advocate for timely passage of education funding legislation.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Capacity building for union mobilization and leadership developmentProvides resources and training to support members in mobilizing against aggressive immigration enforcement, including the "Education, Not Deportation" program. Organizes leadership conferences for paraprofessionals, facilitates strategic discussions among union leaders, and trains them on using the Action Network database for communication and petitioning. Builds rapid response teams via listservs for quick mobilization.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Development and distribution of emergency preparedness checklistsOffers checklists to help K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare facilities prepare emergency plans to protect families during immigration enforcement actions.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Direct instructional activities by membersIncludes establishing an accelerated algebra class, co-teaching a multigrade-level special education math class, using newspaper clippings and model rockets to teach about the 1969 moon landing, and conducting daily mental math exercises to build student fluency.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Immigration enforcement advocacy and safe space initiativesAdvocates for keeping ICE out of schools, preschools, and hospitals to ensure these spaces remain safe and welcoming. Participates in public actions such as the No Kings rallies and collaborates with Sunrise to oppose ICE enforcement practices.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Literacy and book distribution programDistributed 1.5 million books through the Reading Opens the World program in the prior year and plans to distribute 1 million additional books.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Member engagement and social eventsSponsors social events such as picnics and baseball games for members and their families, and organizes marches during lobby days to increase visibility and public awareness. Provides matching T-shirts and uses attention-grabbing tools like a 20-foot inflatable bull named STOMP during mobilizations.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Research and policy co-publicationCo-published the report “Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools” with partner organizations.
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Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
- Retirement and employment transition supportHosts informational meetings for teachers considering retirement to explain post-employment benefits and procedures.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Support for community schools developmentHelped establish over 700 community schools across the United States.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Technology integration and administrative trainingBrought computers into the district and taught administrative staff how to use Excel.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$180K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10K5%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$487K
Cash—
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Net assets$481K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +57.6%
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- AFT Network — Local chapter of the American Federation of Teachers.
- AFT Network — Member of the American Federation of Teachers national union network.
- AFT Massachusetts Partner — Co-hosted a webinar with AFT on immigration enforcement.
- American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Provides "Know Your Rights" materials and policy guidance used by AFT members.
- American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Network — PSRP division operating under the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO.
- American Psychological Association Partner — Co-published the report “Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools.”
- Barksdale Reading Institute Partner — Partner in the Reading Universe initiative, contributing research and practices that improved literacy outcomes in Mississippi.
- Colorín Colorado Partner — Provides resources for schools to support immigrant students and families.
- Design It for Us Partner — Co-published the report “Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools.”
- Fairplay for Kids Partner — Co-published the report “Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools.”
- Federation of Indian Service Employees Network — Member organization whose leaders provide expert testimony on Native American public services through AFT channels.
- First Book Partner — Partner in the Reading Universe initiative to support evidence-based reading instruction.
- Illinois Federation of Public Employees Network — State affiliate that implements advocacy campaigns like Full Funding Fridays.
- League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Partner — Provides immigrant rights and resources toolkits used by AFT members.
- Make the Road New York Partner — Collaborates on training protesters and organizing community resistance to ICE actions.
- Montana Federation of Public Employees Partner — Collaborates with public employee leaders to oppose harmful legislation.
- NYSUT Coalition — Collaborates with NYSUT in advocacy efforts, including opposing inBloom's data collection practices.
- NYSUT Government — Statewide union affiliate expressing appreciation to members of Rush-Henrietta Employees' Association
- NYSUT Network — Member organization within the NYSUT network advocating for education policy changes.
- NYSUT Education & Learning Trust Partner — Provides professional development programs for NYSUT members, including teachers and school-related professionals.
- New York State Public Employees Federation Network — Local affiliate whose leaders share mobilization strategies at AFT councils.
- New York State United Teachers Network — State-level union of which she is the longest-serving member.
- ParentsTogether Partner — Co-published the report “Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools.”
- Reading Universe Partner — Collaborates with Reading Universe to support literacy instruction for educators.
- Red Hook Faculty Association Network — Career-long member organization through which she has been affiliated for 65 years.
- Rush-Henrietta Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the district on the implementation of the 2013 Danielson rubric for teacher evaluation.
- Sunrise Movement Partner — Jointly organizing an action with AFT to oppose ICE enforcement.
- United Federation of Teachers Coalition — Union chapter representing paraprofessionals in New York City.
- WETA Partner — Partner in the Reading Universe initiative to support evidence-based reading instruction.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Community-Centered Education Strategymethodology: comprehensive public education strategyBy implementing a multi-pronged approach that includes literacy, experiential learning, mental health support, community schools, and adequate resourcing, student outcomes improve because education is treated as a holistic, community-embedded endeavor.
- Frontline Community Defense Through Civil Witnessingmethodology: frontline-community-defenseBy positioning educators as frontline defenders and using civil witnessing (legal observation and presence), immigrant communities are protected from harmful immigration enforcement because visible, organized resistance deters overreach and documents rights violations.
- Grassroots Activism for Policy Influence and Data Privacymethodology: grassroots_activismBy organizing collective action between teachers and parents, the union can influence education policy and protect student data privacy because community-grounded advocacy creates legitimate, sustained pressure on decision-makers.
- High-Visibility Advocacy to Generate Political Pressuremethodology: high-visibility advocacyBy employing memorable, high-visibility actions rather than routine lobbying, the union generates greater political pressure because such tactics capture public attention and create lasting impressions on lawmakers.
- Reducing Standardized Testing Burden to Enhance Learningmethodology: reducing_standardized_testing_burdenBy shifting resources from standardized testing to direct investment in student learning and well-implemented evaluation systems, educational outcomes improve because classroom time and funding are redirected toward pedagogical innovation and meaningful assessment.