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Melinda J. Person

@melindajperson.bsky.social
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President of NYSUT ⭐️ Advocate for safer classrooms, respect for teachers, and worker power. Proud parent and product of public schools. Mom on a mission 💪 #UnionStrong

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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thank you @rweingarten.bsky.social for joining NYSUT leaders today at our Summer Leadership Institute! Your leadership, wisdom and advice will stay with this group when they head home ready to lead, organize and keep fighting for our members and our public schools.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The state's own education officials raised legal concerns. The Board of Regents said no. SUNY’s Charter School committee approved it anyway. That's exactly we're fighting back. www.syracuse.com/schools/2026...
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New York charter schools are getting approved despite state education officials saying no
SUNY has overruled the Board of Regents 51 times since 2017, resubmitting the exact same applications without changes and allowing dozens of charter schools to open anyway.
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clearypm.bsky.social @clearypm.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thank you @shelleybmayer.bsky.social for partnering with @nysut.bsky.social to say NO to AI driven robots in classrooms! www.syracuse.com/news/2026/08... #PublicSchoolsUniteUs @melindajperson.bsky.social
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Upstate NY school robot controversy leads to proposed statewide ban
State senators say schools need human interaction, not machines delivering instruction.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
How do we make sure technology serves our students—not the other way around? That's why I'm inviting you to Unplugged: Reclaiming Human-Centered Education on Sept. 25. If you care about the future of teaching and learning, you won't want to miss this conversation. Register here: nysut.cc/unplugged
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Unplugged: Reclaiming Human-Centered Education
Join educators on Sept. 25, 2026, in Albany to explore the impact of AI and classroom technology with keynote speaker Jared Cooney Horvath and expert-led sessions.
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AFT @aft.org · 29/07/2026
"The real challenge with this proposal is that they created this humanoid machine that is designed to simulate human relationships. Which is exactly the wrong direction we should be going with education today." - @nysut.bsky.social President @melindajperson.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
SUNY’s Charter School committee has overridden the recommendations of New York's education officials at least 51 times since 2017. Public oversight shouldn't be optional when public dollars are at stake. brooklyneagle.com/405038/the-f...
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The fight for control over New York’s charter schools is escalating
New York State United Teachers argues that SUNY’s approval of Strive Charter “disregards the plain purpose of the cap” and “wreaks havoc.”
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Thank you @melindajperson.bsky.social The Doll Robot is on hold x.com/melindajpers...
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Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 (@MelindaJPerson) on X
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.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Congratulations to this incredible group of New York union leaders recognized at the @aft.org Convention with Living the Legacy Awards, celebrating 30 and 40 years of service and activism. Your leadership & commitment have strengthened our unions, uplifted our professions & inspired generations!
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It was an honor to meet and hear the legendary Dolores Huerta at @aft.org’s Convention. Her willingness to speak difficult truths—even now—is a reminder that strength isn’t about never being wounded. It’s about refusing to let those wounds define you or silence your voice. ¡Sí, se puede! ✊
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Day 2 of the @aft.org Convention continues. Proud to stand with union siblings from across the country as we keep fighting for public education, working families, and a better future for every child.
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AFT @aft.org · 17/07/2026
"I’m angry when diversity, equity, and inclusion—values that simply say every child deserves an opportunity to succeed—are treated like dirty words instead of fundamental American values." — @nysut.bsky.social President @melindajperson.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
👏👏👏 @rweingarten.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 16/07/2026
"Our union stands at the intersection of the ways that regular people gain and exercise power in our democracy—through public education, unions and voting." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
So excited to be in Washington, D.C. with the amazing #NYSUT delegation for the @aft.org Convention! There’s nothing better than coming together with educators from around the country to learn, connect, and keep building a stronger future for our public schools and our union. 💪🍎
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Grateful for the people who have given so much to our union. Yesterday we had a chance to celebrate leaders whose passion, courage, and commitment have made a lasting difference. Whether they’re retiring or beginning a new chapter, their impact will continue to be felt for years to come. @aft.org
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Great question, @melindajperson.bsky.social: "Why are we investing in a system that serves some children instead of strengthening the schools that serve them all?" It's time to reject vouchers & invest in the public schools that 90% of our kids attend. @nysut.bsky.social www.wamc.org/commentary-o...
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Public education and vouchers
Public education has always been one of America’s boldest ideas.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
100% from @nysut.bsky.social President @melindajperson.bsky.social on Trump voucher scheme: "If we truly believe every child deserves an effective and well-rounded education, our most valuable investment should be in the one system that promises to educate every child." www.wamc.org/commentary-o...
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Public education and vouchers
Public education has always been one of America’s boldest ideas.
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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 03/06/2026
NYSUT is New York State's federation of over 1,200 local unions in education or healthcare, with ~700,000 members. That its president is publicly expressing a need to re-evaluate AI's current uses in schools is a big deal—and most welcome. Thank you, @melindajperson.bsky.social, and keep going. 👏
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For a generation, we’ve been assuming more technology means better learning. Now it’s time to determine what is actually best to help kids learn. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
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Teachers, parents are no longer loving Chromebooks
The state teachers' union is calling for restrictions on screen time at school, especially for children in younger grades. Artificial intelligence is among their biggest concerns.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A beautiful evening with #NYSUT retirees honoring @rweingarten.bsky.social — congratulations to on receiving the Kate Mullany Medal from the American Labor Studies Center. Leaving here inspired not only by the history we’ve inherited, but by the history we’re still being called to make. 💙
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS! 👏👏 @rweingarten.bsky.social — kids can’t learn unless they feel safe. They can’t focus on learning when they’re hungry or don’t even have a home. That’s why community schools matter, connecting students and families with the supports and services they need.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social is right — tech patents are amassing mind-blowing wealth, while ordinary people are paying enormous costs for living in the AI age. This is contributing to runaway inequality.
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AFT @aft.org · 27/05/2026
Randi Weingarten: In the absence of federal legislation, we're working through our AI Academy to negotiate best practices for safety & privacy in the use of AI in schools. And we're seeking a binding agreement between America’s K-12 schools and AI providers. www.youtube.com/live/pCCath6...
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AFT @aft.org · 27/05/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social: Active learning is antidote to cognitive offloading, and it's the norm in CTE schools. It prepares students for both college & careers. They do this at Thomas A. Edison CTE High School & Harbor School in NY, RioTECH in NM, the New Lexington School District in OH, and more.
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Career and Technical Education
Career and technical education is a powerful investment in our nation’s future, equipping students with the skills they need to earn good wages, help support their families, and contribute to our econ...
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clearypm.bsky.social @clearypm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
@nysut.bsky.social pipeline member Carol Goehner wins first term on NSCSD Board of Education! #UnionStrong #UnionforLife @melindajperson.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
TOMORROW! Don’t forget to vote YES on your school budget & for candidates who support strong public schools!
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clearypm.bsky.social @clearypm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Looking for #UnionStrong candidates running for school board this Tuesday? publicschoolsuniteus.org/gotv-bb-2026 @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
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NYS School Budget & Board Elections - May 19, 2026 | PublicSchoolsUniteUs.org
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Public dollars belong in public schools — period. www.nysut.org/news/2026/ma...
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Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person regarding reports of New York’s participation in President Trump’s voucher scheme
Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person regarding reports of New York’s participation in President Trump’s voucher scheme
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek 💙 @aft.org
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Thank you to our 700,000 members, educators and school staff across New York who show everyday what’s possible when we stand together. I’m proud of what we’ve moved forward together—and thankful for the trust to keep going. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
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New York State United Teachers reelects Melinda Person as president
Person has been president of the union since 2023 when she was elected to replace Andy Pallotta.
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clearypm.bsky.social @clearypm.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The Greater Syracuse Labor Council recognizes @nysut.bsky.social local president Nicole Capsello for her ongoing contributions and commitment to our community-congratulations! #UnionStrong @melindajperson.bsky.social @nysaflcio.bsky.social
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Don Carlisto @dcarlisto.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Engineers who supported the Artemis II mission also #publicschoolproud and #NoCoStrong www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5... @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
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Meet the NASA Artemis engineer who's from St. Lawrence County
Jamie Szafran, a software engineer and architect on NASA’s Artemis missions, went to Edwards-Knox High School and graduated from SUNY Potsdam.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
There was a time when public service meant stability and a real path to the middle class. That's not what people see anymore. If we want to recruit and keep great public workers, we have to fix Tier 6. nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
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Hochul tees up budget extender as Tier 6 talks percolate
Conversations have yet to fully lock in around countless issues that relate directly to spending, including pension reform.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
No Kings then. No Kings now. Great to be in Buffalo today standing up for democracy union style💪 @aft.org @uupinfo.bsky.social @aflcio.org
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Buffalo showed up today. ✊ Working people united, standing up for what matters — our democracy, our Constitution, our voice. No kings then. No kings now. Thank you for showing up NYSUT, @aft.org @aflcio.org , @uupinfo.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Public schools are the heart of our communities — and they deserve to be protected, not drained. #NYSUT has been clear: unchecked charter expansion pulls critical funding from our public schools, lacks transparency, and sidelines the voices of local taxpayers. So proud of our members!
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli says New York State can do more to Fix Tier 6 – with one of the most well funded pension systems in the country, we can do better for our public service workers who take care of us!
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Honored to speak at #NYSUT BIPOC Pathways to Leadership this weekend. The future of our union is stronger, more inclusive, and more powerful because of you.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
THIS is exactly why we need to Fix Tier 6.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Standing with our union siblings in UUP to call for the funding our campuses need. Students at SUNY Buffalo State University, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam & SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry deserve investment. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
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SUNY faculty, staff rally for state budget funding to erase deficits
Demonstrators at Buffalo State University called on state leaders to approve $42M in the upcoming budget to close deficits at four universities.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Any social studies teacher teaches that there should be a social contract that if you work hard and play by the rules, you + your family will be okay. NY must #FixTier6 and strengthen pensions for public workers. @melindajperson.bsky.social cbs6albany.com/news/local/n...
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New York public workers call for Tier 6 pension fixes
ALBANY, NY (WRGB)- Thousands of New York state public workers gathered at MVP Arena on Sunday, urging lawmakers to change the Tier 6 retirement system that affe
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in the house! #FixTier6 @nyscomptroller.bsky.social
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clearypm.bsky.social @clearypm.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Great things happen when we get together! #FixTier6 @nysut.bsky.social @nysaflcio.bsky.social @uupinfo.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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AFT @aft.org · 08/03/2026
New York has an obligation to #FixTier6! - @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
LISA ANN WALTER IS IN THE HOUSE TO FIX TIER 6!!!!
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This is about fixing a promise made to our public sector workers. We are here in solidarity today to FIX TIER 6! @nysaflcio.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @uft.org @nyspef.bsky.social
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
New York is leading the nation in protecting kids online thanks to the leadership of @governor.ny.gov. From the SAFE for Kids Act to stronger data protections, AI guardrails and a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools, she’s putting kids first. 💙 cbs6albany.com/news/local/n...
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New York ranked among top states for laws protecting kids online, Gov. Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York has received the highest ranking in the nation for technology laws aimed at protecting children online.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Even Andrew Cuomo, the creator of Tier 6, wants to #FixTier6
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe. www.edweek.org/leadership/s...
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School Counselors See Rising Trauma Linked to Immigration Enforcement
The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress.
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Melinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We won’t quit until we FIX TIER 6!
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