SUNY

The SUNY contract was ratified, and the AAUP became involved in political activities. Unions at California State University and Howard Community College took actions related to labor disputes.

NY charter school leaders criticized the education department in a letter, expressing concern over repeated challenges to SUNY's decisions and support for lawsuits against SUNY-authorized schools. These schools serve over 117,000 students statewide.

Half of New York's teacher preparation programs failed to teach scientifically-based reading instruction, according to a National Council on Teacher Quality report. Six programs received top grades, while 19, including those from CUNY and SUNY, received failing marks. New York's refusal rate for program materials was among the highest nationally.