Kudos to Amanda Dutton, PS 134, Manhattan
UFT Lobby Day 2024
Nearly 1,000 educators, parents and advocates traveled on buses to attend the UFT’s annual Lobby Day in Albany. They asked state lawmakers to add more checks and balances to mayoral control of New York City public schools, fix Tier 6 of the pension system, require the city to follow the state's class size law and increase state foundation aid for New York City.
Fix Tier 6 presentation in schools now
Kudos to Catrina Como, PS 376, Brooklyn
Kudos to Sonja Hill at PS 41, Brooklyn
Cool the classrooms
Kudos to Dan Wever, Sunset Park HS, Brooklyn
Manhattan Distributive Leadership Series: New teacher induction committee
The UFT's Manhattan borough office is offering workshops to further engage and empower you and your chapter. Review the contractual language pertaining to the staffing and responsibilities of your New Teacher Induction Committee. Consider how this committee can support new teachers and increase member engagement. Explore ways to amplify the impact of this committee in your school community.