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Governor Hochul proposes $110 million to strengthen child care / La gobernadora Hochul propone $110 millones para fortalecer el cuidado infantil
Read about an important proposal that impacts child care providers. / Lea sobre una propuesta importante que afecta a los proveedores de cuidado infantil.
STEM training offers hope for communities across the country
AFT President Randi Weingarten and UFT President Michael Mulgrew explain how careers related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—STEM—are well paid and in demand, including in areas around the country that have suffered from de...
DOE guidance on virtual professional learning for OTs and PTs
The DOE released the following guidance in December 2024 about virtual professional development for occupational and physical therapists.
DOE releases policy updates to NYC Reads
As a result of intense negotiations with the DOE over educators’ concerns with the NYC Reads curriculum, the city Department of Education has released key policy updates to all elementary school educators and principals.
UFT statement on the Rockefeller Institute's Foundation Aid report
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the release of the Rockefeller Institute's New York State Foundation Aid report.
Extensive staff shortages leave thousands of special education students without services, despite city’s promises
Thousands of special education students in city public schools remain without the services they are legally entitled to because of massive shortages of school-related professionals.
UFT statement on revival of congestion pricing plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the revival of the congestion pricing plan.
UFT statement on the results of the 2024 election
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the results of the 2024 election.
UFT helps provide sensory tool kits to more than 16,000 NYC classrooms
To help children focus, the Positive Learning Collaborative—a joint UFT/DOE program—provides sensory tool kits to more than 16,000 public school classrooms.
UFT on NYC's inability to provide special education services
UFT President Michael Mulgrew sent a letter to NY State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa outlining concerns with the city's inability to provide mandated special education services.