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Harlem Week

UFT member and parent volunteers handed out about 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to famiiies during Harlem Week festivities on Aug. 18.

AI academy launches

This summer, the AFT and the UFT announced a $23 million partnership with Microsoft, Open AI and Anthropic to forge a first-of-its-kind teacher institute for artificial intelligence: the National Academy for AI Instruction. 


Building strong ties between home and school

Research shows a positive impact on students when teachers and families are able to work together effectively. Here are UFT Teacher Center tips and strategies to establish a solid relationship between home and school.

My classroom snack cart

Pre-K teacher Melysa Solomon of Manhattan's PS 343 has come up with an innovative way to provide students with their snacks throughout the day.

Summer escape

If you’re dreaming of a summer getaway, now’s the time to go! Whether you travel near or far, you’ll benefit in many ways from a change of scenery and change of pace. What matters most is getting a break from your usual routine by seeing and...

Federation of Nurses/UFT receives ANCC reaccreditation

The Federation of Nurses/UFT has officially been granted its reaccredation as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) from June 2025 to November 2029.

Summer thrills

Running through a sprinkler on a hot day. The taste of corn fresh from the grill. Swimming in a river, lake, ocean or pool. These are but a few of the joys of summer. Make sure to be in the moment and savor the simple pleasures of these long, bright...

Nurse Recognition Day

Some 200 nurses and their families filled Shanker Hall for the Federation of Nurses/UFT’s annual Nurse Recognition Day dinner on May 8 to honor members for their union activism and patient advocacy.

Who will pay for the 'big beautiful bill'?

At the billionaires club, there's just the small matter of the big beautiful bill.

A tribute to Ron Jones

Regarding the recent death of Ron Jones, former UFT vice president for elementary schools.