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From fidgeting to focusing
Sensory tools that have long helped special education students calm down and stay alert in the classroom are now helping general education students ease back into in-person learning.
Teacher’s Choice is back
UFT-represented educators once again are eligible for reimbursement for some of their out-of-pocket classroom expenses through Teacher’s Choice.
Bridging the post-pandemic learning gap
Helping students rebound from the pandemic, both academically and emotionally, is a union priority as all students return in September for in-person learning.
Council leaders support class-size cap bill
New York City Council leaders on July 29 introduced a bill that would limit classroom capacity as a public health measure to ensure better ventilation and reduce the possibility of viral spread.
UFT founder Eadie Shanker’s life ‘an amazing journey’
Eadie Shanker, a UFT founder and the wife of former UFT President Albert Shanker, died on Sept. 19 at age 87. A teacher, union organizer and city activist, she was dedicated to the UFT Albert Shanker Scholarships.
'Bronx plan' has bottom-up approach to helping schools
The Bronx plan in the proposed DOE-UFT contract to help schools that face the most challenges will be open to up to 120 schools, not just in the Bronx. These schools will receive additional funds and strategic support to better address the needs of their students.