Sandy Scragg
New York Teacher Reporter
Using Teacher’s Choice
Teacher’s Choice, initiated by the UFT over 30 years ago, allows school staff members to exercise their professional judgment to purchase supplementary supplies and materials to improve the educational experience for their students. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about the program.
Taking BRAVE steps to end bullying
Two factors have contributed to the increase in bullying in recent years: the pervasiveness of social media and lingering stress from the pandemic. But no matter the reason, the surge has prompted educators to address the issue more urgently.
Mapping out a path to learning
The latest online mapping tools can do much more than get us from point A to B. With features such as data collection and media integration, online maps can be used in the classroom to take student activities in completely new directions.
The rules regarding teacher evaluations
The following Q&A answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the teacher evaluation system for the 2024-25 school year.
Build vocabulary with tech tools
Helping students expand their vocabulary is crucial. Technology tools can offer powerful support for vocabulary development by providing multiple methods to encounter, practice and learn new words.
Teaching civics in every classroom
New York City’s Civics for All initiative, started in 2018, provides project-based and culturally responsive civics programs that prepare students to participate in democracy and become positive forces for change.
Obtaining required CTLE credits
The New York State Board of Regents requires certain teachers and paraprofessionals to collect and track professional learning credits called CTLE hours to maintain their state certifications. The following Q&A will help you learn more about these CTLE requirements.
Boosting productivity with AI
Instead of spending hours searching for teaching resources, writing parent communications or creating presentations from scratch, AI can help teachers perform these tasks in a few clicks.
Meeting the needs of diverse learners
Given the city’s diverse student population, a pressing issue for educators has been how to differentiate instruction to reach all students using one of the new reading curriculum programs.
Using simulations in your class
Online simulations make it easier for students to explore settings that would be difficult to reproduce in real life. They are interactive and allow students to be in control of their learning.