New York TeacherMay 15, 2014

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UFT scores grievance victory on Hurricane Sandy payments
UFT members who volunteered in shelters during Hurricane Sandy and were not paid for all hours worked have won their right to be paid, thanks to a union-initiated grievance.
Retiring before June 30 if contract is ratified?
Readin’, writin’ and ‘selfies’
“Education for the 21st century!” That’s how Chapter Leader Brenda Casey of PS 371 in Sunset Park described the workshops at the UFT’s annual Spring Education Conference.
No more NCLB waiver for Washington state
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Long Island City HS culinary arts scholarship winners
Union leaders joined with educators, parents, students, community leaders and politicians on May 2 to celebrate the success of Long Island City HS students who won five scholarships to the top culinary arts programs of their choice.
‘Working together’ to take on poverty
Partnership was the overarching theme of the fourth annual UFT faith-based breakfast on April 24, when about 140 clergy came to union headquarters to learn how they could partner with the union to help improve the lives of children.
‘This Is Not a Test’ book launch
UFT President Michael Mulgrew paused after saying those words aloud while reading an excerpt from the essay “Why Teach” during the launch for math teacher Jose Vilson’s book “This is Not a Test” at UFT headquarters on May 6.
15th annual District 24 Scholarship Dinner Dance
The 15th annual District 24 Scholarship Dinner Dance on April 24 continued its tradition of honoring outstanding teachers, students, paraprofessionals, principals and elected officials. About 450 people helped to celebrate the achievements of the honorees.
Vision for learning
Thanks to a partnership between the UFT and the nonprofit OneSight, 500 elementary and middle school students from a UFT Community Learning School in Bedford-Stuyvesant had their vision screened recently and those who needed glasses received them.
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Grants, Awards & Freebies

Grants, Awards & Freebies
See our list of current opportunities for educators to receive funds and recognition for their hard work and dedication.
Secure Your Future

Beware retirement-planning hucksters
Teachers' Retirement System members should beware of vendors who come into schools or hold seminars to sell financial products for retirement security. Instead, TRS members should avail themselves of the UFT's staff of knowledgeable and impartial pension consultants.
Opinions
President's Perspective

A contract for education
The new agreement will restore dignity and respect to our profession, improve our working conditions and secure the retroactive pay we are now owed while at the same time ensuring that our schools and students receive the supports that they need to succeed, UFT President Michael Mulgrew said.
VPerspective

Fariña’s vision through the prism of special ed
In this column, Vice President for Education Carmen Alvarez share her thoughts on how the chancellor’s vision can be operationalized in the realm of special education.
Opinion
Affordable housing an education issue
Opinion
A matter of respect
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Linking to Learning

Using journalism-style projects
Technology has made it possible for anyone to become a producer, filmmaker or journalist. The equipment at school may be more basic than what professionals use, but the skills practiced are the same.
Research shows
Supportive environments boost teaching
New research finds that teachers who work in supportive professional environments show greater gains in effectiveness than teachers in schools that are less supportive.
Teacher to Teacher
How to teach the hard-to-reach student
As teachers, we have all dealt with a child who is difficult to reach, and teaching that particular student can be a struggle. Here are some tips to assist you.
Building Your Career
Building Your Career
Kindergarten writing rubric
New Teacher Articles
Be sure to complete your certification requirements
With summer just around the corner, it’s crucial to meet upcoming deadlines for certification if your current teaching certificate is near its expiration date.
Retired Teachers News
Call to action in Florida
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It reminded me of the campaign visit she put together for Michael Mulgrew in 2012 that helped put Florida in the victory column for President Obama. The I-4 Corridor running diagonally across Florida is a swing district and whichever way it goes in a close election so,…