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District 31 Meet the President

At a Meet the President event with 305 members on Staten Island on Jan. 20, UFT President Michael Mulgrew focused his remarks on the Friedrichs case before the Supreme Court, which threatens the financial stability of public employee unions. Mulgrew explained that this case was brought forward by a small group of rich, powerful people “who think our voice does not matter and should not be heard.”
UFT President Michael Mulgrew spoke about the recent 180-degree change in educat
UFT President Michael Mulgrew spoke about the recent 180-degree change in education policy that has occurred nationally and on a state level, in large part due to the UFT’s advocacy.
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UFT Vice President Karen Alford (standing) hands out information about the UFT’
UFT Vice President Karen Alford (standing) hands out information about the UFT’s upcoming Early Childhood Conference to (from left) Dina Galanti, Danielle Falzone and Michael Massa, all teachers from PS 58.
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UFT Special Representative Emma Mendez (at left) answers a question from Yvonne
UFT Special Representative Emma Mendez (at left) answers a question from Yvonne Siclari of PS 21.
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UFT Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny (standing, center) with mem
UFT Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny (standing, center) with members from P 721, a District 75 school.
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Melody Anastasiou of PS/IS 861 said that the new discipline code has created pro
Melody Anastasiou of PS/IS 861 said that the new discipline code has created problems in classrooms for some teachers. “You can’t teach a class unless it’s managed,” Mulgrew agreed, also acknowledging that schools should not be penalized for reporting incidents.
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UFT members from PS 18, PS 13 and New Dorp HS.
UFT members from PS 18, PS 13 and New Dorp HS.
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President Mulgrew (standing, center) with members from IS 34, IS 51 and PS 52.
President Mulgrew (standing, center) with members from IS 34, IS 51 and PS 52.
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UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz (standing, third from right) with
UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz (standing, third from right) with members from PS 8 and PS 19.
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Special education teacher Patricia Tisellano of PS 3 asks a question about integ
Special education teacher Patricia Tisellano of PS 3 asks a question about integrated co-teaching classes. President Mulgrew responded that the issues involving ICT classes are among the biggest problems he’s hearing about and that the union has addressed the issue with the chancellor.
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UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (far left) and President Mulgrew (fourth from
UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (far left) and President Mulgrew (fourth from right) pose with members from PS 19 after the meeting.
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Esrom Johnson, a special education teacher at Port Richmond HS, asks a question.
Esrom Johnson, a special education teacher at Port Richmond HS, asks a question.
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UFT President Michael Mulgrew spoke about the recent 180-degree change in educat
UFT President Michael Mulgrew spoke about the recent 180-degree change in education policy that has occurred nationally and on a state level, in large part due to the UFT’s advocacy.
Miller Photography
UFT Vice President Karen Alford (standing) hands out information about the UFT’
UFT Vice President Karen Alford (standing) hands out information about the UFT’s upcoming Early Childhood Conference to (from left) Dina Galanti, Danielle Falzone and Michael Massa, all teachers from PS 58.
Miller Photography
UFT Special Representative Emma Mendez (at left) answers a question from Yvonne
UFT Special Representative Emma Mendez (at left) answers a question from Yvonne Siclari of PS 21.
Miller Photography
UFT Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny (standing, center) with mem
UFT Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny (standing, center) with members from P 721, a District 75 school.
Miller Photography
Melody Anastasiou of PS/IS 861 said that the new discipline code has created pro
Melody Anastasiou of PS/IS 861 said that the new discipline code has created problems in classrooms for some teachers. “You can’t teach a class unless it’s managed,” Mulgrew agreed, also acknowledging that schools should not be penalized for reporting incidents.
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UFT members from PS 18, PS 13 and New Dorp HS.
UFT members from PS 18, PS 13 and New Dorp HS.
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President Mulgrew (standing, center) with members from IS 34, IS 51 and PS 52.
President Mulgrew (standing, center) with members from IS 34, IS 51 and PS 52.
Miller Photography
UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz (standing, third from right) with
UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz (standing, third from right) with members from PS 8 and PS 19.
Miller Photography
Special education teacher Patricia Tisellano of PS 3 asks a question about integ
Special education teacher Patricia Tisellano of PS 3 asks a question about integrated co-teaching classes. President Mulgrew responded that the issues involving ICT classes are among the biggest problems he’s hearing about and that the union has addressed the issue with the chancellor.
Miller Photography
UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (far left) and President Mulgrew (fourth from
UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (far left) and President Mulgrew (fourth from right) pose with members from PS 19 after the meeting.
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Esrom Johnson, a special education teacher at Port Richmond HS, asks a question.
Esrom Johnson, a special education teacher at Port Richmond HS, asks a question.
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