Mulgrew responds to Gov. Cuomo's State of the State address
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement denouncing the proposed education policy changes in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address.
Mulgrew issues statement on DOE decision to reverse cell phone ban
In response to an announcement by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Fariña on lifting the city's existing ban on cell phones and other electronic devices on school property, UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement supporting the decision.
Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Cuomo’s letter to Commissioner John King
In response to a letter the Cuomo administration directed at outgoing education commissioner John King and Board of Regents chair Merryl Tisch about introducing education "reforms" through the budget process, UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement questioning the governor's motives.
City should cut class size by closing tax loopholes
UFT President Michael Mulgrew urged New York City to embark next September on a long-term initiative that will lower class size in the public schools to no more than 15 students in kindergarten through third grade.
Mulgrew responds to Quinnipiac poll on charter schools
A new Quinnipiac poll released on Nov. 19 found that New York City voters are divided on the idea of more charter schools, but many believe those charters should pay rent for using public school buildings. UFT President Michael Mulgrew released a statement in response to the poll.
Nine city elementary schools to become focus of new K-3 literacy project
Students in kindergarten through third grade at nine low-income New York City schools will receive more than 24,000 books they can take home, as part of a pilot literacy project launched Tuesday by the United Federation of Teachers, the New York City Department of Education, First Book, The American Federation of Teachers and The New York Community Trust.
Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Cuomo's comments on teacher evaluation
UFT President Michael Mulgrew reacted to Gov. Cuomo's statement that he intends to impose stricter standards for teacher evaluation.
UFT urges dismissal of anti-tenure lawsuits
Citing a New York State Court of Appeals decision that found that tenure serves the public interest and protects teachers "from the abuses they might be subjected to if they could be dismissed at the whim of their supervisors," the United Federation of Teachers today moved to dismiss Davids vs. New York and Wright vs. New York, a set of lawsuits that seek to overturn teacher job protections and seniority.
Mulgrew issues statement on effort to raise the charter cap in New York
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on efforts to raise the charter school cap in New York.
Mulgrew on ATR incentive
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on members of the Absent Teacher Reserve who chose to accept a severance package.