Serving looks as well as lessons, students walked the runway on June 2 at Martin Van Buren HS in Queens, modeling garments they designed and created in the school’s fashion program.

UFT’s fifth annual BRAVE Anti-Bullying Conference applauds and supports student efforts to be responsible, welcoming and respectful of all.

Students in grades 2–12 from public schools throughout the city were recognized May 19 for their entries in the UFT/New York City Art Teachers Association's anti-bullying art contest, inspired by the suicide of a victim of bullying.

Educators and students at PS 31 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, won two prestigious awards this year. So on June 15, the PS 31 community came together to honor these achievements in a culminating ceremony.

Twenty-two Bronx school safety workers were recognized for their service at the Bronx UFT Borough Office’s sixth annual School Safety Agent Award Recognition Dinner on June 1.

Nine public school teachers were recognized for excellence in the classroom at the Blackboard Awards on June 6.

District 27 in Queens showcased the accomplishments of its students and parents at a Public School Proud Open House on June 8 at the UFT’s Queens borough office.

Two Brooklyn schools teamed up for a #PublicSchoolProud poster and video celebration.

Antonio was a genuine, square-one beginner when I met him in my English as a New Language class in September. He was on time, seated up straight in the front row, smiling. He had been in this country for just weeks and he was clearly ready to learn...

Regardless of what your summer plans are, please consider adding the 3Rs: rest, rejuvenation and reflection.