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Queens Parent Newsletter - Oct. 20, 2016

This is the Oct. 20 issue of the Queens parent newsletter.

Testimony regarding bullying, harassment and discrimination in NYC schools and protecting LGBTQ and other vulnerable students

UFT Vice President for Career and Technical Education Sterling Roberson testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding bullying, harassment and discrimination in NYC schools and protecting LGBTQ and other vulnerable...

Resolution in support of the NAACP's call for a charter school moratorium

The UFT affirms and supports the NAACP’s position on the grounds that, until charter schools embrace the same challenges that public schools face, the NAACP is right to call for a moratorium on their expansion.

Resolution on the 56th anniversary of the 1960 UFT strike

As we mark the 1960 strike and 56 years of unionism, we salute the founders of this union, the union’s many leaders and the loyal members who stood up for their rights time and time again.

Resolution in support of streamlining the process to approve career and technical education programs

The UFT calls on the State Education Department to streamline, rationalize and simplify the CTE program approval process and requirements.

Resolution in support of integrating arts education into school curricula

The United Federation of Teachers supports the inclusion of music, visual and performing art classes on a regular basis in every school as part of the curriculum.

Stepping up for a cure

In a scene taking place in all five boroughs, New Jersey and Long Island, thousands of people wearing pink in every way — shirts, scarves, caps, sneakers, wigs and tutus — joined the walk to honor loved ones battling the disease, support the...

Brooklyn Parent Newsletter - Oct. 19, 2016

This is the Oct. 19 issue of the Brooklyn parent newsletter.

Manhattan Parent Newsletter - Oct. 18, 2016

This is the Oct. 18 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

UFT supports NAACP's call for charter school moratorium

The UFT issued a statement in strong support of the NAACP's call for a moratorium of charter schools at its national convention on Oct. 15.