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How educators are helping
School communities have pulled together to care for and educate tens of thousands of newcomer students, many of whom have arrived in New York City with little more than the clothes on their backs. The UFT hosted a listening session on Oct. 25 to...
Net-zero energy
Students learn how to combat climate change at eco-friendly, solar energy-powered school on Staten Island that has become a model for the Carbon Free and Healthy Schools campaign.
Obtaining required CTLE credits
The New York State Board of Regents requires certain teachers and paraprofessionals to collect and track professional learning credits called CTLE hours to maintain their state certifications. The following Q&A will help you learn more about these...
Testimony regarding the proposed FY23 Executive Budget
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY23 Executive Budget.
Guidance from the DOE on March parent-teacher conferences
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza issued guidance from the DOE to schools about March parent-teacher conferences.
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on the DOE's provision of special education services
UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony before the New York City Council Education Committee’s oversight hearing on the DOE's provision of special education services.
Written testimony submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals
Testimony of educators and community members submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals at the Nov. 13, 2025 City Council hearing.
Confronting the omicron wave
These five UFT members — along with their fellow educators throughout New York City — grappled with fresh challenges as the omicron variant surged.
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on the state's Foundation Aid Formula
UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony before the Rockefeller Institute of Government Foundation Aid Public Hearing.
Written testimony submitted in support of the paraprofessional "RESPECT check" bill
Testimony of educators and community members submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals before the City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor.
Testimony in support of the paraprofessional "RESPECT check" bill
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, Priscilla Castro, Chairperson of the UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter, and others delivered in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals before the New York City Council.