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UFT charter school seeks to become a regular public school
The Board of Trustees of the UFT Charter High School in Brooklyn has voted to bring the school under the supervision of the city’s Department of Education as a regular public school, giving up its charter.
Chapter member spotlight: Our physical therapist of the year
Every year, we ask you to nominate a colleague who does outstanding work. We heard about some truly remarkable therapists, including Victor Barangan, who works in PS 229 in Queens.
Update on March parent-teacher conferences
The health and safety of all staff and families is the UFT’s first priority. Given that, we have worked with the DOE to make changes to the parent-teacher conferences during the month of March.
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.
UFT statement on New York State coronavirus school closing policy
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the state's newly released policy on school closings related to the coronavirus.
UFT statement on postponing/rescheduling union events due to coronavirus
The UFT announced today that as part of its rescheduling and/or postponement of major union-sponsored gatherings, it would not be taking 1,000 members to Albany on March 16 for the union’s annual Lobby Day.
Statement by UFT President Michael Mulgrew about spread of coronavirus
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said that all options to stop the spread of the coronavirus should now be on the table in light of the troubling reports that the union received about possible new cases in schools.
Statement by UFT President Michael Mulgrew recommending school closure due to coronavirus
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement recommending to Mayor Bill de Blasio that New York City public schools close to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
UFT urges NYC parents to demand Mayor de Blasio close schools
The UFT sent an email to its public school parent lists urging parents to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio close schools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on closure of NYC public schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the announcement that New York City public schools will close until at least April 20 in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.