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School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - October 2025

Information about a chapter survey, IPRs and student services managers.

Spreading the dual language of love

Dual-language pre-K teacher Gema Campusano of the District 25 Pre-K Center in Queens has found that bilingual education not only supports students' language development but also builds their confidence and a strong sense of identity.


Kudos to Melissa Wall, IS 109, Queens

The efforts of Chapter Leader Melissa Wall of IS 109 in Queens Village saved five teachers from being excessed — and preserved the school's already approved plan to reduce class sizes in its 6th-grade classes.

Never standing alone

Members throughout the five boroughs wore pink on Oct. 15 in support of breast cancer research and to show solidarity with colleagues fighting the disease.

Retirees join the fight

Retirees at the Staten Island Borough Office knit and crochet stuffed animals, blankets and other goods to support the UFT's Making Strides against breast cancer efforts, while other retirees joined members in various walks throughout the city and...

Education caught in cro$$fire

UFT President Michael Mulgrew warned of the serious repercussions for public schools stemming from the Trump administration’s attacks on health care and education.


Matching families with needed child care

The UFT is making it easier for NYC families to find child care. NYC Childcare Navigator is an expansion of an online tool the union launched a year ago to help members find child care options and apply for programs that could offset the cost.

Worthy of praise

School librarian Jennifer Hermus-Washburn praises Staten Island restaurant owner and New York City public school grad James McBratney.

Harmful paraprofessional shortage

Teacher Robyn Matty speaks to the challenges teachers and students face in the wake of a severe shortage in paraprofessionals.

Paraprofessionals deserve the money

Paraprofessional Diana Judge advocates for City Council passage of the $10,00 "RESPECT check" for paraprofessionals.