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Expand gifted and talented education

We need to expand and not contract, much less eliminate, specialized programs for high-achieving youngsters.

Professional Development for School Counselors

Check out these professional learning opportunities for school counselors!

School Counselors Conference Call for Workshop Proposals

We're accepting applications for workshops for our 16th annual school counselors conference on Saturday, March 7.

Guidance for child care providers about how to get paid during the COVID-19 pandemic

I am sure many of you have questions and concerns about how you will be paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to share important guidance with you from the Administration for Children's Services. This guidance applies to providers who supply...

Gov. Cuomo announces $30 million in CARES act funds for child care providers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $30 million in federal funds will pay for supplies for child care providers as well as for the child care fees for eligible essential workers. The state will use funds authorized through the recently passed...

UFT responds to Cuomo's decision on school closings

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the governor's decision that school buildings in New York State will remain closed for the rest of the school year.

2.5% raises take effect May 14

The salaries of UFT-represented city Department of Education employees will increase by 2.5% effective May 14, 2020.

Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Cuomo's plan to "reimagine" schools

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's calling on the Gates Foundation to bring together "experts" and provide "expert" advice as needed as New York State works out how to re-open school buildings and "re-imagine...

Coronavirus testing information for child care providers

I wanted to share with you this COVID-19 testing information from the state Department of Health. Essential workers, including child care providers, who do not have access to testing may call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or...

Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Update

The following update was sent to all social workers and psychologists from Chapter Leader Raul Garcia on Wednesday, April 15.