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UFT virtual field trip for 1,000 New York City students
Students from more than 150 New York City middle and high schools will learn emotional coping skills through music during a virtual field trip, “Let’s Talk About It."
UFT celebrates Albert Shanker Scholarship Award winners
In spite of the challenges presented by COVID-19, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has recognized more than 180 students from New York City’s public high schools and presented each with a $5,000 Albert Shanker college scholarship.
New coverage for IVF and HIV prevention
Effective July 1, 2020, the GHI-CBP plan and the HIP HMO plan will expand coverage of IVF and HIV prevention drugs.
Our occupational therapist of the year
Every year, we ask you to nominate a colleague who does outstanding work. During this challenging and unusual semester, we wanted to highlight a therapist who's done outstanding tele-therapy. Here's a conversation with our occupational therapist of...
UFT reacts to threat of layoffs
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that he would plan to lay off up to 22,000 city workers.
Teachers will return in the fall if...
New federal funds, now being held up in Washington, are the only possible way New York City will be able to invest in the protective measures and staff required for schools to safely re-open in September — even on a limited basis.
Apply by July 15 for a state grant to support your child care program's reopening
I want to let you know about the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program, a grant program created just for New York child care providers through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
$65 million in federal CARES Act funding will support child care programs reopening
I have some exciting news to share with you about how the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will support your child care program as the state reopens.
UFT on City Hall's decision to reduce the opportunities for parents to opt-in to blended learning
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to City Hall's announcement that families would have only one opportunity to opt back into blended learning.
NX grading policies for the 2020-21 school year
DOE policy states that “students must achieve mastery” and/or “achieve learning outcomes” to receive a passing grade. If not, they will receive an NX.