Get answers to your questions about virtual learning under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to your questions about leaves under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to your questions about the workday under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to questions about pay increases that are part of the proposed contract.

The following FAQ answers some of members' most-asked questions about the new contract agreement.

Here is the calendar for the 2025-26 school year.

Here is the calendar for the 2026-27 school year. See important dates and holiday breaks.

Full memorandum of agreement for UFT-represented city employees.

See the full memorandum of agreement for UFT-represented DOE employees for the proposed 2023 contract, along with appendices and additional guidance.

The DOE’s Student Pathways Initiative will create career-connected learning and pathways for all high students, including financial literacy and civics skill

Provisions regarding special education in the proposed contract.

Six sports are now added to the list of PSAL coaching activities.

Functional chapters are made up of UFT members who perform a particular job, rather than work together at a school or worksite. Functional chapters were formed to allow UFT members with common issues and concerns to have a voice on the job.

See what contract provisions apply to schools in Districts 75 and 79.

Additional details regarding leave time and personal issues covered in the 2023 contract.

Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.

In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control.

There would be a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools under the 2023 contract.

See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.

Educators have more autonomy to decide when and how to do their out-of-classroom work. Read more details.

See more information about timetables for pay increases, bonuses and retroactive pay for the 2023 contract.

Find everything you need to know about the DOE-UFT contract, including the Memorandum of Agreement, and FAQ and Contract at a Glance.

As a professional, you deserve a safe working environment. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself, your students and your school.

Register here for the UFT's Parent Leadership Series in May 2023.

As part of the UFT Welfare Fund's partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), you can receive personalized recommendations on how to reduce your risk for cancer by using MSK Direct's free, online cancer screening tool.

El siguiente conjunto de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) proporciona respuestas a temas importantes relacionados con el programa Provider Wellness.

The UFT has developed this program to help family child care providers plan for a financially secure retirement.

Learn more about city health benefits for new members who are DOE employees by reading our FAQ.

The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.

The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.

Members of the Family Child Care Providers chapter have access to a wide range of health and wellness benefits and services at no additional cost. See each health program below for more details.

Members who drive to work at a school building may be eligible for a DOE parking permit which will allow them to park on city streets where "Department of Education" parking signage appears.

Black history is American history. We've compiled the following lesson plans, teaching ideas and online resources to help teachers celebrate Black History Month in February. See the materials below, organized by grade level.

15 benefits of the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter