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Managing your classroom

As we think about gearing up for a new school year, here are a few tips to help us navigate the busy, sometimes overwhelming job of managing a classroom.

Missouri voters block ‘right-to-work’ law

Voters in Missouri on Aug. 7 rejected a so-called “right-to-work” law by a 2-to-1 vote after labor unions in the state successfully organized to put the measure on the ballot as a referendum.

Rolling out the welcome mat

As in all the Septembers before, thousands of new educators have accepted the challenge to make a difference in the lives of New York City’s public school children.

A new Discovery

New York City has long grappled with the de facto segregation in its schools, especially its eight sought-after specialized high schools, whose students are predominantly white or Asian.

The First Day of School 2018

There are 180 days in the school year. This is the story of the first day at PS 91 in Ridgewood, Queens.

City reactivates speed cameras in school zones

Speed cameras are coming back online to ward off dangerous drivers near New York City schools in time for the start of school.

NYC Walk4Hearing

The HES team participates in the NYC Walk4Hearing every September. We walk to support students and others with hearing loss. The money raised from the walk contributes to scholarships for HES students. I hope you will bring your students to join us...

West Indian Day Parade 2018

For more than 50 years, the UFT has been a part of the annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. The Sept. 3 event once again marked the end of summer and the start of a new school year in a dazzling celebration of Caribbean culture.

UFT Get Ready to Launch events 2018

New hires were welcomed during the final week of August at “Get Ready to Launch” open house events at UFT borough offices throughout the city in preparation for the 2018–19 school year.

Mulgrew reacts to renewal of NYC's speed camera program

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to news that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order resurrecting New York City's speed camera program just in time for the school year.