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Silencing teachers

What would life be like if your union disappeared?

Diploma option brings excitement, concern

With this new non-test-based diploma option, there are now five safety-net local diploma options for students with disabilities. There is reason for both excitement and concern.

Kudos to Maria Belkadi, PS 212, Brooklyn

PS 212 Chapter Leader Maria Belkadi has made creative use of the School-Based Option process in the UFT-Department of Education contract to make it possible for UFT members at the school in Gravesend, Brooklyn to be more actively involved with...

Good workplace habits

Given the pressure and demands on school professionals, it is useful to think holistically about your own wellness and how to maintain your energy level throughout the day. Here are some tips for cultivating healthy habits in the workplace.

Noteworthy graduates: Jason Gotay, actor and singer

"I’m so thankful for the high school experience I had," says 28-year-old actor and singer Jason Gotay of his experience at the Professional Performing Arts HS in Manhattan. "The level of training we got, the individualized attention, the people we...

UFT members at Visiting Nurse Service ratify new contract

UFT members who work at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York have ratified a new two-year contract.

Testimony regarding the proposed FY 2019 executive budget for elementary and secondary education

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York State Senate and Assembly Finance, Ways and Means and Education committees regarding the proposed FY 2019 executive budget for elementary and secondary education.

Snow day pay for Adapt programs

All Adapt programs, with the exception of residential programs, were closed on Jan. 4 due to the snowstorm.

U.S. Court of Appeals dismisses KIPP Academy case against the UFT

Finding arguments put forth by KIPP Academy to be “without merit,” the United States Court of Appeals today rejected an attempt by KIPP to use the federal court to avoid arbitrating a contract dispute with the United Federation of Teachers.

School Secretaries Seminar 2018

School secretaries gathered at UFT headquarters on Jan. 27 for a day of workshops and networking.