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Mulgrew reacts to ATR articles

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to several newspaper editorials attacking members of the Absent Teacher Reserve.

Appendix H — Per Session Work

Adam Ross, Esq. General Counsel United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY. 10004 Dear Mr. Ross: This letter shall serve as the DOE’s acknowledgement of Article 23.A.13 of the School Social Workers and Psychologists CBA. School...

I am concerned about lead in the drinking water at NYC schools. What information do I need to know?

New state regulations mandating the testing for lead in water in all public New York schools went into effect on Sept. 6, 2016. To comply with these state laws, the DOE has been testing all water outlets in all New York City schools for lead. You can...

Results of the Education Officer exam

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services has posted the results of the Education Officer exam on the DCAS website and will begin reaching out to Education Officers individually this week with their test scores.

Hillcrest HS Spring Festival

The annual Hillcrest HS Spring Festival featured art, music, dance and a parade of elephants — all of them papier-mâché, created by teams of students, for a display called “The Elephant Walk.”

UFT Family Child Care Providers Appreciation Educational Conference

Themed “Constructing Knowledge through Purposeful Play,” the Providers Appreciation Educational Conference featured workshops led by UFT Teacher Center instructors and free takeaway resources, including books, puppets, puzzles and science kits.

Putting tired words to rest

Our most over-used words are in these pockets, and writers can select a strip of synonyms to bring back to their seats.

In defense of immigrant rights

The immigration debate reported on in the New York Teacher [“Your fight is our fight,” June 1] reflects how important this issue is for the UFT.

All the right moves

I’m frequently astonished by the kind of fluent mathematical thinking that PS 748 teacher Shari Gigante develops in her students.

TMI wanted for parking permit

I work in a school where parking is limited. In order to get this permit, we are being asked to give a copy of our license and vehicle registration.