J. Machelle Sweeting's elementary school teachers melded sky-high expectations with tough love. The combination transformed a shy, smart child from the projects into a Civil Court judge.

While supporters of public education are justifiably concerned with the selection of Betsy DeVos as the next secretary of education because of her advocacy for charter schools and vouchers, the real impediment to providing a quality education for all...

Two paraprofessionals have developed a variety of clubs focused on math, engineering and technology to help English language learners and students with disabilities at PS 314 in the Bronx.

For two days in November, students at PS 151 in Bushwick, Brooklyn traveled the world without leaving their building.

The culmination of a recent lesson at PS 294 in the Bronx was making and eating healthy, vegetarian tacos. Hugo ate his taco in one big bite.

Tom Murphy, the leader of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, called on the union’s most recent retirees assembled for its annual New Retiree Luncheon on Nov. 22 to stay active and united in the face of “the post-election tough days ahead.”

New members throughout the city gathered at UFT borough offices this fall to network with colleagues, meet their UFT representatives and get important information. The meet-and-greet events were part of the special outreach that the UFT’s New Member...

Is it just me, or does Betsy DeVos make Cathie Black look like Diane Ravitch?

Chancellor Farina and UFT President Mulgrew on Dec. 21 announced an agreement that aligns the city’s teacher evaluation system with the changes made in a 2015 state law while moving to incorporate more authentic assessments of student learning.

Jan. 15 is the deadline for spending your Teacher’s Choice funds.