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Sweeping court ruling upends Connecticut ed policy

A Connecticut judge issued a sweeping school funding decision that ordered the state to re-examine virtually the entire education system to tackle deep-rooted inequities.

UFT targets missing curriculum, excessive paperwork

The UFT is intent this year on enforcing a pair of key provisions from the 2014 contract: to reduce excessive paperwork and to make sure the Department of Education provides all educators in core subjects with appropriate curriculum.


Trump in his own words

Where does Donald Trump stand on education and labor? While it’s difficult to nail down the Republican candidate for president on actual policy, he has been explicit in championing free-market competition for public education and in expressing his...

Success specializes in empty seats

Success Acadmy founder Eva Moskowitz demands more public school classroom space, yet a review of public records by the UFT indicates hundreds of seats at her schools remain empty every year as kids leave -- or are pushed out -- and are not replaced.

Occupational and Physical Therapists Chapter Newsletter: October 2016

Find out about our upcoming chapter meeting, OT/PT clinical guide, SESIS, your chapter representatives, how to stay in touch with the union and resources for the work you do as an occupational or physical therapist.

Manhattan Parent Newsletter - Sept. 29, 2016

This is the Sept. 29 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

Mulgrew visits MS 61 and PS 181, Brooklyn

UFT President Michael Mulgrew answered questions about teachers’ concerns and discussed their needs during an early-morning meeting at MS 61 in Brooklyn on Sept. 29, and then joined teachers for a walk-through at nearby PS 181.

Wellness Programs and Initiatives

The mayor's Office of Labor Relations and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have launched WorkWell NYC, an initiative designed to support New York City employees in getting and staying healthy.

Staten Island Parent Newsletter - Sept. 28, 2016

This is the Sept. 28 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.

Staten Island Parent Newsletter - Oct. 26, 2016

This is the Oct. 26 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.