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Candidates to support on Nov. 3

The UFT is calling on its members to vote for four candidates it endorsed in the upcoming Nov. 3 elections.

Maximizing the benefits of a 6–12 school with PROSE

Teachers at Lyons Community School in Williamsburg, Brooklyn maximize the benefits of their 6-12 school with PROSE.

A powerful way to build a secure retirement

Did you know that more than 70 percent of Teachers’ Retirement System members participate in the Tax-Deferred Annuity program? The TDA is designed to help TRS members build a more secure retirement while at the same time reducing what they have to...

Families find a haven on the Lower East Side

Karen Miller knows what to do when one of her 22 kindergarten students at PS 15 on the Lower East Side comes in sleepy. “I let the child take a nap,” she says. A hungry child can grab a “Breakfast to Go” bag from the cafeteria if he arrives late.

Grants, Awards & Freebies — Nov. 5, 2015

Learn about grants for school supplies, the Common Core standards, engineering education, technology, STEM, libraries, science labs and more.

The president visits PS 230, Brooklyn

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Oct. 6 visited with UFT members at PS 230, a pre-K–5 school in Kensington, Brooklyn.

UFT, First Book book giveaway in Brooklyn

They came with oversized bags and shopping carts, waiting patiently in the unseasonably cold weather on a line that stretched around the block.

Color-coding notebooks

Here is a picture of my students’ science notebooks. I color code the side of each notebook and assign a color to each table.

Vision Education Services Chapter Newsletter - Fall 2015

Find out about how to stay informed, join the union, consultation meetings, lump-sum payment calculations, top issues from our District 75 meeting, feedback on chapter issues and signing up for UFT text messages.

Tips for reaching all learners

As a new teacher, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide range of abilities and learning styles you face in your classroom. Because you know that one size doesn’t fit all, you will want to differentiate your instruction to address all your...