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Mulgrew visits Richard Green HS, Manhattan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew discussed teacher training, classroom space, members’ lump-sum payments in accordance with the 2014 contract, pensions and preparing for the next contract during a meeting with staff on Sept. 30 at Richard Green HS, Manhattan.
HES Consultation Committee Meeting Minutes: Sept. 2015
Paperwork and caseload documentation, RSAs, parking problems and SESIS, professional development, service card signatures, weather and the Hearing Education Services handbook.
Charter school set-aside for insiders draws fire
A new provision in state law that allows charter schools to set aside up to 15 percent of their available seats for children of employees drew fire from UFT President Michael Mulgrew, who said such “nepotism” would result in charters serving even...
Mulgrew on the Common Core task force
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement concerning the governor's Common Core task force. "We appreciate that the Governor has put together a task force to deal with the debacle that was the rollout of the Common Core standards," Mulgrew...
Despite claims of long waiting lists, charter schools poised to create major set-aside for children of their employees
Charters are poised to change the annual lottery process to set aside a significant number of seats for children of their employees, including employees of charter management organizations.
Upcoming Bronx events for students and parents
Learn about the Bronx Children's Sports and Fitness Expo on Oct. 10 and the Bronx Parent Summit on Nov. 7.
Walk4Hearing 2015
Dozens of Hearing Education Services team members joined hundreds of supporters who gathered to raise awareness for students and others with hearing loss at the NYC Walk4Hearing in Manhattan on Sept. 27.
UFT launches Back to School TV ad
With the new school year underway, the UFT on Sept. 24 launched a television ad campaign celebrating the diversity and success of the New York City public school system.
Mulgrew visits Lyons Community School, the Green School and Brooklyn Latin School
UFT President Michael Mulgrew and AFT president Randi Weingarten held a breakfast meeting with teachers and other staff at co-located Lyons Community School, the Green School: An Academy for Environmental Careers and Brooklyn Latin School in Williamsburg on Sept. 22 to discuss the PROSE program and other topics.