UFT members enjoyed a Cyclones game on UFT night at MCU Park in Coney Island on June 23, 2015.


UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the DOE's announcement of a new Regulatory Task Force on Academic Policy.

If you have a concern that you need to take beyond your your child's school or if you want to exercise influence in education policy, there are different avenues you can take.

Minutes of the July 30, 2015 consultation meeting of the UFT and NYC Department of Education.

The best place to get informed and involved is your local school. The principal at your school is ultimately responsible for addressing any concerns you may have. But, in addition to working with your principal, there are other ways to gather...

The UFT's BRAVE campaign aims to combat bullying in our schools. Short for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education, the BRAVE campaign provides students, families and educators with the tools, knowledge and support to be pro-active...

Parents and educators are the experts on what New York City's children need to get a great education. That's why the UFT has worked hard over the years to ensure that parents have a voice at their child's school and in the school system.

All teachers who are new to the New York City Department of Education and who will begin teaching this fall will be invited to take part in professional learning opportunities during the DOE's New Teacher Week, which will be held from Aug. 24–27.

Medicare and Medicaid are turning 50 – and it’s time to celebrate!

The State Education Department this month identified 144 struggling and persistently struggling schools statewide — 62 of them in New York City — that could be turned over to an outside administrator or “receiver” if they do not meet performance...