“It’s the greatest feeling in the world,” said Dr. Daniel Olivero about his return to PS 18 in the South Bronx, his alma mater, on a recent mission to convince 2nd-graders — including his son — about the importance of whole grain foods in their diets...
More than 250 members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT gathered at UFT headquarters in Manhattan on May 6 to celebrate National Nurses Recognition Day, the kickoff to National Nurses Week, at the union’s second annual Nurse Recognition Day Celebration.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew visited members at four middle schools co-located at Baychester Middle School in the Edenwald section of the Bronx to discuss the state budget, teacher retention and other issues.
Under the direction and training of paraprofessional Joanne Newton, students from PS 80 in Jamaica — members of the L2L (Learn2Lead) dance troupe — performed for more than 2,000 attendees at the UniverSoul Circus on Saturday, May 2.
The New York City Association of Foreign Language Teachers/UFT held its 18th annual professional conference on Saturday, May 2, with teachers of Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Greek, German, Latin and other languages in attendance at UFT headquarters.
Information on the incorporation of the DC 37 audiologist position into the UFT bargaining unit, the UFT Delegate Assembly's call for hearing screenings in schools, Chapter 683 summer positions, contributing to COPE, the May 1 salary boost and ear...
The UFT Irish American Committee held its annual celebration of Irish culture, music, food and song on April 21. It awarded UFT President Michael Mulgrew its Eileen Lynch Award, named for an ELA teacher.