I had a thought after reading the article “UFT, special ed advocates call for better reading instruction” [Dec. 4]: Teach kids to read by going back to the basics. How did you learn to read? With a book. Stop investing in fancy reading programs that...

In reference to the story headlined “Leading from the classroom” [Dec. 4], “career ladder” positions for which the teacher receives additional compensation are a slap in the face to those of us who have been teachers assigned on network teams for...

It should be obvious to everyone that an unexpected increase in retirees last June can only benefit the DOE financially, immediately and in the long run. Most will have to be replaced, but by educators at a much lower salary level, on average.

My condolences go out to the family of Maria Portalatin, the former chapter leader for paraprofessionals. She was a UFT warrior for paras. One of the best — she made noise and was not afraid to speak her mind! Gone but never forgotten.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced new contribution limits for retirement plans, including 403(b) plans such as the Teachers’ Retirement System’s Tax-Deferred Annuity program.

A large turnout of educators from Districts 20 and 21 heard about the restructuring of the city’s public school system, the state’s political climate and how the union will deal with the challenges ahead during a Meet the President event at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on Dec. 8.

The MyLibraryNYC program, a partnership of the city's three public library systems, delivers class sets of the same book and collections of age-appropriate books on a single topic — all for free — to 550 participating schools in all five boroughs.

New York City’s child care providers have overwhelmingly ratified a $43 million agreement with the state Office of Children and Family Services that will feature valuable health benefits as well as grant money to enhance their skills and better equip...