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Plan ahead for technology projects

It’s important to consider which technology-based procedures to have in place and what technology-based projects you’d like to pursue as part of your preparation to make sure you start the new school year off on a good note.

2% pay increase, retro coming in early fall

The first rate increases under the new UFT/Department of Education contract are taking effect this fall.

Powering bright minds

Tottenville HS's solar car club is about more than fun and racing. The skills that students learn prepare them for careers in green technology.

UFT hosts financial literacy summer camp

New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson wowed students and adults alike with his talk about the importance of education, helping others and being responsible with one’s finances at a three-day financial literacy summer camp for public school...

Benefits of students teaching students

Students who believe that they will have to teach material to others remember more information than students who are told that their learning will be measured by a test, according to new research.

115 ATRs accept voluntary buyout

In response to a buyout offer negotiated as part of the new contract, 115 teachers and other school staff in the Absent Teacher Reserve accepted incentives of up 10 weeks’ severance pay in return for retiring or resigning by the end of July, the DOE...

Misleading press report on pension system

A New York Times article attacking the city's public pension systems failed to report the major reason why the city has had to increase its contributions to the pension funds: Wall Street and corporate manipulations of financial markets.

Set the tone for a successful year

The first few weeks of the school year offer a valuable opportunity to launch new strategies for classroom management. Here are some tips from veteran educators about how to set the tone for a successful year.

New opportunities, challenges ahead