For the first time, Hispanics are entering college at a greater rate than white or black students, a new report shows. Their rate of enrollment in college has risen to 70 percent.

Despite lawsuits filed by parents and concerns raised by independent hearing officers, the Chicago Board of Education on May 22 approved closing 49 schools, just four fewer than the 53 it had announced earlier this year.

A new report says the State of Louisiana has failed to adequately monitor its publicly funded charter schools to confirm that the schools’ reported numbers of graduates, dropouts and student attendance are true.

U.S. clothing retailers are lagging European brands in signing onto an accord for factory safety in Bangladesh.

We’re all coming together — members of all the unions in the Municipal Labor Committee — for a rally on June 12 outside City Hall to tell the mayor enough is enough.

A profession such as teaching with such a strong female presence should have a more progressive manner of dealing with pregnancy and birth.

One way that retired UFT members can help to support active members is to join the Fair Contracts for All rally on June 12, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall Park.

SESIS reimbursement is a victory for the UFT, but the DOE's entire SESIS endeavor leaves a bitter taste.

Thanks to the Speech Improvement Chapter for a wonderful Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration on May 13.

FT President Michael Mulgrew applauded guidance counselors at an awards ceremony for “making a major difference” and thanked them “on behalf of all the children you have helped.”