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Don’t be fooled on Nov. 7

Don’t be deceived: A constitutional convention would be dominated by establishment politicians and put important civil rights in peril. Flip the ballot and vote NO on Nov. 7!

Why the UFT urges you to vote NO on Nov. 7

A state constitutional convention would let shady interests rewrite New York’s highest law for their own benefit — putting your rights and benefits at risk! Flip the ballot and vote no on Nov. 7!

Brooklyn’s District 20 wins #PublicSchoolProud award

District 20 came together to celebrate the arts in public school for the month of June. “District 20 is a large immigrant district. We have a huge immigrant population and a number of languages spoken,” Said District 20 Superintendent Karina...

PS 135, Queens, wins #PublicSchoolProud award

The members of PS 135 in Queens talk about how they brought their school community together to create a #PublicSchoolProud video to the tune of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” “The one thing I want people to truly understand is that teachers care,” says...

PS 370, Brooklyn, wins #PublicSchoolProud award

PS 370, a District 75 school in Brooklyn, serves students with significant disabilities, and that requires some creative teaching. “Every child learns a completely different way from the student next to them,” says teacher Lisa Pines. The PS 370...

UFT member Mindy Rosier wins #PublicSchoolProud award

Mindy Rosier, a teacher at PS 811 in Manhattan, says she strives to be a “voice for the voiceless.” Watch her explain how she works to help her District 75 students both in the classroom as a teacher and out in the streets as an activist.

PS 36, Bronx, wins #PublicSchoolProud award

UFT members at PS 36 in the Bronx show the world why they’re #PublicSchoolProud — and what that means to their school. “From the administration down to the kitchen staff, everybody looks out for everybody,” says teacher and UFT chapter leader John...

PS 56, Staten Island, wins #PublicSchoolProud award

“Everyone here at PS 56 is really public school proud,” says Susan Pulice, a teacher and chapter leader at the Staten Island school. Susan and her fellow members explain how they took to Twitter to share their pride.

Expecting Paid Parental Leave: When you run out of days

Carolyn Dugan, a special education teacher in Manhattan, went into labor at work because she was trying to save her days for maternity leave. UFT members deserve better.

Expecting Paid Parental Leave: When you adopt

Sharon Levanoni, a guidance counselor in Manhattan, was not entitled to paid leave when she adopted her daughter. Let’s tell the mayor and the City Council that UFT members deserve paid parental leave.