A retired New York City public school teacher responds to a New York Teacher article about one of her former students.

We are going on year five using the Yondr-and-collect method at my middle school in the Bronx with about 350 children. We had small challenges in the first couple of years until we ironed out our system.

A school social worker shares their experience with using Yondr pouches to collect cellphones.

UFT in-service and retiree members comment on everything from the need for the DOE to promptly reimburse occupational and physical therapists to the benefit of school cellphone bans.

A new state law took effect on Sept. 1, 2025 that establishes maximum allowable temperatures in classrooms and support service spaces like offices, libraries, gyms and cafeterias (except kitchen areas used for food preparation). All schools must now...

The UFT Steuben Association’s mission is to promote opportunities for UFT members to embrace their German heritage with social, cultural, educational and linguistic activities and events.

It is the practice in many schools to prepare a draft of the IEP or sections of the IEP before the IEP team meeting. Learn more »

The goal of this section is to provide easy access to resources that educators and families frequently use to find information related to special education issues.

See DOE resources that will help you implement special education programs and services »

See this list of key DOE special education guidance for students with disabilities organized by topic.

Learn what to do if your child is not receiving appropriate special education services.

See a wide range of specialized programs and services related to special education in New York City public schools.

Learn more about designing your child's IEP and playing an active role in IEP meetings at school .

See these additional DOE and NYSED resources regarding special education in New York City public schools.

The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) and the city today reached a tentative agreement with EmblemHealth/United Healthcare on a proposed health care plan for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their families.

See our comprehensive guide for parents and families of children receiving special education services.

Read the latest special education guidance, policies and protocols for the 2025-26 school year .

The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) and the city have reached a tentative agreement with EmblemHealth/UnitedHealthcare on a new health care plan for in‑service and pre-Medicare New York City employees.

This September, a new ban on cellphones and other internet-enabled communication devices will be in place when we return to school. See our FAQ below to learn how the policy will be implemented on school grounds this fall.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

The following FAQs address common member questions about the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO).

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

As of Jan.1, 2026, the NYC Employees PPO plan replaced the GHI CBP plan for in-service city workers and pre-Medicare retirees.

Here is a glossary of health care terms to help navigate health care information on the NYCE PPO plan.

You may find a list of student services managers arranged by district and superintendent here.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said that the rise in test scores in both ELA and math is a testament to the hard work by New York City educators and our students.

Read all emails and member communications we have sent to UFT members since the start of this negotiated acquisition process.

New York City is one of the last cities in the country where municipal employees and retirees have premium-free health care coverage, meaning we do not have to pay the monthly fees, or premiums, associated with health insurance coverage.

When we started the negotiated acquisition process, the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) asked for a new health care plan to include specific improvements.

Compare our existing plan to the New York City Employees PPO Plan. Both the current GHI CBP plan and the NYCE PPO plan must follow all federal and New York State mandates regarding health benefit coverage.

The following FAQ answers members' most commonly asked questions about negotiations for an improved city health care plan.

Review the steps taken throughout the health care negotiations process and the adoption of the new NYCE PPO plan.