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Teacher leaders at MS 228 in the Bronx
At MS 228 in the Bronx, teacher leaders work as "thought partners" with the school's administration.The PROSE Program in Action at International HS at LaGuardia
Educators at International HS have used the PROSE program to create a distributed leadership model of "shared governance."Student stories of immigration
At a time when immigrants are coming under attack from Washington, D.C., New York City public schools such as Brooklyn International HS are giving immigrant students the tools and support they need to learn and grow. In “Puzzle Bridge,” the high...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...Wall of Honor unveiled at UFT headquarters
Capping the UFT’s celebration of its 50 th anniversary, a Wall of Honor was unveiled on Dec. 6 in the lobby of UFT headquarters. The wall, emblazoned with the names of 50 outstanding UFT leaders, honors their vision and their drive to fight for a...They helped to make him a reader
Public school parent Kevin Daly explains why he is #PublicSchoolProud.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 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.#UnionProud: Knowing the union is there when a loved one is seriously ill
Iris Zucker's husband, a 37-year-old nonsmoker, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2004. "One of the things that helped was knowing that the union was there for me," Iris says.UFT TV ad: Making a Difference Together
The UFT launched a TV ad campaign on Oct. 10 celebrating teachers and the accomplishments of the New York City public school system.The amazing work that UFT providers do
Tens of thousands of families depend on UFT family child care providers, who care and educate their children. The work they do is making a profound difference in the lives of those children every day, as evidenced by the three providers profiled in...Helping our students see the future
UFT President Michael Mulgrew and UFT Vice President Karen Alford discuss the need that led to the partnership with the nonprofit organization OneSight. The result: Tens of thousands of public school students will soon be able to obtain eye exams and...Vaccination Day at Bronx school
The Bronx Writing Academy, a school that belongs to the UFT’s United Community Schools Initiative, turned its vaccination days into festivals for the whole family. The treats and activities helped draw in not just parents of the school’s students...School Nurses April Chapter Meeting
Please attend our monthly School Nurses Chapter meeting. I will provide chapter and union updates and answer any questions you have. This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening in your chapter and hear what your fellow members have to say.
Rewire Your Classroom: The Role of Gratitude in Student Success
Earn one hour of CTLE credit at this UFT Teacher Center workshop for teachers and paraprofessionals. Join us to explore how practicing gratitude can increase students' emotional regulation and support a more positive learning environment. Participants will reflect on their own mindsets and learn simple, sustainable ways to embed gratitude into everyday classroom interactions.
Brooklyn North School Secretaries Meeting
Please join your fellow school secretaries from Brooklyn North schools for an online meeting. We'll provide updates about our chapter and discuss what’s going on in our school communities.
Teachers Assigned Chapter Meeting
Register to attend the next meeting for the Teachers Assigned Chapter. We'll be joined by Luis De Armas, a special health benefits claim specialist from the UFT Welfare Fund. We will also come together as a community to learn about important issues facing our chapter and union. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with your fellow teachers assigned. We look forward to seeing you there!
Manhattan Paraprofessionals End of Year Dinner and Celebration
Manhattan paraprofessionals are invited to register for an end of year celebration. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding work of our paraprofessionals, paraprofessional representatives and paraprofessional delegates. Take this the chance to connect with colleagues as we honor all that you do.
Academic High School Awards 2026
Register to attend the annual Academic High School Awards celebration! At this joyful event, we honor high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals for the work they do every day to serve their communities, students and union.
Staten Island School Secretaries Meet and Greet
Come engage with the UFT School Secretaries Chapter. Enjoy food, fun and games while you connect with and encourage your fellow Staten Island secretaries.
Brooklyn April Parent Summit
Brooklyn parents and caregivers are invited to register for a parent summit focused on leadership and community engagement. We will introduce and explain concepts related to parent power within the DOE, such as school leadership teams and parent teacher associations.
School Nurses Appreciation Dinner 2026
Celebrate National School Nurse Day with our annual School Nurses Appreciation Dinner on May 6! Enjoy an evening of great food, fun, games and fellowship. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Registration closes on Tuesday, May 5.