The COVID-19 pandemic slowed progress and widened learning gaps for students in grades 3-8 in math and reading during the 2020-2021 school year, according to national data released July 28 by the testing group NWEA.

Universal mask wearing is an essential part of keeping our school communities safe. New York City, thankfully, is doing its part.

Helping students rebound from the pandemic, both academically and emotionally, is a union priority as all students return in September for in-person learning.

The United Federation of Teachers today charged that New York City’s recent unilateral imposition of a “no exceptions” COVID vaccine mandate for all educators violates federal and state law and the teachers’ contract.

The mayor announced that the city is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all DOE employees as part of a public health intervention. With the Delta variant continuing to spread and Pfizer just announcing the full FDA approval of its vaccine, the city...

The following email was sent on May 7 from UFT Vice President for Non-DOE Members Anne Goldman.

A Bronx Community is safer after 76 people got free COVID-19 vaccines at the Vaccination Day and Family Festival sponsored by the UFT's United Community Schools initiative and health care provider MetroPlus on June 4 at the Bronx Writing Academy.

The union's Member Assistance Program has created a wellness workshop series, Let's Talk About It, led by a licensed clinician, for members to share their experiences and learn new coping and healing skills.

Rebuilding and strengthening the bonds of our school community, classroom by classroom, will be one of the most important tasks we take on in September.

One of the most important lessons learned from the pandemic is that having a nurse in every school is vital to the well-being of our students.