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Remote control

As teachers navigate the world of remote classrooms, they get a boost from tech-savvy colleagues.

The kind of testing schools really need

The state and the city have the time in the coming months to create a thoughtful, comprehensive plan to safely reopen school buildings and bring teachers and children back together.

Guidance from the Department of Education on non-mandated counseling for school counselors, social workers and psychologists

The city Department of Education released this detailed guidance about non-mandated counseling during this period of remote learning.

Guidance for child care programs that remain open

If your child care program remains open, you may have questions and concerns about how to safely manage your program during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to share this guidance for child care programs that remain open from the Centers for Disease...

Unemployment benefits and eligibility information for child care providers

We realize many child care providers have questions and concerns about the future amidst the coronavirus crisis. We've gathered some important information for you in terms of your unemployment benefits, your safety and your care for your children.

Guidance from the Department of Education on mandated reporting

The city Department of Education released this detailed guidance about mandated reporting during this period of remote learning.

UFT Teacher Center played vital role

The UFT Teacher Center, a comprehensive school-based professional development program, provides vital technology assistance and ongoing support to educators on both technology and content issues.

UFT demands bargaining over OATH return-to-work date for hearing officers (per session)

Last week, many of us were surprised to learn that the city's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings set a tentative reopening date of Monday, May 4. While we all want to return to work, we have some trepidation about the inherent hazards at...

Remote learning guidance for paraprofessionals

It has been a tremendously stressful time for our students, our families and us. The Department of Education agreed with the UFT that a change of pace and focus was in order during the seven days that would have been the spring break in a normal year...

Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Update

The following update was sent to all social workers and psychologists from Chapter Leader Raul Garcia on Wednesday, April 15.