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Guidance on therapy via video conferencing

We all understand that speech teachers and occupational and physical therapists still have many unanswered questions regarding video conferencing with their students.

Update on work procedures for supervisors of school security

I know these past few days have been anxiety-provoking and often frustrating for supervisors of school security. A lot of misinformation has been circulating and many legitimate questions did not have immediate answers as we faced the colossal task...

Bronx Parent Newsletter - Coronavirus Resources - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Bronx parent newsletter.

Manhattan Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

Changes to Special Education Remote Learning Service Plans

The UFT heard from many members about their frustrations with the paperwork demands created by the Department of Education’s Special Education Remote Learning Service Plan. After relaying those concerns, we were able to convince the DOE to extend the...

Staten Island Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.

Brooklyn Parent Newsletter - March 2020

This is the March 19 issue of the Brooklyn parent newsletter.

Meals and resources for parents while schools are closed

The city Department of Education has made the right decision in closing down the NYC public schools system until April 20 to slow the spread of the new coronavirus and to help preserve the health of our school communities. The UFT and the DOE are...

New York City public schools will close until April 20

Our voices as UFT members were heard. We are greatly relieved to report that New York City public schools will be closing for five weeks, through the end of the spring break.

UFT urges NYC parents to demand Mayor de Blasio close schools

The UFT sent an email to its public school parent lists urging parents to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio close schools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.