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School psychologists' new role in disability-based test exemptions

The following email was sent on Friday, Dec. 4, to all school psychologists from Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia.

A letter to District 75 members

The following email was sent on Friday, Dec. 4, to all District 75 members from UFT President Michael Mulgrew.

Mandated counseling Q&A

The following email was sent on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to school counselors from Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.

UFT on NYC schools going remote

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City public schools would resume full-time remote instruction on Nov. 19, 2020.

Notes from our Oct. 28 chapter meeting

The following email was sent on Thursday, Nov. 12, to school counselors from Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.

January 2021 Regents examinations cancelled

The State Education Department announced today that the January 2021 Regents Examinations are cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Upstate educators lose jobs as state aid dips

Public school districts around New York State are seeing layoffs as they lose millions in state aid because of the pandemic-fueled financial crisis. Schenectady laid off about 450 educators while Albany laid off 222.

Los Angeles schools to offer in-person tutoring

While all schools are fully remote in Los Angeles, the teachers union — United Teachers Los Angeles —reached an agreement with the city on Oct. 8 to offer in-person tutoring for students with disabilities and English language learners

Early education during a pandemic

UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford writes that as always, it is the teachers in the classroom who are figuring out how best to serve their students in this unusual school year, with help from three hardworking union groups.

Build nest egg with tax-deferred annuity

The Teachers’ Retirement System’s Tax-Deferred Annuity Program is an excellent way for eligible UFT members to save money for retirement to supplement their defined-benefit pension. If you’re not already enrolled, start building your nest egg now.