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16th Annual Early Childhood Conference
Early childhood teachers and paraprofessionals may now register for the UFT Elementary School Division's 16th annual Early Childhood Conference. Attendees can earn up to four CTLE hours, choose from among 11 workshops on various strategies to holistically support young learners and network with fellow early childhood educators. SOLD OUT
‘Building their brains’
A social worker and an instructional coordinator from the city DOE's Division of Early Childhood Education provide crucial support to 3K and pre-K teachers at PS 7 in East Harlem.
Early Childhood Conference
The UFT’s 15th annual Early Childhood Conference on April 1 buzzed with energy as nearly 200 educators gathered to learn ways to engage their youngest students with play.
Study: Early racial gaps in math, science
Racial disparities in math and science achievement start as early as kindergarten, according to a new study.
Reprieve for early childhood division
Thanks to the union’s advocacy, the city Department of Education has agreed to take the reorganization of the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) off the table for this school year.
Testimony on early childhood programs in New York City
The UFT submitted testimony to the City Council Committee on Education's oversight hearing on early childhood programs in New York City.
A 'get to know you' activity
Second-grade teachers Linda Querni and Patricia Greco used Play-Doh as a "get to know you" activity at the start of school. Students used the Play-Doh to answer the prompts and then discussed with their classmates to learn about each other.
Lindsey Desmond, early childhood instructional coordinator
A member of the UFT's Teachers Assigned Chapter, Lindsey “Desi” Desmond provides targeted support to teachers and administrators who work with the city’s youngest students.
Early Childhood Conference 2022
The 14th annual Early Childhood Conference returned to UFT headquarters on March 19, where participants celebrated the theme of "Lighting the Future, Charting the Course."
Bringing home art
Art teacher Yolanda Lyn considers art a means to emotional well-being. Teaching remotely has challenged her to create lessons that will help all her students at PS 194 in Harlem continue to feel connected to their classmates and to the world.