Tags Group
Early Childhood Conference 2024
Keynote speaker Eric Litwin, the original author of the “Pete the Cat” series, told stories and sang songs as he encouraged the 400 members who attended the UFT’s 16th annual Early Childhood Conference at UFT headquarters to put their whole selves into reading and acting out books for young readers. Members attended hands-on workshops about creating literacy activities, activities for English language learners, fun math games and more.
Support 3-K and pre-K
Contact the mayor, the chancellor and the members of the citywide Panel for Educational Policy to demand that they restore funding for 3-K and pre-K seats in the city budget.
Start strong
New York City led the nation when Mayor Bill de Blasio established free, full-day pre-kindergarten a decade ago and expanded it several years later to add 3-K. Sadly, Mayor Eric Adams is letting these vital programs wither.
‘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.