What my District 75 class has taught me
A new District 75 teacher in Queens reveals the beauty of working in a 12:1:1 setting, and shares the importance of pivoting when needed – over forcing a lesson – to allow for structured student self-regulation like deep breathing, calming music or...
Making the most of having a mentor
First-year teachers who have not had prior teaching experience are entitled to one-to-one mentoring. Find out all you need to know about making the most of this time set aside for you to receive confidential and nonevaluative support.
Early childhood civics lesson
Queens teacher Johanna McNeal shares how a crafted ballot box in her classroom can teach pre-K and kindergarten students vocabulary, math as well as the importance of voting.
Tips for preparing your classroom
Arranging your classroom in a way that works for you and your students is an important first step toward a successful year. Veteran teachers share ideas and tips on help you set up your classroom — whether for the very first time or as part of a...
New teachers swell UFT’s ranks
More than 4,000 new teachers braved the rain to gather at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to kick off New Teacher Week. Attendees were filled with a commitment to make a positive difference in young lives and eager to join the UFT.
Creative approach yields big results
Teaching is a natural fit for the creative and energetic Selinda Edwards of IS 117 in the Bronx.
Colleagues say her thoughtful and dynamic teaching style is yielding big results with her 6th- and 7th-grade math students.
Building fluency with basic math facts
A 4th-grade math teacher at PS 284 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, outfits her classroom with a colorful math calendar that builds fluency and grounds them in the start of the school day.
Making the most of UFT membership
UFT members have valuable rights and a voice in their professional lives. This FAQ provides important information about how to utilize UFT membership to its fullest.
New Teacher Week 2026
More than 3,000 newly hired teachers poured into Barclays Center in Brooklyn despite the rain and received a warm UFT welcome at the start of the DOE’s New Teacher Week. Union representatives helped them get enrolled on the spot and provided the new educators with helpful information about their contractual rights, retirement benefits, health care, professional learning resources and more.
Check out these summer PD opportunities
Learn all about the UFT's offerings this summer of high-quality, affordable classes to help educators earn CTLE credits and/or A+ or P credits.