MAP in the news
Mayor threatens to cut school budgets
As Gov. Kathy Hochul considers signing state legislation to reduce class sizes in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is threatening cuts to next year’s school budgets even as he sits on billions of dollars of federal education aid.
Celebrating you!
After coming through another very challenging year, it is important to celebrate yourself and recognize your successes, whether large or small.
Addiction & recovery
A growing number of people have turned to alcohol and other substances to deal with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are dealing with addiction or recovery, the UFT Member Assistance Program can help.
Healthy boundaries
It's important to set and maintain personal boundaries, or the limits and rules we set for ourselves in our relationships with others or with work, in order to keep relationships healthy. Here are some strategies to help you.
Helping students with trauma
The pandemic has been traumatic for everyone. That’s why the UFT successfully advocated for more social workers in schools and social-emotional screenings for all students at the end of October. Here are some other tips to achieve a compassionate classroom.
Handling your return
The best way to manage stress is to identify the causes of your stress and determine what is within your control and what is not.