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UFT President Michael Mulgrew won his sixth term as the union’s president. Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus candidates received 54% of the vote. "I want to thank the tens of thousands of UFT members who ...
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Whereas, the Republican budget proposals provide for a massive $6 trillion cut in the federal budget over 10 years and thus create enormous economic hardship for millions of Americans; and Whereas, ...
The educational team who make up the World Cultures and Languages Academy small learning community at John Adams HS in Queens labor daily to support the often delicate and specialized needs of their ...
Three slates of candidates are competing in the 2025 UFT elections. Read their statements to find out where they stand on the issues.
Each school will have a special education committee selected by the UFT chapter leader. The committee will meet with the principal in the spring and the fall and as needed to discuss special education ...
The contract provides for a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools. The DOE’s current centrally run pilot program will be expanded. The expansion would begin next school ...
See posts from Principals' Digest pertaining to special education from March and April of 2025 below: ...
Passed by the Retired Teachers’ Chapter and now goes to the Delegate Assembly of the UFT. Whereas, Long-Term Care Insurance has become increasingly necessary due to lengthening of life and the ...
Do basic instructional supplies come from the school budget? Many principals may say they have no money for supplies. Yes, instructional supplies come from the school budget. Principals must provide ...
In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control. The ...