Sandy Scragg
New York Teacher Reporter
Teaching financial literacy
Financial literacy is a foundational life skill, yet too many young people reach adulthood without it. Here are several comprehensive, nonpartisan resources teachers can trust.
Harnessing AI to support educators
As artificial intelligence penetrates public education faster than policy can keep up, educators are being asked to navigate powerful new tools with little guidance. To help fill that void, the AFT has released a framework meant to ensure AI supports teaching and learning rather than undermines it.
UFT political action through COPE
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is the UFT’s political action arm. Learn about its importance and how members can help support it in this Q&A.
FAQ on the NYCE PPO plan for pre-Medicare retirees
Here are some commonly asked questions about the new city health plan, NYCE PPO, specifically for pre-Medicare retirees.
All about the NYCE PPO plan
The NYC Employees PPO (NYCE PPO) health care plan will replace the GHI CBP plan for in-service city workers and pre-Medicare retirees on Jan. 1, 2026. The following are answers to members’ most common questions.
Tech tools to foster SEL skills
While it may seem counterintuitive to use technology to teach social-emotional skills, online resources make SEL strategies and curriculum more accessible and engaging, which helps boost their use.
Student journalism as ‘participatory civics’
A handful of New York City teachers, as part of the citywide Journalism for All initiative, are leading a revival: bringing back student journalism to public high schools.
Injuries in the line of duty
Pedagogical DOE employees who are injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Line of Duty Injury provision of the DOE-UFT contract — not workers’ compensation. The following Q&A answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Line of Duty Injury benefits and how to apply for them.
Building rapport from the start
As any seasoned teacher will tell you, it’s important to start the school year off on a good note. Along with essentials like reviewing classroom rules and units of study, ice breakers play a key role in setting the right tone and building rapport with a new group of students.
Doing a technology inventory
The start of the year is a good time to consider what equipment you have on hand, what you may need to obtain, your classroom protocols related to technology, and what technology projects you’d like to pursue. Here is a framework for doing this inventory