In schools, safety matters most
The arrival of vaccines against the coronavirus is the news we have been waiting for — the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But we can’t let that good news lead the city to abandon a careful approach to getting and keeping our schools open.
Truth-telling
An educated public is the ultimate check on government abuse and, as such, teachers have become essential workers in our very fragile democracy. Our schools must emphasize critical thinking skills where evidence is used to support assertions.
Second Act is first-rate
An insight into our lives after retirement is uplifting and a source of appreciation for the peace of mind made possible by the stability of a pension system and a strong union.
The value of CTE
College is not for everyone and CTE high schools can teach valuable skills to students who will not go to college or can’t afford college.
Remote can be out of control
This whole online and hybrid system is a mess! IPads are terrible for remote learning. Perhaps whoever made this decision should have tried to access the platforms the students are expected to use.
Our members step up — as always
As the pandemic brings economic devastation to our communities, UFT members are helping to bring hope. The union is working with community partners to deliver food and address the other needs of our children and their families
A year of blessings and challenges
UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell writes that no matter what is going on around us, we tune out the noise and we plug away, fulfilling our responsibilities to our students, whether in person and/or remotely.
Bye, Bye Betsy!
With the election of Joe Biden for president, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will soon be gone, leaving a wake of destruction behind her.
Exit DeVos
Betsy DeVos, who championed policies aimed at destroying public education and diverting public funds to private schools, will likely be remembered as the worst U.S. education secretary ever.
Teachers can restore compassion
My callous indifference to the news that the president of the United States had contracted the coronavirus brought some clarity to the real nature of the pandemic that has afflicted the nation. What happened to my innate compassion toward those less...