UFT President Michael Mulgrew (right) attends a “Kid Talk” session where teachers and a guidance counselor strategize on ways to help individual students succeed. Dewey became a Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools of Excellence (PROSE) school in order to free up time in the school day for the meetings, becoming the first large high school to do so.

Chapter Leader Michael Solo with educators during the visit.

Mulgrew discusses the state budget and the need for curriculum aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards.

Teacher Anne Sormani (center) listens with colleagues as Mulgrew discusses the challenges of the teaching profession.

Teacher Robert Kanyuk asks a question about designing curricula.

Teacher Andrew Carbonaro works with colleagues during a “Kid Talk” session.

Culinary teacher Michelle Chan gives Mulgrew a tour of the new kitchen that is the anchor for the school’s culinary program in its Hospitality Academy. The kitchen was funded by a grant from Councilmember (and former school teacher) Mark Treyger.

Mulgrew with Chapter Leader Michael Solo (left) and Delegate Sean Caffrey-Agoglia.

Members listen while Mulgrew updates them on political and educational trends.