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Article Twenty-Three — Charter Schools
A. Conversion Charter Schools Pursuant to Article 56 of the New York State Education Law (the “Charter Schools Law”) an existing public school may be converted to a charter school. As modified below, secretaries of a Conversion Charter School shall...
Article Twenty — Counselors Assigned
A. Benefits and Working Conditions Counselors assigned shall be covered by the provisions of this Agreement except that: A counselor assigned who has been granted additional compensation by Board resolution shall continue to receive such additional...
Article Twenty-Three — Charter Schools
A. Conversion Charter Schools Pursuant to Article 56 of the New York State Education Law (the “Charter Schools Law”) an existing public school may be converted to a charter school. As modified below, guidance counselors of a Conversion Charter School...
Dial-A-Teacher
The UFT sponsors a homework help program for students called Dial-A-Teacher. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380 , Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.
Article Thirteen — Union Activities, Privileges, and Responsibilities
A. Restriction on Union Activities No attendance teacher shall engage in Union activities during the time he/she is assigned to duty. Members of the Chapter's negotiating committee and its special consultants shall, upon proper application, be...
The Fiscal Cliff
The RTC resolves to urge President Obama and the Senate and House of Representatives to stand firm on protecting the interests of the middle and working classes and Americans supported by the social safety net, including opposition to cuts in...
Article Twelve — Chapter 683 Program
Employees who elect to be employed in the Board's program which implements Chapter 683 of the Laws of 1986 ("Program") shall serve under the following terms and conditions of employment during July and August: The gross annual salary rate of each...
Walking into poetry
Although there is an emphasis now on teaching informational texts, making space in the curriculum for poetry can benefit students. Poetry allows both thought and silence on the page and has myriad forms. Especially for students who are not always...
Salary differentials
Learn how to qualify and apply for salary differentials, which are granted for credits you earn beyond your bachelor’s degree.
Building ‘calm and focus’
About 60 schools this year joined the UFT’s pilot partnership with MindUp, an evidence-based social-emotional learning program conceived by the Goldie Hawn Foundation to support educators' and students' mental health.