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Excessing is the process of reducing staff in a particular school or office when the number of available positions in a title or license area in that school is lower than the number of people in the school who require an assignment in that title or...
Article Five — Licensure and Appointment
A. Regularized Licensure The Board of Education shall provide for the regular licensure of guidance counselor personnel consistent with the needs of the instructional program and subject to applicable law and the by-laws of the Board of Education...
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand (caused by swollen tendons in the wrist) resulting from repetitious, forceful motion of the hands and wrists.
Absences and leaves for paraprofessionals
If you are a paraprofessional, have you ever wondered what your rights are in terms of leave time and absence from work? You earn one sick leave day for every month in which you are in service for at least 16 calendar days. The maximum number of sick...
How Long Island City HS got its groove back
The turnaround at Long Island City HS was the result of a set of strategies that included smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. But collaboration — between administrators and staff and among the teachers themselves — was the linchpin...
Spring break 2020
The UFT’s fight with the DOE over compensation for members who worked over the 2020 spring break ended in January when an independent arbitrator ruled that UFT members will receive one vacation day for each day they worked during what should have...
Mold
Mold is in the news. People are talking about its potential health and economic impact. But what are the real risks and issues?
New York Teacher articles and resources
Find articles published in the New York Teacher by the Member Assistance Program and resources to improve your well-being.