Universal mask wearing is an essential part of keeping our school communities safe. New York City, thankfully, is doing its part.

It’s encouraging to remember how UFT members met the challenge of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago, as we continue to navigate the twists and turns of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sensory tools that have long helped special education students calm down and stay alert in the classroom are now helping general education students ease back into in-person learning.

This Brooklyn teacher uses immersive, engaging lessons and storytelling techniques to bring the past to life for his middle school students.

UFT Vice President Anne Goldman, the head of the Federation of Nurses/UFT, writes that as hospitalizations rise, we again find ourselves in a battle for adequate staffing. Staffing ratios are the foundation for safe patient care.

We are heading into another really tough school year. And once again, the mayor waited until the last minute to make major policy decisions regarding public schools.

United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY23 Executive Budget.

Review the UFT's state legislative priorities for 2024.

A. Salaries and Differentials Salary Schedules The salaries and differentials of day school counselors, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: Effective May 19, 2008 Step VIh VIh2 1A $51,186 $57,170 1B $51,186 $57,170 2A $54...

The Absent Teacher Reserve pool — an initiative that wasted both teacher talent and taxpayer funds — is coming to an end. Its demise is long overdue.