MindUP is an evidence-based preventative mental health program grounded in neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology, and social and emotional learning.

Simply fill out the online form at www.uft.org/text or type the word " UFT " to number 86366 . The UFT uses text messages to convey important information and reminders to members. Please note that this is a one-way form of communication and we are...

On this page you'll find links to frequently requested information about special education.

School library media specialists, along with those serving as school librarians, perform an array of educational and administrative tasks.

See an excerpt from the Nov. 2016 Principal's Weekly on guidance on providing mandated services and absence coverage in ICT classes.

If you physically gave birth to a child , you have the option to use your available CAR/sick day balance immediately after your child's birth, up to a maximum of six calendar weeks (eight weeks for a C-section) before taking paid parental leave. If...

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See frequently-asked questions regarding special education.

To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms on the UFT website, you must have a UFT.org account. Setting up a UFT.org account and joining the union are two separate processes. Start by visiting uft.org/register . If you are not a...

No. Birth mothers must choose between two options: Take the traditional maternity leave including any applicable right to borrow days and/or use a grace period; or Take paid parental leave . Under this option, immediately following the birth of a...