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Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration
Thirty-two student projects were honored May 30 at the 13th annual Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration at UFT headquarters in Manhattan, where about 200 students, parents and speech and hearing providers gathered in Shanker Hall for a...
Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration
The 17th annual Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration at UFT headquarters on May 25 recognized 29 members for creative projects that highlighted the diversity of speech teachers' work.
Hochul signs bills to keep kids SAFE
Gov. Kathy Hochul chose UFT headquarters on June 20 to sign into law two "first-in-the-nation" pieces of legislation to protect children online.
5K Family Run/Walk
Some 300 UFT members and their families participated in the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk in Coney Island to benefit the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
Mercury removal
By law all mercury must be removed from our schools.
How physical activity can support mental wellness
Our physical and mental health are connected: Research shows that exercise can boost your mood and lead to a more positive outlook on life. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Shanna Honkomp, a social work graduate and yoga instructor, and Stuart Kaplan, UFT Staten Island Safety and Health representative and chair of the UFT Runners Committee, share the benefits of staying active and offer tips for how to find what works best for you.
Courses / Workshops
When it comes to expanding the knowledge and skills of our members, no one does it better than the UFT's educational programs.
How do I sign up for a UFT.org account?
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...
The Needs of Children with Autism
The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or professional state certification in special education take a three-hour workshop in the needs of children with autism.