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Pull principals from paraprofessional hiring
Take principals out of play. A school counselor counsels the DOE about how best to address the paraprofessional shortage.
Praise for Hospital for Special Surgery
Regarding a Nov. 1 article about UFT Welfare Fund members having special access to the Hospital for Special Surgery, thanks to a new partnership between the UFT Welfare Fund and the hospital
Back in the day
I remember when we didn’t get any preps AND had lunch duty AND had to physically turn in a lesson plan book every Monday for principals to comment on and mark up in red AND many other since-rectified issues.
Thank you, Mrs. Krinick
I am a retired senior citizen who searched for his 4th-grade teacher to say thank you for many years. I found your article (“At 100, still embracing the challenge,” Dec 21, 2023, issue), and there she was, Mrs. Miriam Krinick, at 100 years old — and...
Supportive schools grow great teachers
After spending 12 years of my own education in conservative private schools, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I applied here. I was immediately welcomed by the warmest and most gracious staff I have ever had the pleasure of working with. One of the...
Mindfulness matters
The Day of Wellness for Educators event in Queens on Sept. 14 was a great experience. We were able to practice yoga, pickleball and aqua Zumba, to name a few of the activities. Goldie Hawn was informative about her organization, MindUP.
Keeping it real in the classroom
Members share their opinions on the union's recent wellness event for educators, sharing educators' truest selves in the classroom and how supportive schools help grow great teachers.
Plea for return to civility
A retiree takes issue with Donald Trump’s lack of a sense of personal responsibility.
Thank you, President Biden
A retiree defends Joe Biden’s record on technology and infrastructure investment.
Restore 3-K and pre-K funding
A pre-K teacher speaks out on the urgent need to restore funding for early childhood education.