"As the UFT reaches 61 years of age, I thank you for my 40 years in a professional teaching career with amazing benefits and the additional 17 and counting years of protected retirement."

The reality is that no one is abandoning any safety protocols with the new guidelines. Safety is still a top priority, but as the science evolves, we also have to evolve.

I made the huge mistake of leaving to teach in the suburbs.

I made the huge mistake of leaving to teach in the suburbs.

Why is the Teachers’ Retirement System divesting from fossil fuel companies?

The union’s scheduling my vaccine appointments allowed me to get my vaccines when the city scheduling did not.

An educated public is the ultimate check on government abuse and, as such, teachers have become essential workers in our very fragile democracy. Our schools must emphasize critical thinking skills where evidence is used to support assertions.

An insight into our lives after retirement is uplifting and a source of appreciation for the peace of mind made possible by the stability of a pension system and a strong union.

College is not for everyone and CTE high schools can teach valuable skills to students who will not go to college or can’t afford college.

This whole online and hybrid system is a mess! IPads are terrible for remote learning. Perhaps whoever made this decision should have tried to access the platforms the students are expected to use.