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Albany, throw NYC a lifeline: Why the Legislature should give Gotham license to borrow
New York City has asked Albany for permission to borrow money to maintain city services needed by our residents. The city desperately needs those funds to help fill the huge hole in our local economy created by the coronavirus pandemic.
School counselors meeting minutes and a clarification on DOE guidance
The following was sent to all DOE-employed school counselors on Aug. 27, 2020.
DOE guidance on blended learning for school counselors
With the beginning of the school year fast approaching, school counselors have many unanswered questions. The DOE and the UFT together released guidance on how related services counseling will be delivered if schools do open with a blended learning...
UFT threatens actions if unsafe school buildings open
School buildings cannot open on Sept. 10 unless they meet stringent coronavirus safety standards, UFT President Michael Mulgrew said at a press conference Aug. 19, and vowed to go to court or take a job action — including a strike — if the city...
Teachers union, medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community groups: Individual schools deemed unsafe must remain closed
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, joined by medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community representatives, announced today a sweeping program of safety reviews, testing protocols and other features designed to...
Q&A from Aug. 4 Speech Chapter Meeting
Questions and answers from the Speech Chapter Meeting on Aug. 4, 2020.
UFT on the need to delay reopening of school buildings
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators' call to delay the start of in-person learning.
Mulgrew reacts to Cuomo's statement on opening schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's announcement that New York State schools are eligible to reopen.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on the city's need for aggressive testing and tracing
Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, argues New York City needs to have an aggressive testing and tracing policy in place if school buildings are to re-open in even a limited way in September.
Mulgrew on the city's safety plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the city's proposed safety plan for reopening school buildings in September 2020.