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$65 million in federal CARES Act funding will support child care programs reopening

I have some exciting news to share with you about how the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will support your child care program as the state reopens.

Apply by July 15 for a state grant to support your child care program's reopening

I want to let you know about the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program, a grant program created just for New York child care providers through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

Medical accommodations for remote work in the fall

The DOE established an online application for members to apply for medical accommodations that could allow them to work from home.

Teachers will return in the fall if...

New federal funds, now being held up in Washington, are the only possible way New York City will be able to invest in the protective measures and staff required for schools to safely re-open in September — even on a limited basis.

Updates for speech teachers and OT/PTs concerning the last week of school and the summer

The following guidance was sent to all DOE-employed speech teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists from Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese on Monday, June 22.

New rights for OTs and PTs: Course reimbursement and family leave

The following email about course reimbursement and family leave was sent to all DOE-employed occupational and physical therapists from UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

'In the eye of the storm'

Bevin Sullivan, a nurse at Staten Island University Hospital South, has battled the coronavirus up close and seen it firsthand.

Sign the petition to ensure safety and health in school buildings when we return

With lives in the balance, we believe that public school educators in New York City — and nationwide — should not return to school buildings unless there are protocols and procedures in place to ensure the safety and health of the staff and students.

School Secretaries: Information regarding license requirements during the COVID-19 crisis

The following email about remote era licensing requirements was sent on May 22, 2020, to school secretaries by the New York City Department of Education.

New DOE guidance on report cards and promotion policy

With the end of the year approaching, we reached out to the Department of Education to get more clarity on this year's final report cards and promotion policy.