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Faith Morelli, paraprofessional, PS 204, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
A paraprofessional at PS 204 in Brooklyn has become a jack of all trades in the face of staff shortages, working one-on-one with in-person students; helping those struggling with remote learning; doing temperature checks, screenings and lunch duty...
Our members step up — as always
As the pandemic brings economic devastation to our communities, UFT members are helping to bring hope. The union is working with community partners to deliver food and address the other needs of our children and their families
UFT on the potential for keeping public schools open during a new "pause" order
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that he would plan to keep public schools open in New York City if the state issues a new "pause" order.
A year of blessings and challenges
UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell writes that no matter what is going on around us, we tune out the noise and we plug away, fulfilling our responsibilities to our students, whether in person and/or remotely.
Xue Qing Liang, chemistry teacher, New Utrecht HS, Brooklyn
A chemistry teacher at New Utrecht HS in Brooklyn, who is simultaneously teaching in-person and remotely, says technology has presented one of the biggest problems.
Gifts of the garden
Educators at PS 185 in Harlem used the school garden as an outdoor classroom this fall. It helped students’ regulate their moods, develop fine motor skills and boost learning in science and vocabulary.
Evan Losow, remote AP English teacher, Brooklyn Technical HS
When teaching remotely, there is so much educators can't control, says one AP English teacher at Brooklyn Tech HS. It's a challenge to engage students and to gauge their interest.
New DOE guidance for paraprofessionals
The following update was sent to all DOE-employed paraprofessionals from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter Leader Shelvy Young-Abrams on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2020.
School psychologists' new role in disability-based test exemptions
The following email was sent on Friday, Dec. 4, to all school psychologists from Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia.
A letter to District 75 members
The following email was sent on Friday, Dec. 4, to all District 75 members from UFT President Michael Mulgrew.