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Census 2020
The next United States Census is scheduled for 2020, and the UFT is working to encourage participation in this collection of vital data.
FAQ on school library media specialist roles and responsibilities
Librarians are valuable colleagues in schools, but often their role is misunderstood. Here is a FAQ to answer many of the questions you may have.
Teachers and the observation process
The UFT seized the opportunity presented by the 2018 contract negotiations with the city Department of Education to revise the teacher evaluation system to focus on quality of observations rather than quantity and to incorporate meaningful...
Protecting yourself from measles
A national measles outbreak, including more than 400 cases in New York City, has generated concern. This Q&A from the New York City Department of Health answers some of the most common questions.
Talking with children about cancer
The UFT Welfare Fund has expanded its relationship with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to offer New York City public school professionals access to Talking with Children about Cancer, a program designed to help adults communicate with...
Q&A on the Memorandum of Agreement between the DOE and the UFT on Medicaid reimbursement for speech and language services
See questions and answers on the Nov. 18, 2016 memorandum of agreement between the DOE and the UFT on SESIS issues and Medicaid reimbursement for speech and language services.