Thanks to the UFT’s advocacy for its members, funding for the Teacher’s Choice program was fully restored for the 2021-22 school year.  The landmark City Council program, initiated by the

Digital Classroom Set-Up   All teachers and related service providers will be given from Sept. 9 to Oct. 1 to set up their digital classrooms.   The set-up should include

The following is an email from a UFT Solidarity Chapter Leader. We thank this Chapter Leader for sharing this comprehensive email regarding this week.   Before Monday hits, I want

Other Professional Work (OPW), is self-directed by the teacher or paraprofessional. Unless modified via the SBO process, OPW time is scheduled for 35 minutes on Tuesdays after dismissal and Parent

Instruction When Closures Occur   Full class or whole school closure The teacher or related service provider will conduct synchronous/live online instruction Partial class closure when teacher/related service provider not

Any DOE employee who tests positive for COVID-19, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, MUST quarantine and should NOT report to work. Any vaccinated member who has been exposed to the virus but

Hello friends, Due to the fluid events surrounding our schools concerning COVID-19, and various other events happening simultaneously, we’ve decided to move our event to next Wednesday, October 6th, at

SAFETY: Consequences for Students Who Refuse to Wear a Mask   Last year, when a student refused to wear a mask, the school could assign that student to remote learning.