For over 100 years, New York State law has required elementary schools to teach students about the humane treatment and ...

Karen Alford is the UFT vice president for elementary schools. A champion of early childhood education, Karen brings her ...

UFT members never fail to show up when it matters most. Here, we celebrate those who go above and beyond to truly make a ...

As a state-approved provider of continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our ...

We are calling on the New York City Council to pass legislation to provide a permanent annual payment of about $10,000 to all full-time paraprofessionals. UFT President Michael Mulgrew joined City ...

Come together with the whole Harlem District 5 community to ring in the new school year. Families, educators, academic partners and community organizations are all welcome. Expect fun activities, ...

The Fund was established to provide certain benefits to supplement City basic health plans. It was created as a result of collective bargaining between the United Federation of Teachers and the New ...

In the Measures of Teacher Practice component of the teacher evaluation system, teachers engage in a cycle of observation, feedback and reflection with their principal or other evaluator. All teachers ...

Stress is a natural and valid emotion — but when it goes unaddressed, it can impact our relationships, our health, our behavior, and how we see ourselves. This four-part series breaks stress ...

Review team meeting presentations, contract guidance and other important materials for our elementary school members.

This required training provides New York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Recent amendments to Social Services Law 413 prompted ...