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This is the official account for the United Federation of Teachers. We proudly represent NYC public school educators, nurses, childcare providers and other professionals.
The winter holiday season can be a challenging time for some people, for many different reasons. Support is available if you need it. The UFT offers confidential, 24/7 assistance through our Member Assistance Program.
Members can access all MAP resources here: https://bit.ly/42D1y9s
Members can access all MAP resources here: https://bit.ly/42D1y9s
December 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The winter holiday season can be a challenging time for some people, for many different reasons. Support is available if you need it. The UFT offers confidential, 24/7 assistance through our Member Assistance Program.
Members can access all MAP resources here: https://bit.ly/42D1y9s
Members can access all MAP resources here: https://bit.ly/42D1y9s
"Teaching, I’ve learned, is less about control and more about community. It’s about showing up, again and again, even when it’s hard, especially when it’s hard."
Mr. Jordan, a second-year elementary teacher in Brooklyn, reflects on small wins in this New Teacher Diaries: https://bit.ly/4pSx0Kt
Mr. Jordan, a second-year elementary teacher in Brooklyn, reflects on small wins in this New Teacher Diaries: https://bit.ly/4pSx0Kt
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"Teaching, I’ve learned, is less about control and more about community. It’s about showing up, again and again, even when it’s hard, especially when it’s hard."
Mr. Jordan, a second-year elementary teacher in Brooklyn, reflects on small wins in this New Teacher Diaries: https://bit.ly/4pSx0Kt
Mr. Jordan, a second-year elementary teacher in Brooklyn, reflects on small wins in this New Teacher Diaries: https://bit.ly/4pSx0Kt
Thousands of paraprofessionals mobilized throughout 2025 to fight for the $10,000 annual "RESPECT check," only to have City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams block it. The UFT will redouble its efforts in the new year. Read: https://www.uft.org/news/opinion/editorials/our-fight-isnt-over
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thousands of paraprofessionals mobilized throughout 2025 to fight for the $10,000 annual "RESPECT check," only to have City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams block it. The UFT will redouble its efforts in the new year. Read: https://www.uft.org/news/opinion/editorials/our-fight-isnt-over
The Trump administration's mass deportation agenda has triggered anxiety and absenteeism in New York City public schools. Yet despite the bleakness of the situation, educators remain committed to protecting their students and advocating for them. Read: https://bit.ly/3MUpnV3
Schools feel chill of ICE raids
The Trump administration's mass deportation agenda has triggered anxiety and absenteeism in New York City public schools. Yet despite the bleakness of the situation, educators remain committed to prot...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Trump administration's mass deportation agenda has triggered anxiety and absenteeism in New York City public schools. Yet despite the bleakness of the situation, educators remain committed to protecting their students and advocating for them. Read: https://bit.ly/3MUpnV3
UFT members at the six sites that make up District 31 Pre-K Centers on Staten Island are no longer staying silent in the face of mistreatment from their principal, thanks to Chapter Leader Amy Craine. Read: https://bit.ly/3MFErWF
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
UFT members at the six sites that make up District 31 Pre-K Centers on Staten Island are no longer staying silent in the face of mistreatment from their principal, thanks to Chapter Leader Amy Craine. Read: https://bit.ly/3MFErWF
A calmer pace. More individualized attention. Fewer distractions. Those are among the greatest benefits teachers say they’re seeing in their classrooms this year as the state class size law enters its third year of implementation.
Read: https://bit.ly/3MOHuvx
Room to breathe
A calmer pace. More individualized attention. Fewer distractions. Those are among the greatest benefits teachers say they’re seeing in their classrooms this year as the state class size law enters its...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A calmer pace. More individualized attention. Fewer distractions. Those are among the greatest benefits teachers say they’re seeing in their classrooms this year as the state class size law enters its third year of implementation.
Read: https://bit.ly/3MOHuvx
About 300 UFT members from schools across the city attended one of the union's immigration workshops in October and November. The sessions walked members through the steps to establish school-based committees to support and defend immigrant families.
Read: https://bit.ly/4qfink4
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
About 300 UFT members from schools across the city attended one of the union's immigration workshops in October and November. The sessions walked members through the steps to establish school-based committees to support and defend immigrant families.
Read: https://bit.ly/4qfink4
Since Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)’s inception, federal reporting has helped identify inequities across race, disability category and geography. Those insights have shaped funding and driven reforms that move schools closer to inclusion.
Trump Administration Proposals on Special Education Risk Violating Students’ Rights
Educators and disability advocates say two proposals from the Trump Administration could weaken oversight of disparities in special education.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Since Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)’s inception, federal reporting has helped identify inequities across race, disability category and geography. Those insights have shaped funding and driven reforms that move schools closer to inclusion.
"Lowering the retirement age won’t be easy, but the coming year provides a window of opportunity. With affordability becoming the No. 1 issue in the city, the state and nationally, we see a path forward." - UFT President Michael Mulgrew
Read the column: https://bit.ly/48XJoRT
Read the column: https://bit.ly/48XJoRT
Fix Tier 6 in ’26
We launched our “6” days campaign on Dec. 6. On the sixth of every month, schools will participate in coordinated actions to educate members about the need to fix Tier 6 of the pension system, build v...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Lowering the retirement age won’t be easy, but the coming year provides a window of opportunity. With affordability becoming the No. 1 issue in the city, the state and nationally, we see a path forward." - UFT President Michael Mulgrew
Read the column: https://bit.ly/48XJoRT
Read the column: https://bit.ly/48XJoRT
UFT members and their parent allies sent nearly 9,000 emails and flooded Speaker Adrienne Adams’ socials in Nov. and Dec. urging a vote on the RESPECT check bill. Adams continues to block the bill. Read about how the fight will continue in the new year: https://bit.ly/3Y0HbjQ
Fight for ‘RESPECT ’ continues
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams blocked the “RESPECT check” bill from coming to a vote before the full City Council this year.
But the UFT plans to redouble its efforts to get the bill across the ...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
UFT members and their parent allies sent nearly 9,000 emails and flooded Speaker Adrienne Adams’ socials in Nov. and Dec. urging a vote on the RESPECT check bill. Adams continues to block the bill. Read about how the fight will continue in the new year: https://bit.ly/3Y0HbjQ
Dorothy "Dorrie" Moller, a devoted paraprofessional who loved her work and was loved in return by the medically fragile students she served at PS 37 on Staten Island, died on Sept. 2 at the age of 67. Read about her life and legacy: https://ufthonors.uft.org/moller/
December 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Dorothy "Dorrie" Moller, a devoted paraprofessional who loved her work and was loved in return by the medically fragile students she served at PS 37 on Staten Island, died on Sept. 2 at the age of 67. Read about her life and legacy: https://ufthonors.uft.org/moller/
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It's a blessing the Perez Blanco family was able to leave 26 Federal Plaza, free and intact as a family.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It's a blessing the Perez Blanco family was able to leave 26 Federal Plaza, free and intact as a family.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
We joined @uft.org members, faith leaders, and advocates to offer support to this family, who are seeking asylum. Today, thankfully, these parents were not separated from their three children.
UFT Honors Danielle Lehtinen, a longtime art and music teacher and chapter leader at PS 58 in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. She was a committed arts educator and dedicated union activist who promoted a culture of respect for educators and students. Read: https://ufthonors.uft.org/lehtinen/
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
UFT Honors Danielle Lehtinen, a longtime art and music teacher and chapter leader at PS 58 in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. She was a committed arts educator and dedicated union activist who promoted a culture of respect for educators and students. Read: https://ufthonors.uft.org/lehtinen/
This week the labor movement had a big win: legislators in Utah voted overwhelmingly to repeal a law that prevented public employees from unionizing. Sending solidarity to our fellow educators in Utah
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48KXMNd
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48KXMNd
Utah lawmakers repeal anti-public union law rather than face November vote — but future uncertain
In a special session Tuesday night, Utah lawmakers voted to strike a new law barring public employees from collective bargaining — but the fight for unions may not be over.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This week the labor movement had a big win: legislators in Utah voted overwhelmingly to repeal a law that prevented public employees from unionizing. Sending solidarity to our fellow educators in Utah
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48KXMNd
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48KXMNd
Bernardo Sanchez, a patient and loving paraprofessional and UFT paraprofessional representative at P94@P276, a District 75 program in Manhattan, died on Nov. 1. He was 77. Read about the exemplary educator and colleague's life and legacy: https://ufthonors.uft.org/sanchez/
December 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Bernardo Sanchez, a patient and loving paraprofessional and UFT paraprofessional representative at P94@P276, a District 75 program in Manhattan, died on Nov. 1. He was 77. Read about the exemplary educator and colleague's life and legacy: https://ufthonors.uft.org/sanchez/
Thee UFT has compiled resources on the rights of immigrants, the current threat of deportation and how we as educators can support our immigrant students and their families. NYC public schools have extra city and state protections, regardless of federal policy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iLJpgp
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iLJpgp
December 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Thee UFT has compiled resources on the rights of immigrants, the current threat of deportation and how we as educators can support our immigrant students and their families. NYC public schools have extra city and state protections, regardless of federal policy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iLJpgp
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iLJpgp
The deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 10 for UFT members who are currently enrolled in the Board of Education Retirement System to (optionally) request a transfer into the Teachers’ Retirement System, under a new state law signed by Gov. Hochul. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49YBytz
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 10 for UFT members who are currently enrolled in the Board of Education Retirement System to (optionally) request a transfer into the Teachers’ Retirement System, under a new state law signed by Gov. Hochul. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49YBytz
An injustice to one is an injustice to all. District 21's motto — “It’s not about me, it’s about we” — reflects who we are as unionists. Through this action, we demonstrated that we will continue to stand as a united front. Educators will not tolerate disrespect in the workplace.
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
An injustice to one is an injustice to all. District 21's motto — “It’s not about me, it’s about we” — reflects who we are as unionists. Through this action, we demonstrated that we will continue to stand as a united front. Educators will not tolerate disrespect in the workplace.
TOMORROW, Saturday, Dec. 6 is the day! Join us for a Fixing Tier 6 in '26 Virtual Kickoff! Hear the plan, get activated and make Albany listen — because educators deserve to thrive, not just survive. Check your email for the registration link! #FixTier6
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
TOMORROW, Saturday, Dec. 6 is the day! Join us for a Fixing Tier 6 in '26 Virtual Kickoff! Hear the plan, get activated and make Albany listen — because educators deserve to thrive, not just survive. Check your email for the registration link! #FixTier6
At a press conference ahead of today's City Council meeting, Speaker Adrienne Adams talked about needing dignity, opportunity and safety for all New Yorkers, especially pay equity for women and people of color.
December 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
At a press conference ahead of today's City Council meeting, Speaker Adrienne Adams talked about needing dignity, opportunity and safety for all New Yorkers, especially pay equity for women and people of color.
It's not a cure-all, but early research found that cell phone bans improve teachers' stress levels. 💆🏽♀️😌 How has the phone ban helped you and your school?
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iDCp5b
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iDCp5b
Do Cellphone Bans Curb Teacher Burnout?
Researchers examined the impact on teachers in two middle schools.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's not a cure-all, but early research found that cell phone bans improve teachers' stress levels. 💆🏽♀️😌 How has the phone ban helped you and your school?
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iDCp5b
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iDCp5b
Research shows that students who participate in social-emotional learning programs do better in school — both academically and socially.
Read more and find tools to foster these important skills here: https://bit.ly/4o6ebSj
Read more and find tools to foster these important skills here: https://bit.ly/4o6ebSj
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Research shows that students who participate in social-emotional learning programs do better in school — both academically and socially.
Read more and find tools to foster these important skills here: https://bit.ly/4o6ebSj
Read more and find tools to foster these important skills here: https://bit.ly/4o6ebSj
SAVE THE DATE and register now! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6 on Zoom for a Fixing Tier 6 in '26 Virtual Kickoff! Hear the plan, get activated and make Albany listen — because educators deserve to thrive, not just survive. Watch your email for the registration link! #FixTier6
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE and register now! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6 on Zoom for a Fixing Tier 6 in '26 Virtual Kickoff! Hear the plan, get activated and make Albany listen — because educators deserve to thrive, not just survive. Watch your email for the registration link! #FixTier6