Happy First Monday of Summer Vacation! UFT Solidarity knows that our members really worked to earn this well-deserved summer break. We know that in these uncertain times our union should be a comfort to us. While we cannot guarantee what will happen over the next few weeks or months; you… Read More
The Department of Education, in consultation with the union, has issued new guidance to principals about issues facing our schools during this challenging time. The FAQ released by the DOE this week answers some of the pressing questions that have arisen since we entered the remote teaching and learning era on March… Read More
We heard your concerns about the original Special Education Remote Learning Plan and worked in collaboration with the city Department of Education to streamline the plan. The updated plan, which is being disseminated by the DOE today, is now directly accessible in SESIS. The IEP case manager (the special education… Read More
Whose the Hero Now? To : UFT president Michael Mulgrew, On March 15, 2020 , this day will go down in history as the day All Educational systems closed down for Fear of the Pandemic CoVID 19. All but one in the entire city , Independent Family Childcare. You worked… Read More
Parents, we just received word that Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared that NYC Schools will close “imminetly” and that NYC schools must have a plan for childcare and food in place within the next 24 hours. While we still await word from Mayor DiBlasio when exactly schools will close, if… Read More
#Closetheschools: A Plea from the UFT Solidarity Council and Membership UFT Solidarity urges members to please sign and share this petition to close NYC Schools and protect members in Central Offices: https://www.change.org/p/andrew-m-cuomo-close-all-nyc-schools-because-of-coronavirus-outbreak-and-taking-classes-online Over the weekend, Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency across New York State and urged people… Read More
Disclaimer: The anecdotals and suggestions are offered freely by UFT members. We understand that all situations are different and similar results are not guaranteed if you follow all guidance listed below. Dear Member Support: I am trying to transfer out of my toxic school. I’ve been trying to get out… Read More
Seasoned ELA teacher Rebecca Paulson (not her real name) works in a co-located high school campus and posted this list of “tips” from the National Education Associate (NEA) and her own commentary on top. We all want to know, Where is the AFT’s statement? How out of touch is the… Read More
It’s almost job hunting season! Might be a good time to begin making lists of schools you plan to apply to, regardless if they are advertising an opening or not (lots of openings are unknown and principals like collecting resumes early). While you may not see many vacancies posted on… Read More
Thank you dear members for your patience and nominations. You all have surpassed our expectations with the number of nominations of administrators from across all five borough and across different grade bands. We have decided to call this list the CARE List (thank you to those who voted and the… Read More
