The mayor has made the decision that K-8 schools will pivot to remote instruction on Monday, Jan. 26. Stay warm, stay safe.

With the incoming federal administration threatening to cut funding to our highest-need students, the UFT stands ready to work with the New York State Legislature to protect our students and school ...

Read the UFT's 2025 legislative policy recommendations for New York City below or download a PDF of these priorities. Protecting Our Schools. Protecting New York City’s schools ...

My name is Karen Alford, and I am the Vice President for Elementary Schools at the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). On behalf of the union’s more than 200,000 members, I would like to thank the ...

You may be enjoying your retirement benefits now, but you know how hard we had to fight to fix the pension tiers. Our fellow UFT members who are in Tier 6 now need our help. As it stands, they must ...

The UFT Executive Board will inform members of the vigil for Alex Pretti so they may attend as a show of support for Mr. Pretti, his family, the AFGE and all people opposed to the violent conduct of ...

Posts from the Nov. and Dec. 2025 editions of Principal's Digest pertaining to students with disabilities.

Earn one hour CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for millions across the world! Join us to learn about the diversity of experiences that come along with ...

If you are in crisis, experiencing distress, need resources or a referral, our counselors are available for UFT members 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone or text at 1-866-UFT-FOR-U, or by ...

Earn one hour CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have played active roles throughout U.S. history, yet their narratives and contributions ...

Schools should have a professional development team that at a minimum includes a literacy coach and a math coach. These coaches are colleagues, deemed to have classroom expertise, who are eager to ...