Public schools in New York city may hire external teachers (not currently employed by the Department of Education) in certain ...

A high school where students do maintenance work on airplanes. A student-created clothing brand that sells out of a student-run, brick-and-mortar store. These were just a few of the innovative Career ...

United Community Schools works to improve student achievement by addressing the educational, emotional, social and health issues that can stand in the way of learning. In schools across New York City, ...

The UFT has turned up the pressure on City Council leaders to bring the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals to a committee hearing and a vote. Forty-seven of 51 City Council members have ...

Family child care providers may be reimbursed for up to 100% of the out-of-pocket premium costs of your qualified NY State of ...

"The union listens to the voices of its members. There is no clear consensus among our members in this year’s mayoral primary. It is one of the most polarizing races we have seen from a union ...

March 2010 marked the 50th anniversary of the union’s formation, the beginning of its remarkable growth and extraordinary power and influence. Those 50 years of triumphs and advocacy have strengthened ...