Members of the New York City Council announced proposed legislation to give every UFT-represented paraprofessional a permanently recurring annual payment of $10,000 or more. This proposed legislation ...

The Teachers’ Retirement System will introduce a Roth option in addition to its Tax-Deferred Annuity Program starting in 2026 ...

The UFT Retired Teachers Committee has a long history of activism and union involvement. Our current retiree committees are continuing this tradition.

Caring for the whole child is who we are and it is what we do. That’s why the UFT is calling upon you once again to bring the ...

Are you concerned about paying back your student loans? The weight of student debt can be a heavy burden, and exploring your options and applying for the right programs can be complicated. Luckily, ...

If you believe your contractual rights have been violated, you should contact your chapter leader for advice and assistance. The chapter leader will enter your grievance in the UFT grievance system ...

The Pets in the Classroom Grants Program issues grants to teachers and supporting school staff in grades Pre-K to 12 to teach about responsible pet care while allowing students to bond with animals.

What differentiates “specially designed instruction” from core instruction and supplemental and intensive interventions (response to intervention or multi-tiered system of support)? As illustrated in ...

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for K–12 teachers who have taught STEM subjects for at least five years. Educators spend 11 months in a ...

The NYC Employees PPO plan for in‑service members and pre-Medicare retirees will replace the GHI CBP plan on Jan. 1, 2026. Premium-free health care for city workers is now locked in for the next five ...

JHS/MS (all grades 4 – 8 or 5 – 9, if are located in a middle school, then middle school class size applies): 33 students in non-Title I schools; 30 in Title I schools. HS: 34 students; 50 in Physical ...

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public ...