@UFTTeamHS

The official twitter account of the Academic High Schools' Division of the United Federation of Teachers.

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NY high school students in top 10% of class to be automatically accepted to SUNY

The direct-admissions program will begin with students from New York City public schools and dozens of other districts and will eventually be expanded statewide.

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NYC's algebra curriculum mandate is now citywide. The teachers union is pushing back.

The union cites a lack of support for students who fall behind and the speed with which teachers need to get through the curriculum.

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Please give our students all they need to navigate this city today, in order to lead it tomorrow. . . chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/1…

By the numbers: Trips jump 36% with switch to student OMNY cards

The switch The switch to OMNY cards set off a wave of excitement for hundreds of thousands of kids whose public transit options suddenly multiplied.

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Register to watch the Vice Presidential Debate with fellow union members, tomorrow, October 1! web.cvent.com/event/6ab5ff62…
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Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s Education Policies Radically Contrast

Public schools developed as an institution unique to the United States, an institution providing free schooling in every city, suburb, town, and rural area. The purpose of public schooling has long…

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FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence opens nominations for Bronx public school teachers – Bronx Times

The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence opened nominations on Sept. 9 for its sixth annual awards. The awards provide cash prizes to New York City public

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NYC schools weigh cellphone ban amid focus concerns

NYC public schools consider a cellphone ban as a UFT survey reveals concerns over student focus. Educators weigh impact of devices on learning environments.

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High School Admissions process begins in October! schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/e…

Enroll Grade by Grade

How to apply and enroll in NYC public schools, grade by grade

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Two high school teachers will be bringing a global perspective to their classrooms this school year since getting to travel and teach abroad after winning a Fulbright award. uft.org/news/feature-stories…

High school teachers win Fulbright award

High school teachers Lisa-Erika James and Marc Martorana, the only two New York City public school teachers to receive the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award for the 2023-2024...

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Smartphones in Schools (Published 2024)

How educators are fighting against distractions.

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Great opportunity for students to develop their thinking, writing, researching and collaborating. studentreportinglabs.org/

PBS News Student Reporting Labs

PBS News Student Reporting Labs is a hands-on student journalism training program that connects young people to real-world experiences and educators to resources and community.

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NYC girls outperform boys academically. But they’re less satisfied with school.

In student surveys, girls reported significantly lower levels of satisfaction across a range of questions about students’ classroom experiences and their interactions with peers and adults.

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The new partnership between the UFT, Micron Technology and the American Federation of Teachers is a win for all parties.
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Fixing the iniquities of Tier 6 has long been a union priority. This year, we made significant progress. And we will make more, together. uft.org/news/news-stories/ne…

Getting a ‘fix’ on fairness

Thanks to vigorous lobbying by members from the UFT, its state affiliate NYSUT and other public employee unions in New York state, state lawmakers approved a change in the final average salary...

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How NY graduation requirements could soon change under state proposal

The proposed actions follow a set of recommendations by the Blue Ribbon Commission and include ending a requirement that students pass state Regents exams to earn a diploma.

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Congratulations to all the amazing UFT School Secretaries. Everyone knows you run every school!
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Most NYC high schools don’t have a newspaper. Teachers can help change that.

This NYC English teacher had no reporting background. Here’s what he learned teaching a journalism class.

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Congrats to all the graduating seniors and recipients of the Albert Shanker Scholarship.
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Congratulations to the wonderful UFT high school educators, unionists, and champions serving the great young people of NYC.
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Unbelievable performances last night at our Spring Concert! Congratulations to our Music Department. Don't miss Night 2 tonight. @NYCDOED15 @CECDistrict15 @DOEChancellor @BrooklynNorth
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