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Classroom Prep Time Is Back (opens the original)
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There’s an important update to the classroom preparation guidance we shared earlier this week. After UFT members raised concerns, shared the information, and started asking questions, the DOE has now sent additional guidance to principals stating that schools “must prioritize sufficient designated periods of time” for teachers to prepare and organize their classrooms during September 8th and 9th. That is movement, but the stronger language from last year’s OLR guidance, which
Classroom Setup Time (opens the original)
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Happy first day of September, and SURPRISE! The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) has removed classroom setup time from this year’s labor guidance sent to superintendents and principals. Classroom Teacher and UFT Chapter Leader Leah Lin breaks it down: When language affecting our time and working conditions changes, who is paying attention before members are left to discover it themselves? Click the Instagram link below to listen
“ALL-OUT-WAR” (opens the original)
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PARA RESPECT CHECK PASSED -- Now what? (opens the original)
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Dear UFT Members,Happy Friday! We are interrupting your fabulous summer vacation or dynamic summer school experience to bring you some important news about the PARA RESPECT CHECK.Yesterday (July 16) NYC City Council voted and approved the bill for the Para Respect Check. As written, the bill provides for a one-time $10,000 payment to all paraprofessionals, including subs (subs who do not work the entire school year will receive pro-rated payment for the days they did work). The $10,000 will be s
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