The IRS has announced the total amount that employees can contribute to their tax-deferred annuity and/or Roth accounts in the 2026 calendar year. If you are under age 50, the maximum amount you can ...

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 ...

TRS may ask retirees to complete a Retirement Allowance Verification Form annually. If you receive such a letter, don't ignore it. The UFT posthumously honored two accomplished members who died this ...

No. Days when DOE employees do not work (such as a holiday, a school break or a weekend) during your parental leave will not extend its six-week duration. However, if you are a birth parent who uses ...

While paraprofessionals must be available to change soiled diapers or clothes promptly, teachers are responsible for the health and safety of the classroom environment and should take any steps ...

Notification and/or Approval No referrals needed. Preauthorization for some services required. Referrals needed for specialists. Preferred provider: no copay. Nonpreferred PCP: $10 copay. Referrals ...

What resources does the Member Assistance Program recommend that can help my family member who is affected by my addiction?

The contractual provision regarding the DOE’s obligation to provide basic instructional supplies and books was updated and expanded. The DOE is now obligated to provide staff with access to electronic ...

At this clinic for UFT members in Tier 4 of the Teachers' Retirement System, we'll talk about pension milestones, how to calculate your reimbursement for unused CAR days when you retire, final average ...

Talking roles are discussion jobs that rotate among students in a small discussion group. The roles give quieter students a clear entry point, encourage active listening and build accountability.

you have participated in the TDA Program for at least one year; you are an in-service member, or you are on a leave of absence, or you have TDA Deferral status; you are not in default on an existing ...

If you would like that option, teachers may choose to be videotaped during their Initial Planning Conference with their evaluator. Videotaping can’t happen without a teacher’s consent on the form that ...