We made it a class project to do "something" that would help. I allowed the class to discuss ideas with each other, and find a way that we could raise money for the families of firefighters who had ...

of seeing bodies. seeing bones, Evil has buried beneath the stones. Lord, hear my plea. Lord have pity on me. Lord you are mercy. You are love. Near me,'though high in heaven above where you reign.

Beautiful skyline, sunny day Everyone scurrying on their way Twin Towers standing tall and erect Representing much of what we respect.

I have been a teacher for only six years, but 9/11 was pivotal in making me one. I was nine months pregnant. I was working at an insurance company, and on that day, I decided I had to do something ...

I loved my common-law husband very much. His name was John Andreacchio.

I was, at that time, the orchestra director for I.S. 96. We then had the largest I.S. string program in the city. We were scheduled to play at the Dial-a-Teacher event at the Sheraton on October 20.

I will always be very proud of everyone who was working at P.S. 128 that day on 9/11. It showed the true character of those who went into teaching and stayed in it with a true commitment to the ...

A week earlier I had introduced my students to writing a journal. Give details, I told them. Let readers see and feel what you describe. One student volunteered to read aloud her first entry. She ...

One type of professional learning is a professional book study or book talk. A book study can be a powerful way for educators to drive their own learning. A book study is an effective form of ...

The UFT and the DOE reached an agreement in spring of 2025 to improve transparency and fairness in the school transfer process for occupational and physical therapists.

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop in for digital "office hours" with Thomas Ayrovainen, the OT/PT chapter leader, and other chapter representatives. This is a chance to raise ...