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Brewing WellnessBrewing WellnessRevisiting the UFT’s new 24/7 mental health helplineMarch can feel like the longest month of the school year for educators. That’s why we’re taking a moment to revisit our August conversation with Carleton Archer, the vice president of operations at Vibrant Emotional Health, to discuss the UFT’s partnership with Vibrant to launch the union’s 24/7, year-round mental health support line for UFT members at 866-UFT-FOR-U. Tune in as we discuss the importance of this initiative and answer frequently asked questions about the helpline. Plus, exciting news: The helpline is now available via chat and text!2025-03-0324 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessRevisiting the UFT’s new 24/7 mental health helplineMarch can feel like the longest month of the school year for educators. That’s why we’re taking a moment to revisit our August conversation with Carleton Archer, the vice president of operations at Vibrant Emotional Health, to discuss the UFT’s partnership with Vibrant to launch the union’s 24/7, year-round mental health support line for UFT members at 866-UFT-FOR-U. Tune in as we discuss the importance of this initiative and answer frequently asked questions about the helpline. Plus, exciting news: The helpline is now available via chat and text!2025-03-0324 minTalk Out of SchoolTalk Out of SchoolWhat’s going on with the UFT Welfare Fund?- with Marianne Pizzitola and Ronnie AlmonteJonathan Halabi - UFT Welfare Fund nest egg – bigger than most nestsRonnie Almonte - The UFT Welfare Fund Widens Gap Between Investments and Benefits Paid—AgainRonnie Almonte - The UFT Welfare Fund is Prioritizing Investments over Dental BenefitsThe Wire - UFT Mulgrew’s Unity Caucus vows to protect our Welfare Fund from themselves?The Wire - Mulgrew and UFT Unity, Not MLC, Initiated Health Cuts 2024-10-2057 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT + Vibrant: About our 24/7 mental health helplineWe chat with Carleton Archer, the vice president of operations at Vibrant Emotional Health, about the UFT’s exciting new partnership with Vibrant. This collaboration has launched a 24/7, year-round mental health support line for UFT members. Listen in as we discuss the importance of this new initiative and answer frequently asked questions about the helpline. If you need mental health assistance, don't hesitate to call 1-866-UFT-FOR-U.2024-08-2622 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT + Vibrant: About our 24/7 mental health helplineWe chat with Carleton Archer, the vice president of operations at Vibrant Emotional Health, about the UFT’s exciting new partnership with Vibrant. This collaboration has launched a 24/7, year-round mental health support line for UFT members. Listen in as we discuss the importance of this new initiative and answer frequently asked questions about the helpline. If you need mental health assistance, don't hesitate to call 1-866-UFT-FOR-U.2024-08-2622 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessAdvocacy for LGBTQ RightsJust in time for Pride Month, this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast features a conversation with UFT educator Rashad Brown, co-chair of the UFT’s Pride Committee. He joins Mindy Rosier of the UFT Teacher Center for a discussion of the committee’s advocacy and goals, which include creating safe spaces within school communities. The committee also hosts the Daniel Dromm Scholarship Brunch and participates in an annual AIDS walk and a Pride March, which this year will be Sunday, June 30.2024-05-2825 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessAdvocacy for LGBTQ RightsJust in time for Pride Month, this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast features a conversation with UFT educator Rashad Brown, co-chair of the UFT’s Pride Committee. He joins Mindy Rosier of the UFT Teacher Center for a discussion of the committee’s advocacy and goals, which include creating safe spaces within school communities. The committee also hosts the Daniel Dromm Scholarship Brunch and participates in an annual AIDS walk and a Pride March, which this year will be Sunday, June 30.2024-05-2825 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT parental leaveAre you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? If you are a UFT member employed by the Department of Education, you are eligible for paid parental leave. In this special episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Tanisha Franks, member representative, and Emily James, special projects coordinator, discuss the details. Birth parents, partners of birth parents, and foster and adoptive parents are all entitled to paid parental leave. To register for a workshop or to learn more about the paid parental leave benefit, visit UFT.org/parental-leave; for questions, call the UFT at 212-331-6311.2023-10-3030 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT parental leaveAre you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? If you are a UFT member employed by the Department of Education, you are eligible for paid parental leave. In this special episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Tanisha Franks, member representative, and Emily James, special projects coordinator, discuss the details. Birth parents, partners of birth parents, and foster and adoptive parents are all entitled to paid parental leave. To register for a workshop or to learn more about the paid parental leave benefit, visit UFT.org/parental-leave; for questions, call the UFT at 212-331-6311.2023-10-3030 minM2Q Quality PodcastM2Q Quality PodcastM2Q #26 - Automatiseren van functionele- en regressietesten met UFTIn deze 2de aflevering van de 5 delige Quality Podcast reeks rond Test Automation Tools geeft Darko Grabovac, Senior Test Engineer at VRT en consultant @M2Q.be,  jullie inzichten in de belangrijkste functionaliteiten van UFT,  de Do's en Dont's en een aantal Take Aways voor het gebruik van deze tool voor het automatiseren van functionele- en regressietesten met UFT.>>> Ben je meer een lezer? Kijk op onze website. 2023-10-0909 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessAn introduction to the Brewing Wellness podcastNourishing UFT members, one conversation at a time. Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members. In order to do the work you do every day and be present for your loved ones, students, patients and colleagues, your cup has to be full. Brewing Wellness focuses on mental health and wellness topics that can help us all thrive in our professional and personal lives. Selma Williams is the host. A new episode is released on the last Monday of...2023-08-2303 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessAn introduction to the Brewing Wellness podcastNourishing UFT members, one conversation at a time. Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members. In order to do the work you do every day and be present for your loved ones, students, patients and colleagues, your cup has to be full. Brewing Wellness focuses on mental health and wellness topics that can help us all thrive in our professional and personal lives. Selma Williams is the host. A new episode is released on the last Monday of...2023-08-2303 minTalk Out of SchoolTalk Out of SchoolThe Co-location Transfer School lawsuit/ Why OT/PTs Voted Down their Proposed UFT ContractHearings today on charter co-locations and the eviction of West Side HS focused on class sizeLawsuit filed against NYC Education Department to block relocation of West Side High SchoolPublic school occupational and physical therapists reject the new UFT contract, demand higher pay2018 UFT Resolution to stand in solidarity with occupational and physical therapists throughout the renegotiation of a contract with the city of New YorkOp-Ed: Occupation and Physical Therapists Continue to Fight for a Fair UFT Contract 2023-07-1654 minINOVAJORINOVAJORMicrofone Aberto _ UFT 20 anosDesculpe pelo erro anterior. Segue a nova versão: No episódio de hoje do Microfone Aberto, conversamos com Dimas Magalhães, Diretor de Assuntos Comunitários da Pró-Reitoria de Extensão e Cultura da UFT, sobre o papel da universidade na comunidade e as ações de extensão promovidas pela instituição. Não perca essa oportunidade de saber mais sobre as iniciativas da UFT em prol da sociedade! Ouça agora mesmo no Spotify. Reportagem de Julia Falqueti 2023-05-1204 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewTime for a Fair ContractThe UFT podcast “On the Record with Michael Mulgrew" tackles two key issues for UFT members: the DOE-UFT contract and health care. Episode 2 opens with a briefing on efforts by the UFT and the other municipal unions to preserve premium-free health care for their members. And then two UFT officers who attended the union’s first bargaining session with the city and the DOE walk us through what to expect as contract talks get underway.2022-10-2021 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewMaking Small Class Sizes RealThe UFT podcast “On the Record with Michael Mulgrew" starts its fourth season with a deep dive into the new class size law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. UFT President Michael Mulgrew is joined by state Sen. John Liu, a major force in getting the law passed. And we will meet the 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year Billy Green, an innovative chemistry teacher from East Harlem. 2022-09-2231 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewSeason 4 TrailerThe UFT is restarting its podcast, "On the Record with Michael Mulgrew" on Sept. 22. We'll be talking about the new small class size law, the on-going fight against school budget cuts and stories about the great work UFT members are doing. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.2022-09-2000 minRotatórias PsiRotatórias PsiT05EP05 I Seminário de Estágio Supervisionado em Psicologia - UFT Campus MiracemaObjetivando socializar saberes, desafios e experiências de práticas desenvolvidas nos campos de estágio em psicologia, o I SESPSI da UFT acontecerá com o tema: “O diálogo transdisciplinar e o fortalecimento das políticas públicas nos estágios supervisionados”. Todos(as) estão convidados(as) para participar e submeter trabalhos nas seguintes modalidades: minicursos, pôsteres e comunicação oral. ONDE Câmpus de Miracema da UFT - Unidade Cerrado QUANDO De 27/06 a 28/06 de 2022 http://sites.uft.edu.br/plataformaevento/i-seminario-de-estagio-em-psicologia2022-06-2401 minTalk Out of SchoolTalk Out of SchoolA Conversation with NYC Educators: Jonathan Halabi and Newly Elected UFT HS Executive BoardDaniel interviewed, Jonathan Halabi, the longest-serving HS chapter leader, who will share his expert analysis of the 2022 UFT election. Also interviews with the newly elected High School division teachers for UFT Executive Board - Nick Bacon, Ibeth Mejia, Lydia Howrilka, Ed Calamia, Ronnie Almonte, Alex Jallot, and Ilona Nanay. They share their vision for our union and city schools. You can also tune in online at: http://wbai.org2022-05-1457 minProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentEp 24: The History of the UFT pt. 4This week’s episode is the fourth installment of the History of the UFT series. Learn about events in the 1990s that might help to illustrate a decades-long shift in the militancy of our union and reframe what is happening today in schools.For further reading/viewing:>>https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/17/nyregion/school-asbestos-more-extensive-than-expected.html>>https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1373&context=elr>>https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/26/nyregion/school-official-sent-to-prison-over-false-asbestos-reports.html>>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/nyregion/eric-adams-philip-banks-deputy-mayor.html>>https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/old-controversy-involving-nyc-mayor-elect-eric-adams-inner-circle-resurfaces/3465247/>>https://www.uft.org/files/at...2022-01-1130 minEstudante acima da médiaEstudante acima da médiaVida na escolaO décimo oitavo episódio do PIIP chegou. Nosso convidado é o professor de Educação Física, formado pelo pavor, UFT, professor Renato. O bate papo descontraído  foi em relação aos desafios do professor dentro do contexto escolar, as adaptações, os imprevistos e o posicionamento da educação física quanto disciplina escolar.Venha ser um estudante acima da média!2021-12-0122 minEstudante acima da médiaEstudante acima da médiaEpisódio 14Já está no ar o nosso episódio 14! E dessa vez tivemos como convidado o docente do curso de Educação Física- UFT Professor Lucas Xavier, onde em um bate papo bem descontraído conversamos sobre a Educação Física escolar e abordagem cultural. Foram abordados alguns conceitos e pensamentos que podem ajudar você a ser um estudante acima de média! Aperte o play2021-11-0443 minProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentEp 14: The History of the UFT pt. 3In this week's episode we jump back into the 1980's in the third installment of our miniseries on the history of the UFT. For further reading and viewing on the topic, check out the following:>>https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ684842.pdf>>https://www.uft.org/files/attachments/uft-50-years-book.pdf>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpg0UfpuUAs>>https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/10/25/22745570/nyc-school-gun-metal-detector-police>>https://www.nbc12.com/2021/10/22/theyre-overwhelmed-area-school-systems-add-mental-health-days-educators/2021-10-3138 minProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentEp 10: The History of the UFT pt. 2In the second installment of our series on the UFT, we get into the 70’s. The New York City Fiscal Crisis steals the spotlight in this one, paving the way for the five-day strike that brought us the 10- and 15-year longevity increments and more.For further reading/viewing:>>https://youtu.be/8eCWfyggVgE>>https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1050048.pdf>>https://www.uft.org/files/attachments/uft-50-years-book.pdf>>https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information/daily-covid-case-map**What do you want to share with first-year teachers? (th...2021-10-0226 minINOVAJORINOVAJORPrograma Auxílio Saúde da UFTSe você é aluno de graduação presencial da UFT e está necessitando de apoio psicológico, está aberto até o dia 2 de outubro o auxilio saúde para tratamento e aquisição de medicamento. https://docs.uft.edu.br/s/KyH28js0THKNTXLX4KLfVQ Acesse o link do edital, escute o podcast com mais orientações2021-09-2911 minEstudante acima da médiaEstudante acima da médiaConhecendo o egresso: Saulo MartinsO nosso décimo episódio está no ar! Aperte o play e conheça Saulo Martins, um egresso do curso de educação física da UFT. Batemos um papo super interessante sobre a graduação, dificuldades, estratégias para melhorar o currículo e diversos temas que podem te ajudar na jornada rumo ao certificado de conclusão de curso! E você que tem interesse em concursos na área da educação física, também falamos bastante sobre isso. Não perca tempo e ouça. Venha ser um estudante acima da média!2021-09-2830 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessHelping kids avoid substance useLearn ways of identifying students at risk of substance use and how to support them. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, the New York Times best-selling author Jessica Lahey will discuss her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. She will share her personal story as an educator with addiction, the latest research around youth and substance use and resources to support students and their families. Learn how the UFT Member Assistance Program helps union members cope with substance use and the pandemic through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online r...2021-09-2344 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessHelping kids avoid substance useLearn ways of identifying students at risk of substance use and how to support them. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, the New York Times best-selling author Jessica Lahey will discuss her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. She will share her personal story as an educator with addiction, the latest research around youth and substance use and resources to support students and their families. Learn how the UFT Member Assistance Program helps union members cope with substance use and the pandemic through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online r...2021-09-2344 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessPrioritizing Mental Wellness During a PandemicHere we are in the the 2021-22 school year, still talking about COVID-19, still wearing masks, social distancing and dealing with stressors the pandemic has created. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, mental health speaker and best-selling author Mike Veny will discuss the “next normal” and how to support people where they are.  Listen in for tips on how you can maintain your own mental wellness and support others with compassion and concern. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.or...2021-09-2335 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessPrioritizing Mental Wellness During a PandemicHere we are in the the 2021-22 school year, still talking about COVID-19, still wearing masks, social distancing and dealing with stressors the pandemic has created. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, mental health speaker and best-selling author Mike Veny will discuss the “next normal” and how to support people where they are.  Listen in for tips on how you can maintain your own mental wellness and support others with compassion and concern. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.or...2021-09-2335 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessSupporting students in their return to in-person learningStudents are trying to figure out how to navigate this new school year.  In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Dr. Miri Rosen talks about how educators can support students as we re-engage at school. Learn how to identify students in need and how creating healthy boundaries and engaging in self-care for ourselves can benefit our students.  Dr. Rosen is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.org/map.  2021-09-2335 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessSupporting students in their return to in-person learningStudents are trying to figure out how to navigate this new school year.  In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Dr. Miri Rosen talks about how educators can support students as we re-engage at school. Learn how to identify students in need and how creating healthy boundaries and engaging in self-care for ourselves can benefit our students.  Dr. Rosen is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.org/map.  2021-09-2335 minProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentEp 8: The History of the UFT pt. 1In episode 8 we begin a multi-part deep dive into the history of the United Federation of Teachers, or UFT. Meet some of the characters involved in uniting the workforce of the country’s largest school district and learn about some of the uglier moments in the union’s history.For further listening and reading on the subject matter of this week’s show:>>https://gothamist.com/news/temporary-restraining-order-issued-against-nyc-vaccine-or-test-requirement-city-employees>>https://pix11.com/news/coronavirus/education-community-protests-vaccine-mandates-in-manhattan-demonstration/>>https://news.yahoo.com/teachers-march-york-city-protest-163800886.html>>https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ocean-hill-brownsville/>>https://www.uf...2021-09-1830 minVozTerraeVozTerraeExperiencia UFT I - Periodismo¡¡Hay nueva sección en VT!!  Hoy inauguramos "Experiencia UFT", un ciclo de conversaciones por facultades y carreras que busca reunir a alumnos de primer y ultimo año con la intención de contarnos acerca de sus experiencias y expectativas sobre sus carreras.  En esta ocasión iniciamos Periodismo, conversamos con los alumnos Martin Retamal (primer año), Mato Rosales (segundo año) y Javiera Fernandez (cuarto año) acerca de sus expectativas, experiencias, visiones y proyecciones sobre su carrera y vida universitaria.  Un capitulo imperdible!  Atentos a...2021-08-2859 minEstudante acima da médiaEstudante acima da médiaNeuroanatomia criativaSe liga que o nosso sexto podcast chegou! Nossa convidada é a professora Daniele Bueno, docente do curso de educação física da UFT. Ela nos fala sobre a neuroanatomia criativa: Como aprender neuroanatomia de forma simples? Quais são as ferramentas para ajudar estudar? Essas e outras respostas vocês encontram no nosso sexto episódio do PIIP. Venha ser um estudante acima da média!2021-08-2417 minAfter Class Podcast NYCAfter Class Podcast NYCEpisode 4: James Eterno Talks UFT HistoryJames Eterno, UFT activist and one of the founders of the ICE UFT blog & caucus, speaks candidly to Johnny and Lydia regarding UFT history, union democracy, and his hopes for the 2022 UFT Election.2021-08-1250 minTalk Out of SchoolTalk Out of SchoolInside UFT Politics and History (Part 2) : How The Nation’s Most Powerful Teachers Union Impacted NYC Public SchoolsUFT: 50 Years:  https://www.uft.org/files/attachments/uft-50-years-book.pdf The Teacher Rebellion by David Selden https://www.amazon.com/Teacher-Rebellion-David-Selden/dp/0882582356 Schools Against Children: The Case for Community Control https://www.amazon.com/Schools-Against-Children-Community-Control/dp/0853451621 Blackboard Unions  by Marjorie Murphy https://www.amazon.com/Blackboard-Unions-AFT-NEA-1900-1980/dp/0801423651/ City Unions: Managing Discontent in New York City  by Mark Meir https://www.amazon.com/City-Unions-Managing-Discontent-York/dp/0813512298 T...2021-08-0757 minTalk Out of SchoolTalk Out of SchoolInside UFT Politics and History (Part 1) : How The Nation’s Most Powerful Teachers Union Impacted NYC Public Schools-------------------Resources:- UFT: 50 Years:  https://www.uft.org/files/attachments/uft-50-years-book.pdf- The Teacher Rebellion by David Seldenhttps://www.amazon.com/Teacher-Rebellion-David-Selden/dp/0882582356- Schools Against Children: The Case for Community Control by Anne Rubensteinhttps://www.amazon.com/Schools-Against-Children-Community-Control/dp/0853451621- Blackboard Unions  by Marjorie Murphyhttps://www.amazon.com/Blackboard-Unions-AFT-NEA-1900-1980/dp/0801423651/- City Unions: Managing Discontent in New York City  by Mark Meirhttps://www.amazon.com/City-Unions-Managing-Discontent-York/dp/0813512298- Tou...2021-07-1756 minLIPECastLIPECast1°|Ep.05 - Pneumonia e intercorrências respiratóriasAfinal, o que é pneumonia? Como identificar e diferenciar de outras intercorrências respiratórias? Apesar de ser um termo muito utilizado, a pneumonia envolve muitas dúvidas e confusões, principalmente no contexto atual da pandemia pelo COVID-19. Neste episódio, o LIPECast, de forma acessível, esclarece questões comuns sobre a ocorrência de pneumonia e outras intercorrências respiratórias, como a infecção pelo coronavírus. Para isso, entrevistamos a doutora Andréia Amaral, médica especialista em pneumologia pediátrica pela UFU e preceptora da Residência Médica de Pediatria da UFT, além de ser coordenadora...2021-07-1134 minLIPECastLIPECast1°|Ep.01 - Obesidade infantilEste episódio traz a introdução sobre obesidade infantil, com informações atualizadas e definições breves, para pré-entendimento do assunto. Logo depois iremos conversar com duas convidadas mais que especiais: a nutricionista Bárbara Paixão (mestranda do programa de pós-graduação, em nutrição e saúde, da Universidade Federal de Goiás e membro do grupo de pesquisa de estudos da obesidade, atualmente desenvolve o podcast “desintoxicando sua mente” no Spotify e produz conteúdo em seu instagram @nutribabipaixao) e estamos recebendo a doutora Andréia Amaral, médica pediatra especialista em pneumologia pediátrica pela UFU. Atualment...2021-05-2244 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewUFT: Use Federal Covid Dollars WiselyIn this episode of “On the Record,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew outlines the union's five-point plan to use more than $1 billion in new federal COVID-19 relief funds to help New York City public school students overcome the pandemic’s impact on their academic and social-emotional health. Mulgrew is joined by three city educators.2021-03-2419 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewTime to Put Public Schools FirstU.S. Senator Charles Schumer joins UFT President Michael Mulgrew at a recent UFT virtual Town Hall to talk about the new administration, flipping the U.S. Senate and how to leverage this change to provide public schools the resources they need to deal with the trauma of the pandemic.2021-02-1517 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewRemote Learning Part 2: Making it Work for Students and EducatorsIn the latest episode of “On the Record,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew joins UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro and Manhattan high school teacher Dominique Cistac to talk about the challenges of remote learning. This is part of an ongoing conversation about how to improve remote learning for both students and educators.2021-01-0320 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessFinding Purpose During the PandemicThe coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives in many ways, affecting everything from work to leisure activities. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Christine Whelan, who teaches classes on well-being at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares strategies for finding your purpose, even during a pandemic. Learn what happens to you when you embrace a purpose mindset and connect to something bigger, and find out how to do that. To learn more about Christine, visit her website at www.christinewhelan.com. Find out more about the UFT Member Assistance program at www.uft.org/map.2020-11-1629 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessFinding Purpose During the PandemicThe coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives in many ways, affecting everything from work to leisure activities. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Christine Whelan, who teaches classes on well-being at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares strategies for finding your purpose, even during a pandemic. Learn what happens to you when you embrace a purpose mindset and connect to something bigger, and find out how to do that. To learn more about Christine, visit her website at www.christinewhelan.com. Find out more about the UFT Member Assistance program at www.uft.org/map.2020-11-1629 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewGet Out The VoteIn this episode of “On the Record,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and UFT Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy to discuss the role public school educators are playing in this year’s elections and how educators are sick of lip service and are demanding that their elected leaders support public education and respect the work they do.2020-10-2727 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessRelationships MatterDuring this pandemic, relationships matter more than ever.  In this episode, we share tips for managing interpersonal relationships during these challenging times.  Join us as we talk with Krista Rizzo, transformational life coach, motivational speaker and a published author who specializes in relationships. To learn more about Krista, visit her website at www.whyamiyelling.com.  Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at the Membership Assistance Program [www.uft.org/map]. 2020-10-1947 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessNavigating the Return to WorkThe start of this school year poses challenges, concerns and stressors that are unique and different from any other school year. In this episode, three UFT members share their experiences and perspectives on returning to their school buildings and on teaching remotely. Learn strategies for dealing with your own feelings of stress, anxiety and fear from these intrepid New York City educators.  Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.org/map. 2020-10-0727 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessNavigating the Return to WorkThe start of this school year poses challenges, concerns and stressors that are unique and different from any other school year. In this episode, three UFT members share their experiences and perspectives on returning to their school buildings and on teaching remotely. Learn strategies for dealing with your own feelings of stress, anxiety and fear from these intrepid New York City educators.  Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources at www.uft.org/map. 2020-10-0727 minverbunden. frei. glücklich. | Mit ThetaHealing, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung & moderner Spiritualität das Mindset verändernverbunden. frei. glücklich. | Mit ThetaHealing, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung & moderner Spiritualität das Mindset verändernDein Leben verläuft in Wellen – Wie du mit "Rückfällen" in alte Muster umgehst#022 Dein Leben verläuft in Wellen – Wie du mit “Rückfällen” in alte Muster umgehst Mein Leben ist gerade so schnell und bunt, dass ich fast nicht hinterherkomme. Ich liebe Veränderungen und Weiterentwicklung, aber in all dem Trubel merke ich, wie ich in alte Muster verfalle. Kennst du das? Wenn ja, kannst du dich über die neue Podcastfolge freuen, denn darin spreche ich genau darüber! Du erfährst in der Folge: Was der Grund dafür ist, dass wir so schnell ausbrennen Was männliche Energie bedeutet Warum es so wichtig ist, sich der e...2020-10-0619 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessManaging Grief and LossGrieving the loss of a loved one, whether a family member, friend or colleague, can be complicated and difficult. Grieving during a pandemic is more complicated still. Listen in as Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D., a psychologist from McLean Hospital and cofounder of The Center for Trauma and Stress Education, shares his insights. While there is no “right” way to grieve, in this episode, we will learn strategies for coping with grief and loss so it isn’t overwhelming.  Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individua...2020-10-0220 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessManaging Grief and LossGrieving the loss of a loved one, whether a family member, friend or colleague, can be complicated and difficult. Grieving during a pandemic is more complicated still. Listen in as Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D., a psychologist from McLean Hospital and cofounder of The Center for Trauma and Stress Education, shares his insights. While there is no “right” way to grieve, in this episode, we will learn strategies for coping with grief and loss so it isn’t overwhelming.  Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individua...2020-10-0220 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT - Educação Financeira em Tempos de PandemiaCom a Profª Mestra Juliana de Melo  Apresentado pelo Prof. Kleber Abreu e pela Profª Maria Santana2020-06-2909 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT - Cuidados e estímulos para o bem-estar dos idososCom o Dr. Luis Sinésio Silva Neto Apresentado pelo Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu e Profª. Dra. Maria Santana.2020-06-2315 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT Brincadeiras em Tempo de PandemiaCom a Dra. Janaína Ribeiro de Rezende Apresentado pelo Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu e pela Profª. Dra. Maria Santana.2020-06-1707 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT - Alimentação em Tempos de PandemiaCom a Profª Dra. Sônia Lopes - Nutricionista Apresentado pelo Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu e Profª Dra. Maria Santana2020-06-0912 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTRadar da Ciência - Tecnologias da UFT no combate à COVID-19 - Fabricação de ÁlcoolEntrevista com a Profª. Dra. Carla Colares. Apresentado pelo Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu.2020-06-0307 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT - Violência DomésticaEntrevista com a Dra. Gleys Ially. Apresentado pela Profª. Dra. Maria Santana e Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu2020-06-0207 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTTecnologias da UFT no combate à COVID-19Os servidores do LABMADE apresentam as tecnologias desenvolvidas pela Universidade no combate à COVID-192020-05-2709 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTConexão UFT - Tecnologias EducacionaisPrograma com a Dra. Elaine Alves, apresentado pelo Prof. Dr. Kleber Abreu e pela Profª. Dra. Maria Santana2020-05-2609 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewFacing the challenge of the coronavirusNew York State Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa, a UFT Teacher Center instructional coach and a New York City public school parent join UFT President Michael Mulgrew to discuss the first two months of remote learning and how educators and parents need to drive decisions about the shape that schooling will take in the fall.2020-05-2133 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTRadar da Ciência - Tecnologias da UFT no combate a COVID-19 - Fabricação de protetores faciais com tecnologia 3DRadar da Ciência especial com o Prof. Dr. Warley Gramacho.2020-05-2008 minPodcasts UFTPodcasts UFTO cuidado com animais em tempos de pandemiaCom a Dra. Ana Paula, do curso de Medicina Veterinária UFT2020-05-1907 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT Retirees- Staying Connected Coast to CoastIn this special podcast episode for UFT retirees, hear how retired UFT members throughout the country are experiencing life during this pandemic and learn strategies that retirees are using to cope with the new reality. “We want our retired members to know your union is here for you and you’re not alone,” said Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy. “Listen in to our conversation as one way to stay together while remaining socially distant.” The podcast features Murphy; Christopher Chin, the director of Retiree Social Services; and Donesa Jackson and Patti Vitucci of the UFT’s Florida retiree section.2020-05-1431 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessUFT Retirees- Staying Connected Coast to CoastIn this special podcast episode for UFT retirees, hear how retired UFT members throughout the country are experiencing life during this pandemic and learn strategies that retirees are using to cope with the new reality. “We want our retired members to know your union is here for you and you’re not alone,” said Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy. “Listen in to our conversation as one way to stay together while remaining socially distant.” The podcast features Murphy; Christopher Chin, the director of Retiree Social Services; and Donesa Jackson and Patti Vitucci of the UFT’s Florida retiree section.2020-05-1431 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessHow are you managing your time and getting it all done?Learn tips and strategies about creating boundaries, setting routines and virtually supporting students in the remote era from Doreen Ng, the director of mental health at the UFT’s United Community Schools program, and Christopher Chin, the director of the union’s Retiree Social Services Department. In this interview with Lindsay Strickler-Levine, a licensed counselor with the union’s Member Assistance Program, Ng and Chin also discuss why finding a “win” every day is an important self-care tool. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individual consul...2020-05-0124 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessHow are you managing your time and getting it all done?Learn tips and strategies about creating boundaries, setting routines and virtually supporting students in the remote era from Doreen Ng, the director of mental health at the UFT’s United Community Schools program, and Christopher Chin, the director of the union’s Retiree Social Services Department. In this interview with Lindsay Strickler-Levine, a licensed counselor with the union’s Member Assistance Program, Ng and Chin also discuss why finding a “win” every day is an important self-care tool. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through individual consul...2020-05-0124 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessManaging your fear and anxiety during the pandemicUFT Member Assistance Program Director Tina Puccio, LCSW, and licensed counselors Lindsay Levine and Jenice Acosta, who have been facilitating the union’s virtual support groups, discuss that strategies that have helped UFT members deal with the fear and anxiety triggered by the coronavirus crisis. Learn more about how the individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources that the UFT Member Assistance Program offers at www.uft.org/map.2020-04-2819 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessManaging your fear and anxiety during the pandemicUFT Member Assistance Program Director Tina Puccio, LCSW, and licensed counselors Lindsay Levine and Jenice Acosta, who have been facilitating the union’s virtual support groups, discuss that strategies that have helped UFT members deal with the fear and anxiety triggered by the coronavirus crisis. Learn more about how the individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources that the UFT Member Assistance Program offers at www.uft.org/map.2020-04-2819 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewStaying Emotionally HealthyUFT President Michael Mulgrew talks about the support and counseling services the union is offering UFT members to help them cope with the stress and anxiety triggered by the school shutdown and the coronavirus crisis. He and Tina Puccio, the director of the union’s Member Assistance Program (MAP), talk about the need to stay connected even when everyone is practicing social distancing. For more information about MAP, go to www.uft.org/MAP.www.uft.org/MAP.2020-03-2307 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewDealing with the Coronavirus In this special edition of On the Record, UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks about the steps the union has taken  during the coronavirus outbreak to help protect our members and communities. UFT industrial hygienist Jennifer Long joins the discussion to separate fact from fiction. Go to the new UFT info hub for additional information and protocols regarding the coronavirus.2020-03-0910 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessTogether we make a differenceTogether we make a difference: transforming student-teacher relationships through functional fitness, with Libby Douglass, a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Wall Street and Jackie Boyle, a NYC public school teacher. Hear about the benefits of using exercise in the classroom and ways to incorporate exercise into your daily classroom routine.  Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers.2020-02-2512 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessTogether we make a differenceTogether we make a difference: transforming student-teacher relationships through functional fitness, with Libby Douglass, a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Wall Street and Jackie Boyle, a NYC public school teacher. Hear about the benefits of using exercise in the classroom and ways to incorporate exercise into your daily classroom routine.  Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers.2020-02-2512 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewCensus 2020: Making Sure We All CountNew York City and New York State stand to lose billions of federal aid dollars if all New Yorkers aren’t counted in the upcoming 2020 Census. At risk is money for schools, roads, hospitals, public transit and other vital services. The count starts on March 12. In the first part of the UFT's latest podcast, UFT President Michael Mulgrew and the Rev. Henry Allen Belin of First AME Church: Bethel talk about how educators and faith communities are working together to get people counted. In the second part, Mulgrew and NYC Census Director Julie Menin talk about how to break th...2020-01-3125 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessGetting Ready to LaunchGetting Ready to Launch with Gisele Noisy-McBride, UFT Teacher Center. How can you set yourself up for a successful school year? Hear about steps you can take to focus your actions and beliefs. Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers2020-01-2112 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessGetting Ready to LaunchGetting Ready to Launch with Gisele Noisy-McBride, UFT Teacher Center. How can you set yourself up for a successful school year? Hear about steps you can take to focus your actions and beliefs. Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers2020-01-2112 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael Mulgrew"Am I Patient 6?" Part 2In the second of a two-part series, “Am I Patient #6?”, UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks with the union’s point person for nursing, Anne Goldman, about why the UFT is fighting for legislation that would set mandatory staffing levels for surgical, emergency, critical and acute care units. Too many New York hospitals cut corners on nurse staffing, with most patients not knowing their risk of injury or death rises when a nurse-to-patient ratio increases — by even one patient — beyond 1:5. 2019-12-1914 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOwning Your ObservationHow can we make teacher observations less intimidating and more meaningful? In this season’s first episode of “On the Record with Michael Mulgrew,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks with three New York City public school educators about ways teachers can take more control over their observations. The UFT recently negotiated needed changes to the teacher evaluation process, including reducing the minimum number of observations for most teachers to two a year. But real change, Mulgrew and his guests say, will only come when we change the culture around observations – when we see observations as an opportunity to have a conver...2019-10-0727 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewHave A Great SummerOn this episode of “On The Record,” UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks about the need for educators to find ways to recharge over the summer. And UFT Marketing Promotions Executive Lorrie-Ann Gheraldi discusses some fun summer deals available on the UFT Members App. To hear this or previous episodes, go to the UFT website, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts. "On the Record" will return with new episodes this September.2019-07-1206 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewUFT Spring Education ConferencePresidential contender? Check. Inspirational stories? Check. Serenade by the NYC Schools Chancellor? Check. This year’s UFT Spring Educational Conference had it all. Catch up on all the bochinche with the latest episode of “On the Record with Michael Mulgrew” available on the UFT website, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts.2019-06-0807 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael Mulgrew"Stand Up and Run!"Ever consider running for public office? Many UFT members have the skills our communities need, but they need a nudge to "stand up and run!" Listen to the latest edition of "On the Record with Michael Mulgrew” as the UFT president asks three dynamic members of the  New York State Assembly — Alicia Hyndman, Jaime Williams and Carmen de la Rosa — to share their stories about the journeys they made to elected office and the challenges they surmounted. 2019-05-2434 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 3: Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and StaffCreating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff with Mitch Klages- Bombich, M.S. Ed., PLC professional Development Coordinator. In this podcast, you will hear about Embracing Family Diversity, Creating LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive Schools and Classrooms, and an Overview of NYCDOE Guidelines Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers  2019-05-0914 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 3: Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and StaffCreating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff with Mitch Klages- Bombich, M.S. Ed., PLC professional Development Coordinator. In this podcast, you will hear about Embracing Family Diversity, Creating LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive Schools and Classrooms, and an Overview of NYCDOE Guidelines Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers  2019-05-0914 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 2: Time Management: How can I get it all done?Time Management: How can I get it all done? with Gisele Noisy- McBride, UFT Teacher Center Field Staff . In this podcast, you will learn 3 simple and realistic steps to help you better manage time and tasks that arise during your workday. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers2019-05-0908 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 2: Time Management: How can I get it all done?Time Management: How can I get it all done? with Gisele Noisy- McBride, UFT Teacher Center Field Staff . In this podcast, you will learn 3 simple and realistic steps to help you better manage time and tasks that arise during your workday. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers2019-05-0908 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 4: 10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time with Meredith Price, a Brooklyn-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Meredith will provide her top 10 strategies on how to eat well when you have limited time during the work week. To learn more about Meredith and some of the websites she utilizes, please visit: https://www.PricelessRD.com, www.101cookbooks.com, www.cookieandkate.com , www.healthyaperture.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.o...2019-05-0915 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 4: 10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time with Meredith Price, a Brooklyn-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Meredith will provide her top 10 strategies on how to eat well when you have limited time during the work week. To learn more about Meredith and some of the websites she utilizes, please visit: https://www.PricelessRD.com, www.101cookbooks.com, www.cookieandkate.com , www.healthyaperture.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.o...2019-05-0915 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 6: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 2 of 2Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0919 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 6: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 2 of 2Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0919 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 7: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 1 of 2Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0917 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 7: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 1 of 2Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0917 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 5: Mindfulness and CompassionMindfulness and Compassion with Kristin Westbrook, the founder of Calm City Meditation and certified meditation teacher.  Kristin will guide you through three meditation techniques: a body scan, a mindfulness meditation and a loving kindness meditation. These techniques can help educators relieve the stress and bring a greater sense of calm thought the day. For more information about Calm City Meditation Station visit www.calmcitynyc.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0336 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 5: Mindfulness and CompassionMindfulness and Compassion with Kristin Westbrook, the founder of Calm City Meditation and certified meditation teacher.  Kristin will guide you through three meditation techniques: a body scan, a mindfulness meditation and a loving kindness meditation. These techniques can help educators relieve the stress and bring a greater sense of calm thought the day. For more information about Calm City Meditation Station visit www.calmcitynyc.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers.2019-05-0336 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 1: An Introduction to the Classroom CafeHi everyone, thank you for joining us for this “trailer” of the Classroom Café Podcast, where it’s all about brewing the conversation with New York City public school educators.  This podcast is presented by The United Federation of Teachers & the union's Member Assistance Program (MAP). We know you are busy and on the go in your career. But we all experience challenges in our personal and professional lives and need the support of a helping hand from time to time. For UFT members, these stresses can create a perfect storm.  For this reason, the UFT Member As...2019-05-0302 minBrewing WellnessBrewing WellnessEpisode 1: An Introduction to the Classroom CafeHi everyone, thank you for joining us for this “trailer” of the Classroom Café Podcast, where it’s all about brewing the conversation with New York City public school educators.  This podcast is presented by The United Federation of Teachers & the union's Member Assistance Program (MAP). We know you are busy and on the go in your career. But we all experience challenges in our personal and professional lives and need the support of a helping hand from time to time. For UFT members, these stresses can create a perfect storm.  For this reason, the UFT Member As...2019-05-0302 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewStudent Debt Relief ProgramSaddled with student loans? Unable to navigate the many loan forgiveness programs out there? You aren’t alone. The UFT has partnered with a new service and reputable law firm to help guide members every step of the way. UFT President Michael Mulgrew walks listeners through the Student Debt Relief Program, a new benefit for UFT members only, in the latest episode of On The Record, found on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts.2019-05-0217 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewBeyond Suspensions: Changing School Culture, One School's JourneyAt a Bronx elementary school, suspensions and disciplinary incidents are down while student happiness, academics and parental engagement are up. How? By changing school culture. Hear more as UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks with the educators and the principal at PS 42 in the Bronx about the changes they made by bringing in resources and the joint UFT-DOE program known as the Positive Learning Collaborative.2019-03-1218 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewPaid Parental Leave with Greer Hansen-VelazquezThinking of starting — or expanding — your family? UFT President Michael Mulgrew discusses paid parental leave with Greer Hansen-Velazquez, who runs UFT parental leave workshops for the expectant mothers, new fathers and adoptive and foster parents who are all eligible for six weeks of paid time off with their new children thanks to this new benefit that the UFT negotiated with the city in 2018.2019-01-1711 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewMichael speaks with Teacher of the Year Alhassan SussoUFT President Michael Mulgrew and New York State Teacher of the Year Alhassan Susso, a Bronx social studies instructor, talk about the magic of teaching and what it takes to reach students. Listen to this latest On the Record podcast available on the UFT website, on iTunes, on Spotify, on Stitcher or on Google Play. 2018-12-0715 minOn the Record with Michael MulgrewOn the Record with Michael MulgrewTeacher Evaluation The new DOE-UFT contract reduces the number of observations for the vast majority of teachers. In this episode of On the Record with Michael Mulgrew, the UFT president talks with PS 204K Chapter Leader and member of the contract negotiating team Trisha Arnold about the changes to the teacher evaluation system and how they will benefit teachers.2018-11-1615 min