A bill that would require kindergarteners to be screened before advancing to first grade passed the state House Primary and Secondary Education Committee Wednesday morning.

In Alabama, 304,964 students and 5,741 teachers lack adequate internet access. Up to 231,999 students and 1,471 teachers are without the technology and devices at home to support distance learning.

As a UFT member, you have a comprehensive health benefits package that city unions jointly negotiate for their members and the supplemental benefits that the UFT Welfare Fund provides. Although you ...