United Federation of Teachers

Thousands of protesters, accompanied by unions including the TWU, the UFT, and others, are expected to march from Foley Square to Wall Street Oct. 5, 2011.

The city has nearly 1,000 more overcrowded classrooms this year than last year, the United Federation of Teachers said.

State scores remained flat after dropping significantly when exams were made more difficult.

Less than 60 percent of new teachers were granted tenure this year, down from 97 percent back in '06-'07.

A judge has denied the UFT and NAACP's request for a preliminary injuction preventing the closure or relocation of 22 struggling schools.

The UFT has reached a deal with the city DOE to accept a new teacher evaluation system to ensure city schools stay eligible for federal funds.

About 1,000 city workers will still be laid off under the budget plan, set to be approved by the City Council Tuesday.

A crowd rallied outside P.S. 51 in Hell's Kitchen Wednesday to protest the Department of Education's proposal.

A teachers' union lawsuit aims to halt school closings and charter school co-locations, including Upper West Success Academy.

Last year the union was successful in halting the shuttering of 19 schools the city tried to close for poor performance.

The state also voted in its new Education Commissioner, Dr. John King Jr., in addition to the new standards.

Workers at Opportunity Charter School in Harlem are seeking representation by the United Federation of Teachers.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he isn't running for office, but he's registered with the State Board of Elections anyway.

Parents, education officials and experts will discuss education at a forum hosted by State Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Supporters from Community Board 1 and the teacher's union say the millionaire's tax could offset cuts to education.