The Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF)
@atfteachersunion.bsky.social
Labor union representing all licensed teachers and Essential and Related Service Educators in the Albuquerque Public Schools.
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🔴 WEARING RED TODAY IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE ✊
ATF President Dr. Ellen Bernstein's speech outside West Mesa High School this morning.
Wear #Red4PublicEd today to join us in demanding Trump and DODGE bro musk stop defunding public schools!
#ProtectOurKids
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ATF President Dr. Ellen Bernstein's speech outside West Mesa High School this morning.
Wear #Red4PublicEd today to join us in demanding Trump and DODGE bro musk stop defunding public schools!
#ProtectOurKids
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"This #HispanicHeritageMonth is no ordinary celebration or recognition of our contributions to the tapestry of this great nation. It’s a reckoning as we celebrate our culture, our resilience and our unshakeable spirit." -AFT executive vice president Evelyn DeJesus www.aft.org/celebratehhm
September 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"This #HispanicHeritageMonth is no ordinary celebration or recognition of our contributions to the tapestry of this great nation. It’s a reckoning as we celebrate our culture, our resilience and our unshakeable spirit." -AFT executive vice president Evelyn DeJesus www.aft.org/celebratehhm
Paid teacher residencies remove barriers to quality teacher preparation. New Mexico is leading the way to create financially accessible, high-quality teacher preparation. Learn more: bit.ly/4oGp92a #NewMexicoLeads
The Time is Now: Strengthening New Mexico's Educator Preparation Systems | Prepared To Teach
This report is a collaborative policy recommendation developed through discussions among members of the New Mexico Alliance for Teacher Residencies, a collective of several organizations focused on te...
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September 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Paid teacher residencies remove barriers to quality teacher preparation. New Mexico is leading the way to create financially accessible, high-quality teacher preparation. Learn more: bit.ly/4oGp92a #NewMexicoLeads
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“As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepared teachers thanks to the cutting-edge work of our state’s teacher residency programs.” – Ellen Bernstein, President of the AFT. Read: bit.ly/4fN9Sss #NewMexicoLeads
September 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepared teachers thanks to the cutting-edge work of our state’s teacher residency programs.” – Ellen Bernstein, President of the AFT. Read: bit.ly/4fN9Sss #NewMexicoLeads
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New Mexico has prepared more than 1,000 teachers through paid residencies since the 2021-22 school year, with 400 more now in training. Paid residencies are rigorous, supportive, and sustainable—New Mexico’s investment will lead to big changes in education. More: bit.ly/4fN9Sss #NewMexicoLeads
September 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New Mexico has prepared more than 1,000 teachers through paid residencies since the 2021-22 school year, with 400 more now in training. Paid residencies are rigorous, supportive, and sustainable—New Mexico’s investment will lead to big changes in education. More: bit.ly/4fN9Sss #NewMexicoLeads
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New Mexico is investing in teacher residencies to improve education for everyone. Great teacher preparation means better outcomes for teachers, students, and families. Read “The Time is Now”: bit.ly/4oGp92a #NewMexicoLeads
September 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
New Mexico is investing in teacher residencies to improve education for everyone. Great teacher preparation means better outcomes for teachers, students, and families. Read “The Time is Now”: bit.ly/4oGp92a #NewMexicoLeads
Over 6,000 Burqueños hit the streets today for our Workers Over Billionaires march to protest the anti-worker, anti-immigrant policies of Donald Trump and his billionaire backers.
#WorkersOverBillionaires #laborday2025 #Albuquerque
#WorkersOverBillionaires #laborday2025 #Albuquerque
September 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Over 6,000 Burqueños hit the streets today for our Workers Over Billionaires march to protest the anti-worker, anti-immigrant policies of Donald Trump and his billionaire backers.
#WorkersOverBillionaires #laborday2025 #Albuquerque
#WorkersOverBillionaires #laborday2025 #Albuquerque
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"As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepared teachers thanks to the cutting-edge work of our state’s teacher residency programs." — @atfteachersunion.bsky.social Pres Ellen Bernstein on new residency programs in NM.
Residency programs are preparing N.M. teachers
As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepared teachers thanks to the cutting-edge work of our
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August 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
"As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepared teachers thanks to the cutting-edge work of our state’s teacher residency programs." — @atfteachersunion.bsky.social Pres Ellen Bernstein on new residency programs in NM.
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Labor Day is more than a holiday—it’s a story of dignity, fairness & rights. 📚 Explore this collection of lessons, activities, & resources on the labor movement, from historic strikes to today’s organizing efforts: sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org
August 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Labor Day is more than a holiday—it’s a story of dignity, fairness & rights. 📚 Explore this collection of lessons, activities, & resources on the labor movement, from historic strikes to today’s organizing efforts: sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org
APS EDUCATORS: Ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25.
You have until 5 PM on Friday to vote, then no more contract ratification memes (we promise).
You have until 5 PM on Friday to vote, then no more contract ratification memes (we promise).
August 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
APS EDUCATORS: Ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25.
You have until 5 PM on Friday to vote, then no more contract ratification memes (we promise).
You have until 5 PM on Friday to vote, then no more contract ratification memes (we promise).
APS EDUCATORS: Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
August 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
APS EDUCATORS: Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER VOTE!
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Trump wants to privatize public education through school vouchers schemes and go after educators’ unions.
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Let’s send a clear message that we won’t back down.
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Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement NOW: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
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Trump wants to privatize public education through school vouchers schemes and go after educators’ unions.
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Let’s send a clear message that we won’t back down.
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Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement NOW: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
August 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER VOTE!
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Trump wants to privatize public education through school vouchers schemes and go after educators’ unions.
.
Let’s send a clear message that we won’t back down.
.
Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement NOW: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
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Trump wants to privatize public education through school vouchers schemes and go after educators’ unions.
.
Let’s send a clear message that we won’t back down.
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Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement NOW: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
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Did you miss our Social Security webinar from last night?
Check out the recording of our conversation with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @socialsecurityworks.org President @alaw202.bsky.social, AFGE Council 220 President Jessica Lapointe, and Social Security activist Eliseo Jiminez here.
Check out the recording of our conversation with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @socialsecurityworks.org President @alaw202.bsky.social, AFGE Council 220 President Jessica Lapointe, and Social Security activist Eliseo Jiminez here.
We must fight to protect Social Security
YouTube video by AFT
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August 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Did you miss our Social Security webinar from last night?
Check out the recording of our conversation with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @socialsecurityworks.org President @alaw202.bsky.social, AFGE Council 220 President Jessica Lapointe, and Social Security activist Eliseo Jiminez here.
Check out the recording of our conversation with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @socialsecurityworks.org President @alaw202.bsky.social, AFGE Council 220 President Jessica Lapointe, and Social Security activist Eliseo Jiminez here.
APS EDUCATORS: Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
August 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
APS EDUCATORS: Vote to ratify your union-negotiated agreement now: bit.ly/ATFNegVote25
The funds you donate will go directly to the distribution of food, water, medical assistance and tents on the ground in Gaza.
None of us can look at the starvation and misery that innocent civilians are enduring in Gaza without anguish.
None of us can look at the starvation and misery that innocent civilians are enduring in Gaza without anguish.
AFT Disaster Relief Fund for Gaza Humanitarian Aid
By AFT President Randi Weingarten
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August 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The funds you donate will go directly to the distribution of food, water, medical assistance and tents on the ground in Gaza.
None of us can look at the starvation and misery that innocent civilians are enduring in Gaza without anguish.
None of us can look at the starvation and misery that innocent civilians are enduring in Gaza without anguish.
Workers Over Billionaires Event This Labor Day: SAVE THE DATE!
Workers Over Billionaires Event This Labor Day: Save the Date! — Albuquerque Teachers Federation
Labor and our allies will be going big this Labor Day! Save the date—Monday, September 1st. We will be gathering in celebration of all workers and to resist ...
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August 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Workers Over Billionaires Event This Labor Day: SAVE THE DATE!
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"We, the educators of America—the future-makers, the freedom lovers—we choose community. We serve and strengthen our communities, and we know that together we can achieve what is impossible to do alone."
Check out highlights from @rweingarten.bsky.social's #TEACH25 speech
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Check out highlights from @rweingarten.bsky.social's #TEACH25 speech
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A Moment Like Never Before (Highlights)
YouTube video by AFT
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July 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"We, the educators of America—the future-makers, the freedom lovers—we choose community. We serve and strengthen our communities, and we know that together we can achieve what is impossible to do alone."
Check out highlights from @rweingarten.bsky.social's #TEACH25 speech
youtu.be/g5_O3Bs6M_U
Check out highlights from @rweingarten.bsky.social's #TEACH25 speech
youtu.be/g5_O3Bs6M_U
BREAKING: After a coalition of school districts, parents, AFT affiliates & nonprofit orgs filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin, the Education Department has now released more than $5 billion in Congress-approved public ed funding that it was unlawfully withholding. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Education Department says it will release billions in grant money withheld from schools
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
BREAKING: After a coalition of school districts, parents, AFT affiliates & nonprofit orgs filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin, the Education Department has now released more than $5 billion in Congress-approved public ed funding that it was unlawfully withholding. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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This collection from @sharemylesson.bsky.social includes a variety of resources—including lesson plans, blogs, activities, and professional development webinars—centered on these key themes of immigration, protecting communities and combating prejudice:
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
Immigration Lesson Plans and Resources
Share My Lesson offers free preK-12 immigration lesson plans and resources to help teachers build inclusive classrooms and foster mutual understanding.
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July 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This collection from @sharemylesson.bsky.social includes a variety of resources—including lesson plans, blogs, activities, and professional development webinars—centered on these key themes of immigration, protecting communities and combating prejudice:
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
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“It’s amazing what shining a spotlight can reveal. While we are encouraged that Gracias has abandoned DOGE and seems to now be taking his core business seriously, it’s disappointing it apparently took letters from his investors to finally flush out the truth.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social
AFT’s Weingarten Reacts to News of Antonio Gracias’ Departure from DOGE
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten responded after Valor Equity Partners admitted that CEO Antonio Gracias had resigned from his position working 80 hours a week for the so-called Department of...
www.aft.org
July 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“It’s amazing what shining a spotlight can reveal. While we are encouraged that Gracias has abandoned DOGE and seems to now be taking his core business seriously, it’s disappointing it apparently took letters from his investors to finally flush out the truth.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Immigrant families, students, educators, and other workers are facing unprecedented attacks on their communities, but still have basic constitutional rights. Click through to view & share our immigration resources to learn about your rights and law enforcement in and near schools and other settings.
Immigration
Americans know that our strength has always been built on the simple notion that America is a place where many become one. The AFT, as the representative of those who teach and care for our next gener...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Immigrant families, students, educators, and other workers are facing unprecedented attacks on their communities, but still have basic constitutional rights. Click through to view & share our immigration resources to learn about your rights and law enforcement in and near schools and other settings.
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BREAKING: AFT affiliates are suing the Trump-Vance administration for unlawfully withholding $5B in education funding.
Without these funds, schools face cuts to programs, staffing & services. This is a direct attack on public education.
Without these funds, schools face cuts to programs, staffing & services. This is a direct attack on public education.
AFT’s Weingarten Reacts to Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Blocking Billions in Education Funding
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after a coalition of school districts, parents, AFT affiliates and nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump-Va...
www.aft.org
July 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
BREAKING: AFT affiliates are suing the Trump-Vance administration for unlawfully withholding $5B in education funding.
Without these funds, schools face cuts to programs, staffing & services. This is a direct attack on public education.
Without these funds, schools face cuts to programs, staffing & services. This is a direct attack on public education.
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As a teacher, I’m heartbroken and furious about the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. McKnight, which gives parents the right to opt their kids out of any lesson or story that mentions LGBTQ people. 1/
June 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
As a teacher, I’m heartbroken and furious about the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. McKnight, which gives parents the right to opt their kids out of any lesson or story that mentions LGBTQ people. 1/
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Want to know how a voucher program would impact your school district?
@hilwething.bsky.social shares a free online tool to estimate the costs of vouchers—including hidden costs that are most harmful to under-resourced schools—in the new #AmericanEducator. www.aft.org/ae/summer2025/wething
@hilwething.bsky.social shares a free online tool to estimate the costs of vouchers—including hidden costs that are most harmful to under-resourced schools—in the new #AmericanEducator. www.aft.org/ae/summer2025/wething
June 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Want to know how a voucher program would impact your school district?
@hilwething.bsky.social shares a free online tool to estimate the costs of vouchers—including hidden costs that are most harmful to under-resourced schools—in the new #AmericanEducator. www.aft.org/ae/summer2025/wething
@hilwething.bsky.social shares a free online tool to estimate the costs of vouchers—including hidden costs that are most harmful to under-resourced schools—in the new #AmericanEducator. www.aft.org/ae/summer2025/wething
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Wealthy political forces created evidence for school vouchers to support their ideology, but here’s the truth: “vouchers cause some of the largest academic declines on record in education research.”
Learn more from @joshcowenmi.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator.
Learn more from @joshcowenmi.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator.
Ideology Over Evidence
www.aft.org
June 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Wealthy political forces created evidence for school vouchers to support their ideology, but here’s the truth: “vouchers cause some of the largest academic declines on record in education research.”
Learn more from @joshcowenmi.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator.
Learn more from @joshcowenmi.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator.