Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3)
@pft.org
The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽
PFT.org #PHLed
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Solidarity is how we win! Gorgeous day to fight for our democracy, shoulder to shoulder with friends and allies. As our LeShawna Coleman told the crowd: Protest is powerful and fortifying. Now, go AND do! #NoKings
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U.S. District Judge Fred Biery's order, issued Saturday morning, requires that Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, be released from federal custody while their immigration case proceeds through the court system. Biery's order requires they be released by Tuesday.
Judge orders 5-year-old boy, his dad be released from Texas immigrant center
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
www.expressnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery's order, issued Saturday morning, requires that Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, be released from federal custody while their immigration case proceeds through the court system. Biery's order requires they be released by Tuesday.
A terrible loss for Philly. Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved journalist Dan McQuade, including his wife, Jan, a PFT member. www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d...
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43
Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor.
www.inquirer.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A terrible loss for Philly. Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved journalist Dan McQuade, including his wife, Jan, a PFT member. www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d...
"You have schools at 2:00 in the afternoon, and the heat was up to 50 degrees. You can't tell me it's better for anybody to learn in those conditions," stressed Arthur Steinberg, the president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. 6abc.com/post/philade... #PhlEd
Philly parents, teachers union express safety concerns after winter storm
Parents are expressing their concerns over in-person learning on Friday with the School District of Philadelphia.
6abc.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"You have schools at 2:00 in the afternoon, and the heat was up to 50 degrees. You can't tell me it's better for anybody to learn in those conditions," stressed Arthur Steinberg, the president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. 6abc.com/post/philade... #PhlEd
Friday v Thursday. What changed? 🤷🏾
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
January 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Friday v Thursday. What changed? 🤷🏾
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
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There are 1400 mentions of DOGE founder Elon Musk in the Epstein files.
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
There are 1400 mentions of DOGE founder Elon Musk in the Epstein files.
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
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Much love to the rural Minnesotans helping THEIR neighbors, too.
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Rural Minnesota isn’t staying silent.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
Rural Minnesotans Stand Up to ICE
As federal agents descend on small towns in Minnesota, residents are uniting to protect their immigrant neighbors.
inthesetimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Much love to the rural Minnesotans helping THEIR neighbors, too.
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Today's #RedFridays reminder from Childs Elementary that no matter what is happening in the city or nation, even in times of tragedy & fear, our members show up for students with dedication & joy. Schools must be safe, sacred spaces for young people to learn, build friendships, & grow. #PhlEd
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Today's #RedFridays reminder from Childs Elementary that no matter what is happening in the city or nation, even in times of tragedy & fear, our members show up for students with dedication & joy. Schools must be safe, sacred spaces for young people to learn, build friendships, & grow. #PhlEd
IN SOLIDARITY #ICEout
The targeting of 22 community members will not deter us from continuing to show up for one another and protect our fellow Minnesotans.
We look out for each other here. And we're not going to stop. #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
We look out for each other here. And we're not going to stop. #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM
IN SOLIDARITY #ICEout
"The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on the district to return to remote learning on Friday in light of 'treacherous commutes and dangerous building conditions,' @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, PFT president, said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon." #PhlEd
Tough day inside many #phled buildings. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philly schools reopened Thursday. Some students returned to snowbanks, burst pipes and frigid classrooms
“It’s a mess,” said a staffer at Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philadelphia. The school had no running water or school lunches.
www.inquirer.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
"The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on the district to return to remote learning on Friday in light of 'treacherous commutes and dangerous building conditions,' @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, PFT president, said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon." #PhlEd
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Disabled students at Penrose Elementary were forced to endure the indignity of unshoveled wheelchair ramps. That is totally unacceptable. We're calling on the District to go remote until conditions are safe for students and staff. pft.org/press/danger... #PhlEd
Dangerous Building Conditions Spur PFT Call for Return to Remote Learning on Friday
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Disabled students at Penrose Elementary were forced to endure the indignity of unshoveled wheelchair ramps. That is totally unacceptable. We're calling on the District to go remote until conditions are safe for students and staff. pft.org/press/danger... #PhlEd
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@pft.org members are the most dedicated educators. They showed up to work today even though many streets and sidewalks are still covered with giant piles of icy snow, and were greeted with freezing classrooms and busted plumbing.
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Dangerous Building Conditions Spur PFT Call for Return to Remote Learning on Friday
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
@pft.org members are the most dedicated educators. They showed up to work today even though many streets and sidewalks are still covered with giant piles of icy snow, and were greeted with freezing classrooms and busted plumbing.
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
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This school lacks heat and plumbing and should not be open today #PhlEd
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
January 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This school lacks heat and plumbing and should not be open today #PhlEd
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
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"If we have to hunt you down, the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice. And we will do so under the Constitution and laws of the United States."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
Philly DA vows to prosecute ‘wannabe Nazi' ICE agents who violate the law
YouTube video by NBC10 Philadelphia
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 AM
"If we have to hunt you down, the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice. And we will do so under the Constitution and laws of the United States."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
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ICE Out of Philly! @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social and @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social are introducing bills to protect our communities from deportation, fear, and violence. Come out to stand with all of Philly — no more ICE terror. We're also encouraging speaker sign-ups.
www.mobilize.us/ndwa-c3/even...
www.mobilize.us/ndwa-c3/even...
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
ICE Out of Philly! @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social and @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social are introducing bills to protect our communities from deportation, fear, and violence. Come out to stand with all of Philly — no more ICE terror. We're also encouraging speaker sign-ups.
www.mobilize.us/ndwa-c3/even...
www.mobilize.us/ndwa-c3/even...
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Grateful to @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social for introducing these bills today. Contact your Council members to voice your support for keeping armed federal agents away from our schools #ICEout #PhlEd pft.org/press/philad...
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Urges Swift Passage of ICE OUT Legislation
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Grateful to @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social for introducing these bills today. Contact your Council members to voice your support for keeping armed federal agents away from our schools #ICEout #PhlEd pft.org/press/philad...
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Educators across the country including @pft.org members are doing their jobs while working to assure terrified students that they are the helpers; the helpers are already here. We support the #ICEout package to keep our schools safe. pft.org/press/philad... #ICEout #PhlEd
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Urges Swift Passage of ICE OUT Legislation
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Educators across the country including @pft.org members are doing their jobs while working to assure terrified students that they are the helpers; the helpers are already here. We support the #ICEout package to keep our schools safe. pft.org/press/philad... #ICEout #PhlEd
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WATCH-- Tim Walz on his call with Trump officials: "Not once did they ever say Alex or Renee's name. Not once did they ask how the people of Minnesota were doing. So look, I know who I'm dealing with, and I know the reason that he was calling me was he needed something from us."
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
WATCH-- Tim Walz on his call with Trump officials: "Not once did they ever say Alex or Renee's name. Not once did they ask how the people of Minnesota were doing. So look, I know who I'm dealing with, and I know the reason that he was calling me was he needed something from us."
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Bring Liam home.
Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
January 29, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Bring Liam home.
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NEW: Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who ICE agents in Minneapolis nabbed last week and shipped off to a Texas detention facility with his dad, is now in poor health, his school superintendent told me today www.huffpost.com/entry/liam-c...
5-Year-Old in ICE Detention Is Sick, Says Top School Official
The 5-year-old who was taken by federal agents in Minneapolis is being held behind bars with his father in Texas.
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:59 PM
NEW: Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who ICE agents in Minneapolis nabbed last week and shipped off to a Texas detention facility with his dad, is now in poor health, his school superintendent told me today www.huffpost.com/entry/liam-c...
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TONIGHT: Join us for a webinar on the threats to our schools, hospitals and communities from intensified immigration enforcement, and learn what you can do to respond safely. Register here ⤵️
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January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
TONIGHT: Join us for a webinar on the threats to our schools, hospitals and communities from intensified immigration enforcement, and learn what you can do to respond safely. Register here ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
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We are at an inflection point. Americans are fighting back peacefully-thousands in Minnesota last week & millions across the country last fall. AFT members will stand up again for No Kings on March 28. Our communities are hurting & people deserve a gov’t that listens www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Third ‘No Kings’ nationwide protest planned for March
“This lawless police force is committing crimes all across the country,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We are at an inflection point. Americans are fighting back peacefully-thousands in Minnesota last week & millions across the country last fall. AFT members will stand up again for No Kings on March 28. Our communities are hurting & people deserve a gov’t that listens www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Wednesday will also be a remote learning day for the School District. Members: Don't forget to log in and out of Kronos! www.philasd.org/blog/2026/01... #PhlEd
January 27, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Wednesday will also be a remote learning day for the School District. Members: Don't forget to log in and out of Kronos! www.philasd.org/blog/2026/01... #PhlEd
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TOMORROW: AFT is hosting a public webinar on ways to ensure that schools, hospitals and communities are places of care, not fear, as intensified immigration enforcement efforts fuel fear and violence.
Register here and join 1/28 at 6 p.m. EST ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
Register here and join 1/28 at 6 p.m. EST ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
Immigration Enforcement: A Nation at Risk
Why Schools, Hospitals and Communities Must Remain Places of Care, Not Fear
sharemylesson.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
TOMORROW: AFT is hosting a public webinar on ways to ensure that schools, hospitals and communities are places of care, not fear, as intensified immigration enforcement efforts fuel fear and violence.
Register here and join 1/28 at 6 p.m. EST ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
Register here and join 1/28 at 6 p.m. EST ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...