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Help families prepare before a crisis.
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
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I’m excited to join @VinGuptaMD.bsky.social and @IrwinRedlener.bsky.social for this Tuesday’s Vital Lessons webinar! Register below to join us. bsky.app/profile/shar...
This #VeteransDay, at 4PM ET, join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social & @irwinredlener.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons talk on veterans’ health, resilience & community care. 💙
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I’m excited to join @VinGuptaMD.bsky.social and @IrwinRedlener.bsky.social for this Tuesday’s Vital Lessons webinar! Register below to join us. bsky.app/profile/shar...
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Happy STEM Day! Explore @janegoodall.org’s legacy of science, empathy & action 🌍🐒
Students discover how her research with chimpanzees redefined what it means to be human.
Lesson for grades 4–12 ➡️ https://sharemylesson.com @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Students discover how her research with chimpanzees redefined what it means to be human.
Lesson for grades 4–12 ➡️ https://sharemylesson.com @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Happy STEM Day! Explore @janegoodall.org’s legacy of science, empathy & action 🌍🐒
Students discover how her research with chimpanzees redefined what it means to be human.
Lesson for grades 4–12 ➡️ https://sharemylesson.com @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Students discover how her research with chimpanzees redefined what it means to be human.
Lesson for grades 4–12 ➡️ https://sharemylesson.com @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, teach students about this turning point in history with primary sources & survivor testimony from @echoesreflections.bsky.social. 🕯️
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/teaching-about-kristallnacht-night-broken-glass-27814 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/teaching-about-kristallnacht-night-broken-glass-27814 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, teach students about this turning point in history with primary sources & survivor testimony from @echoesreflections.bsky.social. 🕯️
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/teaching-about-kristallnacht-night-broken-glass-27814 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/teaching-about-kristallnacht-night-broken-glass-27814 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
🎉 Join IDEA’s 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future—Virtual Town Hall via the National Coalition of Personnel Shortages in Special Education & Related Services (NCPSSERS)
📅 Thurs., Nov. 13 | 4–5 PM ET
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/915...
#IDEA50 #SpecialEducation @aft.org
📅 Thurs., Nov. 13 | 4–5 PM ET
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/915...
#IDEA50 #SpecialEducation @aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🎉 Join IDEA’s 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future—Virtual Town Hall via the National Coalition of Personnel Shortages in Special Education & Related Services (NCPSSERS)
📅 Thurs., Nov. 13 | 4–5 PM ET
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/915...
#IDEA50 #SpecialEducation @aft.org
📅 Thurs., Nov. 13 | 4–5 PM ET
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/915...
#IDEA50 #SpecialEducation @aft.org
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Looking for a fun family activity this Thanksgiving?
Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling.
sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...
Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling.
sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...
The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2025
Celebrate storytelling and connection this Thanksgiving with StoryCorps’ Great Thanksgiving Listen—students interview loved ones and preserve their voices in history.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Looking for a fun family activity this Thanksgiving?
Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling.
sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...
Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling.
sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...
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Last night, @rweingarten.bsky.social was presented with the Hermana Award from Grupo 21 recognizing her allyship, leadership and advocacy for Puerto Rico's students, educators and working families.
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Last night, @rweingarten.bsky.social was presented with the Hermana Award from Grupo 21 recognizing her allyship, leadership and advocacy for Puerto Rico's students, educators and working families.
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This #VeteransDay, at 4PM ET, join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social & @irwinredlener.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons talk on veterans’ health, resilience & community care. 💙
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This #VeteransDay, at 4PM ET, join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social & @irwinredlener.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons talk on veterans’ health, resilience & community care. 💙
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
#CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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We brought the books AND the beat to Turie T. Small Elementary! 🥁📚
We had a blast with the students & staff at this incredible community school in Daytona Beach, giving away free books with our #ReadingOpensTheWorld program and making some noise with music students from Bethune-Cookman University.
We had a blast with the students & staff at this incredible community school in Daytona Beach, giving away free books with our #ReadingOpensTheWorld program and making some noise with music students from Bethune-Cookman University.
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We brought the books AND the beat to Turie T. Small Elementary! 🥁📚
We had a blast with the students & staff at this incredible community school in Daytona Beach, giving away free books with our #ReadingOpensTheWorld program and making some noise with music students from Bethune-Cookman University.
We had a blast with the students & staff at this incredible community school in Daytona Beach, giving away free books with our #ReadingOpensTheWorld program and making some noise with music students from Bethune-Cookman University.
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🌈 Join @vinguptamd.bsky.social, @rweingarten.bsky.social & @trevorproject.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons webinar on supporting LGBTQIA+ students, colleagues & patients.
🗓 Nov. 17 | 6 PM ET
👉 Register: sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social
🗓 Nov. 17 | 6 PM ET
👉 Register: sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🌈 Join @vinguptamd.bsky.social, @rweingarten.bsky.social & @trevorproject.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons webinar on supporting LGBTQIA+ students, colleagues & patients.
🗓 Nov. 17 | 6 PM ET
👉 Register: sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social
🗓 Nov. 17 | 6 PM ET
👉 Register: sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social
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🗳️ Teach democracy in real time!
Explore @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social’s “Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term” with discussion questions on key races, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and 2025 trends.
👉 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Explore @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social’s “Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term” with discussion questions on key races, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and 2025 trends.
👉 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🗳️ Teach democracy in real time!
Explore @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social’s “Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term” with discussion questions on key races, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and 2025 trends.
👉 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Explore @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social’s “Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term” with discussion questions on key races, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and 2025 trends.
👉 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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With all of the back and forth over student loan forgiveness in the news, we wanted to offer these helpful resources to anyone struggling to manage their student debt. Share this graphic to spread the word!
@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
With all of the back and forth over student loan forgiveness in the news, we wanted to offer these helpful resources to anyone struggling to manage their student debt. Share this graphic to spread the word!
@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
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"As government benefits like SNAP and WIC are threatened, the FAST Fund is more crucial than ever." - Amanda Flanagan, @uupinfo.bsky.social
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
As SNAP runs out, we step in
By Amanda Flanagan
aftvoices.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"As government benefits like SNAP and WIC are threatened, the FAST Fund is more crucial than ever." - Amanda Flanagan, @uupinfo.bsky.social
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
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With leaders of 193 countries gathered in one place, September's UN General Assembly had many takeaways.
This blog examines the speeches of world leaders & shares how to utilize @cfreducation.bsky.social resources to teach about the events that transpired sharemylesson.com/blog/bringin... @aft.org
This blog examines the speeches of world leaders & shares how to utilize @cfreducation.bsky.social resources to teach about the events that transpired sharemylesson.com/blog/bringin... @aft.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With leaders of 193 countries gathered in one place, September's UN General Assembly had many takeaways.
This blog examines the speeches of world leaders & shares how to utilize @cfreducation.bsky.social resources to teach about the events that transpired sharemylesson.com/blog/bringin... @aft.org
This blog examines the speeches of world leaders & shares how to utilize @cfreducation.bsky.social resources to teach about the events that transpired sharemylesson.com/blog/bringin... @aft.org
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Help students use AI responsibly! 🧠
Join this free webinar to learn how to teach research, source verification & citation skills in the age of AI.
👉 Register here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-... @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Join this free webinar to learn how to teach research, source verification & citation skills in the age of AI.
👉 Register here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-... @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Help students use AI responsibly! 🧠
Join this free webinar to learn how to teach research, source verification & citation skills in the age of AI.
👉 Register here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-... @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Join this free webinar to learn how to teach research, source verification & citation skills in the age of AI.
👉 Register here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-... @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! It's a time to honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of Indigenous peoples across our nation. 🌎
Find @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources that help students connect, learn & grow: https://bit.ly/47rTj2S
Find @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources that help students connect, learn & grow: https://bit.ly/47rTj2S
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! It's a time to honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of Indigenous peoples across our nation. 🌎
Find @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources that help students connect, learn & grow: https://bit.ly/47rTj2S
Find @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources that help students connect, learn & grow: https://bit.ly/47rTj2S
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources to delve into Indigenous people's culture & heritage. Teaching the ways of life of Indigenous people around the world helps students understand our shared sense of humanity.
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
Indigenous Peoples Lesson Plans and Resources
Share a rich cultural legacy with your students this year and explore Indigenous Peoples and Native American lesson plans on Share My Lesson.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month! Check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources to delve into Indigenous people's culture & heritage. Teaching the ways of life of Indigenous people around the world helps students understand our shared sense of humanity.
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
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What makes us human? 🐒
Explore Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees — and what it teaches students about science, empathy, and observation.
🎥 90-second classroom short from @saribeth.bsky.social + free worksheets → youtube.com/shorts/lUehG...
Explore Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees — and what it teaches students about science, empathy, and observation.
🎥 90-second classroom short from @saribeth.bsky.social + free worksheets → youtube.com/shorts/lUehG...
Jane Goodall Interesting Facts You Should Know 🐒 #shorts
YouTube video by Share My Lesson
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November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What makes us human? 🐒
Explore Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees — and what it teaches students about science, empathy, and observation.
🎥 90-second classroom short from @saribeth.bsky.social + free worksheets → youtube.com/shorts/lUehG...
Explore Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees — and what it teaches students about science, empathy, and observation.
🎥 90-second classroom short from @saribeth.bsky.social + free worksheets → youtube.com/shorts/lUehG...
Every student deserves a safe, inclusive school. 💙 Explore @aft.org union’s resources to support immigrant students, educators & communities:
www.aft.org/our-communit... @sharemylesson.bsky.social
www.aft.org/our-communit... @sharemylesson.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Every student deserves a safe, inclusive school. 💙 Explore @aft.org union’s resources to support immigrant students, educators & communities:
www.aft.org/our-communit... @sharemylesson.bsky.social
www.aft.org/our-communit... @sharemylesson.bsky.social
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November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the heritage of indigenous peoples.
Bring their perspective into your classroom with resources from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/indigenous
Bring their perspective into your classroom with resources from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/indigenous
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the heritage of indigenous peoples.
Bring their perspective into your classroom with resources from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/indigenous
Bring their perspective into your classroom with resources from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/indigenous
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Sticking together to take on challenges & win big. Our #SalemTeachers’ recently ratified 3-yr #union contract to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & improve #PaidLeave flexibility was approved last night by the BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sticking together to take on challenges & win big. Our #SalemTeachers’ recently ratified 3-yr #union contract to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & improve #PaidLeave flexibility was approved last night by the BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social
Schools should be safe havens for every student. 💙
Find strategies to support immigrant youth & families under threat of deportation with this @aft.org guide from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @unitedwedream.org @nilc.org @clasp.org @supportkind.org
Find strategies to support immigrant youth & families under threat of deportation with this @aft.org guide from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @unitedwedream.org @nilc.org @clasp.org @supportkind.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Schools should be safe havens for every student. 💙
Find strategies to support immigrant youth & families under threat of deportation with this @aft.org guide from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @unitedwedream.org @nilc.org @clasp.org @supportkind.org
Find strategies to support immigrant youth & families under threat of deportation with this @aft.org guide from @sharemylesson.bsky.social.
👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @unitedwedream.org @nilc.org @clasp.org @supportkind.org
Help families prepare before a crisis.
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Help families prepare before a crisis.
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions.
Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org
How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @AFT.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities.
👉 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/serving-medically-fragile-child-school-setting-406060
👉 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/serving-medically-fragile-child-school-setting-406060
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @AFT.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities.
👉 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/serving-medically-fragile-child-school-setting-406060
👉 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/serving-medically-fragile-child-school-setting-406060
How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @aft.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @sharemylesson.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @aft.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @sharemylesson.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social
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What’s new with the MMRV vaccine? 🩺 Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social breaks down the CDC’s latest guidance and why it matters for kids’ health. 👶💉
➡️ sharemylesson.com/blog/whats-g... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org
➡️ sharemylesson.com/blog/whats-g... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
What’s new with the MMRV vaccine? 🩺 Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social breaks down the CDC’s latest guidance and why it matters for kids’ health. 👶💉
➡️ sharemylesson.com/blog/whats-g... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org
➡️ sharemylesson.com/blog/whats-g... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org