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The violent acts of ICE in Minnesota last week—including detention of educators and assault on school property—highlights exactly why ICE must abide by long-standing respect for sensitive locations and stay away from schools.
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Keep ICE Out of Schools
This week, we witnessed unconscionable acts of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota—including the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the handcuffing of school staff, th...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The violent acts of ICE in Minnesota last week—including detention of educators and assault on school property—highlights exactly why ICE must abide by long-standing respect for sensitive locations and stay away from schools.
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Missed last night's Vital Lessons webinar? Watch the full discussion with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social & education & public health experts on creating conditions that foster mental wellness in the workplace—not just learning to cope with stress⤵️
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Vital Lessons: Supporting Mental Wellness Through Inclusive, Connected Workplaces
In an increasingly complex world, the profound human need for connection and belonging has never been more critical for individual and collective well-being. This essential webinar brings together lea...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Missed last night's Vital Lessons webinar? Watch the full discussion with @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social & education & public health experts on creating conditions that foster mental wellness in the workplace—not just learning to cope with stress⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
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Yesterday on Capitol Hill, @rweingarten.bsky.social warned of the consequences of abandoning the federal government's role in expanding access to education, criticizing new programs that funnel public dollars into school vouchers rather than IDEA & Title I.
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate Democrats warn of fallout from Trump Education Department transfers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blasted ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including plans to shift several of its res...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Yesterday on Capitol Hill, @rweingarten.bsky.social warned of the consequences of abandoning the federal government's role in expanding access to education, criticizing new programs that funnel public dollars into school vouchers rather than IDEA & Title I.
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
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Watch the video from yesterday's AFT Book Club with historian and education advocate Diane Ravitch as she discusses her new memoir, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and how we make progress on helping all students thrive. ⤵️
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Diane Ravitch
Sunday, December 07, 2025 at 6:15 PM Eastern Standard Time.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Watch the video from yesterday's AFT Book Club with historian and education advocate Diane Ravitch as she discusses her new memoir, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and how we make progress on helping all students thrive. ⤵️
event.on24.com/wcc/r/514938...
event.on24.com/wcc/r/514938...
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Wondering what the proposal to no longer classify nursing, social work and education as professional degrees means? Read this explainer from @rweingarten.bsky.social, Aissa Canchola Bañez of @borrowerjustice.bsky.social & Puneet Maharaj of National Nurses United.
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protectborrowers.org/what-is-all-...
What is All the Buzz About Nursing No Longer Being Designated as a Professional Program? - Protect Borrowers
Here is what students and borrowers need to know about the U.S. Department of Education’s new proposed definition of professional degrees and what YOU could do to push back.
protectborrowers.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wondering what the proposal to no longer classify nursing, social work and education as professional degrees means? Read this explainer from @rweingarten.bsky.social, Aissa Canchola Bañez of @borrowerjustice.bsky.social & Puneet Maharaj of National Nurses United.
protectborrowers.org/what-is-all-...
protectborrowers.org/what-is-all-...
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School vouchers are touted as a vehicle of parental choice—but education policy prof. Josh Cowen finds they're linked to academic declines & exclude the most vulnerable students.
Whats actually works? Direct funding of public schools & whole-child approaches to learning.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
Whats actually works? Direct funding of public schools & whole-child approaches to learning.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
Ideology Over Evidence
www.aft.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
School vouchers are touted as a vehicle of parental choice—but education policy prof. Josh Cowen finds they're linked to academic declines & exclude the most vulnerable students.
Whats actually works? Direct funding of public schools & whole-child approaches to learning.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
Whats actually works? Direct funding of public schools & whole-child approaches to learning.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
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Following a lawsuit from AFT & agreement with the Dept of Ed, eligible borrowers in income-driven repayment plans are now receiving the loan forgiveness they deserve & are protected from being taxed on that relief. Learn about this & more upcoming student loan changes⬇️
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Big Changes To Student Loans Will Start Going Into Effect In 4 Weeks
Additional major changes to student loans are on the way, with the next wave of big reforms set to begin impacting borrowers in only a few weeks.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Following a lawsuit from AFT & agreement with the Dept of Ed, eligible borrowers in income-driven repayment plans are now receiving the loan forgiveness they deserve & are protected from being taxed on that relief. Learn about this & more upcoming student loan changes⬇️
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Target's diversity, equity and inclusion programs won customer loyalty among Black and Latino shoppers—until they abandoned those policies due to political pressure. This holiday season, AFT has joined a renewed Target boycott that is gaining momentum.
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
We ain’t buying it: Why we boycott Target
For a long time, Target—that popular mega store that seemed to hit just the right combination of low prices and of-the-moment swagger—was everyone’s darling, the go-to spot for everything from groceri...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Target's diversity, equity and inclusion programs won customer loyalty among Black and Latino shoppers—until they abandoned those policies due to political pressure. This holiday season, AFT has joined a renewed Target boycott that is gaining momentum.
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
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42 million Americans are about to lose food assistance — including 16 million children.
Trump’s shutdown is forcing families to choose between paying rent and buying food.
Congress must demand that USDA release SNAP now: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
#SNAPDayOfAction
Trump’s shutdown is forcing families to choose between paying rent and buying food.
Congress must demand that USDA release SNAP now: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
#SNAPDayOfAction
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
42 million Americans are about to lose food assistance — including 16 million children.
Trump’s shutdown is forcing families to choose between paying rent and buying food.
Congress must demand that USDA release SNAP now: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
#SNAPDayOfAction
Trump’s shutdown is forcing families to choose between paying rent and buying food.
Congress must demand that USDA release SNAP now: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
#SNAPDayOfAction
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AFT Prez @rweingarten.bsky.social delivers a powerful #NoKings message: America is governed by laws, not one man. The promise of America belongs to ALL of us. Let’s stand together—across differences—to fight for fairness, freedom, dignity and a voice for working people. youtu.be/CEH_pxUIfeM
AFT's Weingarten: "We Are Fighting For Our Democracy"
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October 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
AFT Prez @rweingarten.bsky.social delivers a powerful #NoKings message: America is governed by laws, not one man. The promise of America belongs to ALL of us. Let’s stand together—across differences—to fight for fairness, freedom, dignity and a voice for working people. youtu.be/CEH_pxUIfeM
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Calling for elected officials to be jailed for disagreeing w/ the national leader happens in dictatorships not democracies. I’m glad to be in Chicago visiting schools & working w/ Mayor Johnson to stand up for the city’s children, teachers & communities. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on Trump’s Call for Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson to be Jailed
CHICAGO—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after President Donald Trump demanded the incarceration of senior Illinois political leaders following the deployment of the Texas...
www.aft.org
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Calling for elected officials to be jailed for disagreeing w/ the national leader happens in dictatorships not democracies. I’m glad to be in Chicago visiting schools & working w/ Mayor Johnson to stand up for the city’s children, teachers & communities. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Banning books is an attack on knowledge and harms students' ability to select relevant, engaging materials that encourage critical thinking skills. This #BannedBooksWeek, check out how you can take action to stand up for the freedom to read at bannedbooksweek.org.
October 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Banning books is an attack on knowledge and harms students' ability to select relevant, engaging materials that encourage critical thinking skills. This #BannedBooksWeek, check out how you can take action to stand up for the freedom to read at bannedbooksweek.org.
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This shutdown was completely avoidable if President Trump and the Republicans who control the government had decided to address the healthcare emergency they created in their July omnibus bill rather than defund the government. www.aft.org/press-releas...
October 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This shutdown was completely avoidable if President Trump and the Republicans who control the government had decided to address the healthcare emergency they created in their July omnibus bill rather than defund the government. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Cut through the noise! Join @aft.org's Federick Ingram on Sept 30 to hear from experts @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr Demetre Daskalakis on vaccines & childhood health: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
September 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Cut through the noise! Join @aft.org's Federick Ingram on Sept 30 to hear from experts @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr Demetre Daskalakis on vaccines & childhood health: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
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AI is here, and it has the potential to change education. But we can't let tech companies call the shots.
We're leading the charge to ensure that AI is used as a tool to support educators & students, not replace them. That means establishing guardrails for safety, privacy + ethics.
We're leading the charge to ensure that AI is used as a tool to support educators & students, not replace them. That means establishing guardrails for safety, privacy + ethics.
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AI is here, and it has the potential to change education. But we can't let tech companies call the shots.
We're leading the charge to ensure that AI is used as a tool to support educators & students, not replace them. That means establishing guardrails for safety, privacy + ethics.
We're leading the charge to ensure that AI is used as a tool to support educators & students, not replace them. That means establishing guardrails for safety, privacy + ethics.
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AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social released the following statement in response to the targeting of educators in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
🔗: www.aft.org/press-releas...
🔗: www.aft.org/press-releas...
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social released the following statement in response to the targeting of educators in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
🔗: www.aft.org/press-releas...
🔗: www.aft.org/press-releas...
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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
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🚨In a new survey of 700 AFT members, 49.5% say they anticipate needing to purchase food for their students this year—and even before the cuts to SNAP in Trump's #BigUglyBill take effect in 2028.
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
AFT Survey Shows Teachers Are Spending Hundreds Out of Pocket on Food for Kids, Classroom Supplies
WASHINGTON—The AFT today released a new national survey that shows a substantial number of educators anticipate needing to buy food for hungry students this year, as most continue to spend more than $...
www.aft.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨In a new survey of 700 AFT members, 49.5% say they anticipate needing to purchase food for their students this year—and even before the cuts to SNAP in Trump's #BigUglyBill take effect in 2028.
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
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🚨 The House appropriations bill should strengthen public schools; expand art, music, and career and tech ed programs; and cut healthcare costs for families, but instead bipartisan programs are being gutted to hand tax breaks to billionaires? Why? www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Slams Pathetic and Destructive Labor, HHS, Education Funding Bill
WASHINGTON—The AFT sent a letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee today urging members to oppose the draft fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the departments of Labor, Health and Human...
www.aft.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
🚨 The House appropriations bill should strengthen public schools; expand art, music, and career and tech ed programs; and cut healthcare costs for families, but instead bipartisan programs are being gutted to hand tax breaks to billionaires? Why? www.aft.org/press-releas...
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☎️T-Mobile is bankrolling Elon Musk, empowering Trump’s agenda & has spent years stopping workers from joining a union.
It's time to hang up. Join us tomorrow for a call on how we can take action.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It's time to hang up. Join us tomorrow for a call on how we can take action.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
☎️T-Mobile is bankrolling Elon Musk, empowering Trump’s agenda & has spent years stopping workers from joining a union.
It's time to hang up. Join us tomorrow for a call on how we can take action.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It's time to hang up. Join us tomorrow for a call on how we can take action.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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VIDEO: It's time to hold Wall Street accountable. That's why @rweingarten.bsky.social joined the Reverend Al Sharpton, @officialmlk3.bsky.social, & more to #MarchOnWallStreet.
September 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
VIDEO: It's time to hold Wall Street accountable. That's why @rweingarten.bsky.social joined the Reverend Al Sharpton, @officialmlk3.bsky.social, & more to #MarchOnWallStreet.
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“Anyone who works or spends time with kids knows these grants were funding desperately needed access to mental health care services.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social
Kids in rural schools are suffering most since Trump slashed funding for mental health programs | Milwaukee Independent
www.milwaukeeindependent.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Anyone who works or spends time with kids knows these grants were funding desperately needed access to mental health care services.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social
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As the Trump administration escalates its attacks on democracy, millions are rising up again to say: “No Kings.”
On Oct. 18, the growing No Kings movement will take to the streets once again to demand dignity, defend our communities and reject authoritarianism in all its forms.
On Oct. 18, the growing No Kings movement will take to the streets once again to demand dignity, defend our communities and reject authoritarianism in all its forms.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As the Trump administration escalates its attacks on democracy, millions are rising up again to say: “No Kings.”
On Oct. 18, the growing No Kings movement will take to the streets once again to demand dignity, defend our communities and reject authoritarianism in all its forms.
On Oct. 18, the growing No Kings movement will take to the streets once again to demand dignity, defend our communities and reject authoritarianism in all its forms.
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This week @AFT.org and @CTULocal1.bsky.social joined the movement boycott of Target. We rarely engage in this type of action, but we’re doing so because Target betrayed promises to communities of color throughout the United States. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT Joins Nationwide Boycott Against Target
CHICAGO—On Labor Day, AFT President Randi Weingarten joined Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Dr.
www.aft.org
September 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This week @AFT.org and @CTULocal1.bsky.social joined the movement boycott of Target. We rarely engage in this type of action, but we’re doing so because Target betrayed promises to communities of color throughout the United States. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Labor Day honors the people who keep our country running—and the unions that fight for fair wages, a voice on the job and a democracy that works for all, not just billionaires.
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/aft/?tag_ids...
#WorkersDeserve #LaborDay
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/aft/?tag_ids...
#WorkersDeserve #LaborDay
August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Labor Day honors the people who keep our country running—and the unions that fight for fair wages, a voice on the job and a democracy that works for all, not just billionaires.
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/aft/?tag_ids...
#WorkersDeserve #LaborDay
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/aft/?tag_ids...
#WorkersDeserve #LaborDay