@ncapsello.bsky.social
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📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
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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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It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
🍎 More Than a Thank You Note: Finding Gratitude in the Crisis of Modern Education
We must keep our optimism for education in spite of the challenges we currently face. Thanksgiving approaches, and across the internet, there’s a lovely chorus of gratitude directed toward ed…
bhelean.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
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“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
‘Chaos and fear’: Mass. officials raise alarms over Trump’s move to dismantle US Dept. of Education
"Our students and educators need a supportive federal education agency," one top Healey administration official said Wednesday.
www.masslive.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
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@rweingarten.bsky.social joined ABC News to discuss Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education.
“It’s not saving money. It’s just basically eviscerating the services."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
“It’s not saving money. It’s just basically eviscerating the services."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
How do teachers feel about new plans to dismantle the Education Department?
YouTube video by ABC News
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social joined ABC News to discuss Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education.
“It’s not saving money. It’s just basically eviscerating the services."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
“It’s not saving money. It’s just basically eviscerating the services."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
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While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
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The House is in recess while military families continue to face uncertainty, costs are rising, and healthcare cuts are hurting Americans. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...
Troops paid after last-minute fix, but military families still face uncertainty
A last-minute intervention ensured the military was paid despite the government shutdown, but military families remain anxious as the shutdown drags on without a long-term solution.
www.npr.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The House is in recess while military families continue to face uncertainty, costs are rising, and healthcare cuts are hurting Americans. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...
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“Let’s lift up teachers. Stop smearing them. Stop undermining their unions.”
Watch & share: @rweingarten.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about attacks on public education and her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Watch & share: @rweingarten.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about attacks on public education and her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Head of American Federation of Teachers responds to criticism of unions
Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president ...
www.cbsnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“Let’s lift up teachers. Stop smearing them. Stop undermining their unions.”
Watch & share: @rweingarten.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about attacks on public education and her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Watch & share: @rweingarten.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about attacks on public education and her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
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We’re here with Community Bookstore and Congregation Beth Elohim for the launch of @rweingarten.bsky.social’s new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. She’s having a conversation with @bradlander.bsky.social about the book.
September 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We’re here with Community Bookstore and Congregation Beth Elohim for the launch of @rweingarten.bsky.social’s new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. She’s having a conversation with @bradlander.bsky.social about the book.
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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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I was attacked this morning .. smeared in fact by Rep Walberg… who accused me of never speaking out about antisemitism…it’s not just a blatant lie… it’s being done to try to create fear- that educators don’t fight for our students to have safe & welcoming schools. Here’s my response:
Really @repwalberg? You think I - a Jewish American who has faced antisemitism and is married to a Rabbi - has never spoken out against antisemitism? The truth is, I consistently speak out against antisemitism. Here are just a few examples.
September 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I was attacked this morning .. smeared in fact by Rep Walberg… who accused me of never speaking out about antisemitism…it’s not just a blatant lie… it’s being done to try to create fear- that educators don’t fight for our students to have safe & welcoming schools. Here’s my response:
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Do you know about how Norway's teachers stood up to Nazis? I talk about it in my new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. You can preorder here: www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Do you know about how Norway's teachers stood up to Nazis? I talk about it in my new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. You can preorder here: www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
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They don’t like seeing someone working hard for and alongside the actual people. Thanks for all that you do to support working people and communities @rweingarten.bsky.social . I know this distraction will not deter the important advocacy for working people in our country. 🇺🇸
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
They don’t like seeing someone working hard for and alongside the actual people. Thanks for all that you do to support working people and communities @rweingarten.bsky.social . I know this distraction will not deter the important advocacy for working people in our country. 🇺🇸
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Thank you, Randi, for constantly crisscrossing the country—defending workers’ rights, standing up for families, and safeguarding the essential tenets of our democracy. So many of us are amazed by your fortitude, spirit and attitude. Your energy and commitment inspire us all!
August 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Thank you, Randi, for constantly crisscrossing the country—defending workers’ rights, standing up for families, and safeguarding the essential tenets of our democracy. So many of us are amazed by your fortitude, spirit and attitude. Your energy and commitment inspire us all!
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Unlike the current Sec of Ed, @rweingarten.bsky.social and the @aft.org understand what AI is and how to deal with its challenges and opportunities. #protectourkids
July 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Unlike the current Sec of Ed, @rweingarten.bsky.social and the @aft.org understand what AI is and how to deal with its challenges and opportunities. #protectourkids
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The “Big Beautiful Bill” is big but hardly beautiful. #protectourkids @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is big but hardly beautiful. #protectourkids @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org
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Trump’s education cuts are already threatening the programs kids depend on. #ClassroomsNotCuts www.latimes.com/california/s...
California, other states sue Trump for withholding $6.8 billion in critical education funds
States sue over billions in federal education funding that was supposed to begin flowing July 1. Trump officials are reviewing the congressionally approved funding.
www.latimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump’s education cuts are already threatening the programs kids depend on. #ClassroomsNotCuts www.latimes.com/california/s...
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@sharemylesson.bsky.social's Welcome-to-Teaching Conversation Series provides a platform for educators to share their teaching experiences in community and receive support. The Summer issue of American Educator highlights episodes in this series, along with supplemental resources, that can help.
Share My Lesson: Supporting Early Career Educators
www.aft.org
July 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@sharemylesson.bsky.social's Welcome-to-Teaching Conversation Series provides a platform for educators to share their teaching experiences in community and receive support. The Summer issue of American Educator highlights episodes in this series, along with supplemental resources, that can help.
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Public education succeeds when elected officials & private enterprise listen to the experts - The teachers & other educators who are in the classrooms every day, doing the actual work w/students. Today, @aft.org & @uftnyc.bsky.social announced a member-driven National Academy for AI Instruction...
July 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Public education succeeds when elected officials & private enterprise listen to the experts - The teachers & other educators who are in the classrooms every day, doing the actual work w/students. Today, @aft.org & @uftnyc.bsky.social announced a member-driven National Academy for AI Instruction...
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This will be an innovative new training space where educators will learn not just about how A.I. works, but how to use it wisely, safely and ethically. It will be a place where tech developers and educators can talk with each other, not past each other. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/t...
OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers
www.nytimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This will be an innovative new training space where educators will learn not just about how A.I. works, but how to use it wisely, safely and ethically. It will be a place where tech developers and educators can talk with each other, not past each other. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/t...
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will devastate public schools. America's kids will pay the price for decades to come. #VoteHellNo time.com/7299514/bill...
Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Devastate Public Schools
The budget package currently includes a private school voucher program funded through tax breaks.
time.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will devastate public schools. America's kids will pay the price for decades to come. #VoteHellNo time.com/7299514/bill...
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people.
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people.
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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Good! Senate Republicans can’t use the Big Ugly Bill to end run the legislative process to slash Medicaid or create a national school voucher program. But they are still trying to find a way to do it so keep telling Congress how harmful these policies would be! www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
More Provisions Violate Byrd Rule in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
www.budget.senate.gov
June 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Good! Senate Republicans can’t use the Big Ugly Bill to end run the legislative process to slash Medicaid or create a national school voucher program. But they are still trying to find a way to do it so keep telling Congress how harmful these policies would be! www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
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SCOTUS knee capped lower courts today while kicking the question of birthright citizenship down the road. Justices Sotomayor and Jackson are right to call out problems and dangers of this decision.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Live Updates: Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case
www.nytimes.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
SCOTUS knee capped lower courts today while kicking the question of birthright citizenship down the road. Justices Sotomayor and Jackson are right to call out problems and dangers of this decision.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
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The #NoKings day of peaceful action isn’t just about fighting back—it’s about fighting forward. We’re coming together to build strong public schools, support working families, and expand rights—not roll them back. Join us this Saturday: go.aft.org/nokings
June 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The #NoKings day of peaceful action isn’t just about fighting back—it’s about fighting forward. We’re coming together to build strong public schools, support working families, and expand rights—not roll them back. Join us this Saturday: go.aft.org/nokings