@paulacplez.bsky.social
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Tell me what democracy looks like- THIS is what democracy looks like. Hands Off, Lexington Rally. We care. We show up. We act. We vote. We promise to continue to stand with our community. #ProtectOurKids #HandsOffOurDemocracy #HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Tell me what democracy looks like- THIS is what democracy looks like. Hands Off, Lexington Rally. We care. We show up. We act. We vote. We promise to continue to stand with our community. #ProtectOurKids #HandsOffOurDemocracy #HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social
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The Department of Education is required by law to offer income-driven repayment plans and #PSLF to borrowers. Trump's policies are an illegal and immoral decision to deny borrowers’ their rights under the law. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump administration sued for 'effectively breaking the student loan system'
American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly denying borrowers access to affordable loan payments.
www.usatoday.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Department of Education is required by law to offer income-driven repayment plans and #PSLF to borrowers. Trump's policies are an illegal and immoral decision to deny borrowers’ their rights under the law. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)!
What does IDEA mean for students?
✅ Individualized learning plans
✅ Early intervention
✅ Inclusive classrooms
✅ Protections & advocacy
✅ Pathways to independence
#IDEA50 #ProtectOurKids
What does IDEA mean for students?
✅ Individualized learning plans
✅ Early intervention
✅ Inclusive classrooms
✅ Protections & advocacy
✅ Pathways to independence
#IDEA50 #ProtectOurKids
March 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)!
What does IDEA mean for students?
✅ Individualized learning plans
✅ Early intervention
✅ Inclusive classrooms
✅ Protections & advocacy
✅ Pathways to independence
#IDEA50 #ProtectOurKids
What does IDEA mean for students?
✅ Individualized learning plans
✅ Early intervention
✅ Inclusive classrooms
✅ Protections & advocacy
✅ Pathways to independence
#IDEA50 #ProtectOurKids
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Some people believe eliminating the Dept. of Ed, which administers funding for the special ed programs mandated by law, means kids without disabilities will get a better education, @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social's Dan Isenstein writes in AFT Voices.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
Why fund the Department of Education? A special education perspective
By Dan Isenstein
aftvoices.org
March 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Some people believe eliminating the Dept. of Ed, which administers funding for the special ed programs mandated by law, means kids without disabilities will get a better education, @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social's Dan Isenstein writes in AFT Voices.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
Why fund the Department of Education? A special education perspective
By Dan Isenstein
aftvoices.org
March 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Some people believe eliminating the Dept. of Ed, which administers funding for the special ed programs mandated by law, means kids without disabilities will get a better education, @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social's Dan Isenstein writes in AFT Voices.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
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Yes, another lawsuit!!! By effectively freezing the nation’s student loan system, Trump is making life harder for working people, including for 45 million borrowers who have taken on debt to go to college. Biden tried to fix it; Trump is breaking it again. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT Sues U.S. Department of Education, Demands Justice for Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Loan Payments
WASHINGTON — Last night, the 1.8 million-member AFT sued the United States Department of Education (ED) for effectively breaking the student loan system, denying borrowers’ access to affordable loan p...
www.aft.org
March 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yes, another lawsuit!!! By effectively freezing the nation’s student loan system, Trump is making life harder for working people, including for 45 million borrowers who have taken on debt to go to college. Biden tried to fix it; Trump is breaking it again. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Education is our kids future. Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court. www.aft.org/press-releas...
March 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Education is our kids future. Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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March 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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On March 4, we came together. Across the country, in towns big and small, educators, parents, students, and community members stood up for our public schools, our kids, and our communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEFj... #ProtectOurKids
March 4 Day of Action to Protect Our Kids
YouTube video by AFT
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
On March 4, we came together. Across the country, in towns big and small, educators, parents, students, and community members stood up for our public schools, our kids, and our communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEFj... #ProtectOurKids
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Our students are our future. We care. We show up. We fight! #StopTheCuts #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Our students are our future. We care. We show up. We fight! #StopTheCuts #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social
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March 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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#ItsBetterInAUnion. LET’S GO! We care. We show up. We fight.
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
#ItsBetterInAUnion. LET’S GO! We care. We show up. We fight.
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Black people have shaped this nation’s work history—and the nation itself. This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme, African Americans & Labor, gives us an opportunity to shine a light on this story & celebrate those who are carrying it forward.
Read more: www.aft.org/black-histor...
Read more: www.aft.org/black-histor...
February 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Black people have shaped this nation’s work history—and the nation itself. This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme, African Americans & Labor, gives us an opportunity to shine a light on this story & celebrate those who are carrying it forward.
Read more: www.aft.org/black-histor...
Read more: www.aft.org/black-histor...
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With growing uncertainty about federal funding for child nutrition programs, we call on the FCPS school board to directly fund food security for all 40,000+ students that the district serves
February 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
With growing uncertainty about federal funding for child nutrition programs, we call on the FCPS school board to directly fund food security for all 40,000+ students that the district serves
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Colleges & universities receive billions in NIH grants for scientific research that targets cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s & more.
Freezes in grant review & research meetings could lead to disruptions in research that impact the health of every American.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Freezes in grant review & research meetings could lead to disruptions in research that impact the health of every American.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Scientists worried after Trump halts NIH grant reviews
A pause in communication is typical during a new administration’s transition. But some scientists fear that tying up NIH grant funding for any length of time could disrupt ongoing, time-sensitive clin...
www.insidehighered.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Colleges & universities receive billions in NIH grants for scientific research that targets cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s & more.
Freezes in grant review & research meetings could lead to disruptions in research that impact the health of every American.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Freezes in grant review & research meetings could lead to disruptions in research that impact the health of every American.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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We love our pro-public education, pro-union governor & our union presidents! @govandybeshear.bsky.social @andybeshearky.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @lizshuler.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social @aflcio.org
Unions support our workers, their families and the success of our country. As a pro-union Governor, I was thrilled @rweingarten.bsky.social and @lizshuler.bsky.social were at the table for a workforce discussion at #wef25.
January 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We love our pro-public education, pro-union governor & our union presidents! @govandybeshear.bsky.social @andybeshearky.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @lizshuler.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social @aflcio.org