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Paraprofessionals and school-related personnel clean, cook, fix, drive, paint, type, and file—all for the education of our children.
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Just 3 more Republicans need to sign onto this petition to keep healthcare costs low for the next 3 years.
If you haven't already, please write to your lawmakers now and tell them to vote to keep the ACA tax credits.
If you haven't already, please write to your lawmakers now and tell them to vote to keep the ACA tax credits.
Add your name: Extend the ACA tax credits!
Whether they are Republicans or Democrats, most voters are concerned about rising healthcare premiums. We must tell lawmakers to act. Tell your representative to extend the Affordable Care Act enhance...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Just 3 more Republicans need to sign onto this petition to keep healthcare costs low for the next 3 years.
If you haven't already, please write to your lawmakers now and tell them to vote to keep the ACA tax credits.
If you haven't already, please write to your lawmakers now and tell them to vote to keep the ACA tax credits.
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More than 5,000 activists and 300,000 signatures helped push Utah lawmakers to repeal the state’s ban on public sector collective bargaining — “a pathway for collective bargaining in the future” and a big win for worker voice. @aftutah.bsky.social www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
Utah lawmakers repeal controversial public union collective bargaining ban
A repeal referendum driven by a wave of union signature gathering was set to be on the 2026 ballot, but lawmakers decided to just do away with the law for now.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
More than 5,000 activists and 300,000 signatures helped push Utah lawmakers to repeal the state’s ban on public sector collective bargaining — “a pathway for collective bargaining in the future” and a big win for worker voice. @aftutah.bsky.social www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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How do we recruit & retain quality educators?
✅Pay attention to educators and school staff, not just the numbers
✅Invest in trauma-informed training, behavior specialists and mental health services
✅Respect the expertise of educators. @psrp-aft.bsky.social
✅Pay attention to educators and school staff, not just the numbers
✅Invest in trauma-informed training, behavior specialists and mental health services
✅Respect the expertise of educators. @psrp-aft.bsky.social
When data and reality diverge on student behavior
By Jeff Whittle
medium.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
How do we recruit & retain quality educators?
✅Pay attention to educators and school staff, not just the numbers
✅Invest in trauma-informed training, behavior specialists and mental health services
✅Respect the expertise of educators. @psrp-aft.bsky.social
✅Pay attention to educators and school staff, not just the numbers
✅Invest in trauma-informed training, behavior specialists and mental health services
✅Respect the expertise of educators. @psrp-aft.bsky.social
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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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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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Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...
Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher's union head Weingarten | The Conversation
www.politico.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...
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For decades, public & higher ed have been under fire, suffering from the myth that corporate America can’t find high-skilled workers. Political science prof. Neil Kraus argues it’s time educators & union members reclaim education & fight for an economy that works for all.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
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Neoliberalism, Inequality, and Reclaiming Education for Democracy
www.aft.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For decades, public & higher ed have been under fire, suffering from the myth that corporate America can’t find high-skilled workers. Political science prof. Neil Kraus argues it’s time educators & union members reclaim education & fight for an economy that works for all.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
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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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This abandonment means dire consequences for Special Education. Federal protections for students with disabilities? Gone. Coordinated services? Scattered across agencies w/no education expertise. This is an abandonment of the most vulnerable. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
Pardon Our Mess
A recording from Grounded Podcast's live video with Liz Oyer + Randi Weingarten
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November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This abandonment means dire consequences for Special Education. Federal protections for students with disabilities? Gone. Coordinated services? Scattered across agencies w/no education expertise. This is an abandonment of the most vulnerable. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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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.
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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 went on @meidastouch.com pod to share why the Trump admin gutting the Dept of Ed will bring chaos and dysfunction to programs schools depend on.
“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they are going to do that helps children.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0q...
“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they are going to do that helps children.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0q...
GOP Turns AGAINST EACH OTHER as Trump COLLAPSE SPREADS
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social went on @meidastouch.com pod to share why the Trump admin gutting the Dept of Ed will bring chaos and dysfunction to programs schools depend on.
“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they are going to do that helps children.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0q...
“I have not heard them get up and say one thing that they are going to do that helps children.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0q...
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Morning Thought: The final day of American Education Week! You make a difference and you deserve better. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Morning Thought: The final day of American Education Week! You make a difference and you deserve better. #walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok
Standing beside you: Solidarity with immigrants in the courts www.aft.org/news/standin...
Standing beside you: Solidarity with immigrants in the courts
The Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building in New York City towers above the street, the tallest federal office building in the country—so big it has its own ZIP code. But far more intimidating is wh...
www.aft.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Standing beside you: Solidarity with immigrants in the courts www.aft.org/news/standin...
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ICYMI: @rweingarten.bsky.social calls Trump's plan to dismantle the Dept of Education an "abdication & abandonment of America’s future."
"Rather than show leadership in helping all students seize their potential, it walks away from that responsibility."
Full statement ⬇️
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"Rather than show leadership in helping all students seize their potential, it walks away from that responsibility."
Full statement ⬇️
www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on President Trump’s Order to Dismantle the Education Department
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the announcement today revealing President Donald Trump’s plan to move multiple parts of the U.S. Department of E...
www.aft.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
ICYMI: @rweingarten.bsky.social calls Trump's plan to dismantle the Dept of Education an "abdication & abandonment of America’s future."
"Rather than show leadership in helping all students seize their potential, it walks away from that responsibility."
Full statement ⬇️
www.aft.org/press-releas...
"Rather than show leadership in helping all students seize their potential, it walks away from that responsibility."
Full statement ⬇️
www.aft.org/press-releas...
Amid chaos, cruelty & economic concerns, we need a future where the American dream is achievable. Working people must be able to support their families without constant struggle. @AFTunion's @rweingarten explains in her new column: www.aft.org/column/affor...
Affordability really matters
Americans want a life they can afford, opportunity to get ahead and a real voice in our democracy. I have been around politics long enough to know that you can be on the right side of a fight and sti...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Amid chaos, cruelty & economic concerns, we need a future where the American dream is achievable. Working people must be able to support their families without constant struggle. @AFTunion's @rweingarten explains in her new column: www.aft.org/column/affor...
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This is a great question
WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
November 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This is a great question
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Literacy is the foundation that all learning builds from - and I’m thrilled to see locals like AFT St. Louis finding innovative ways to help build kids’ reading skills. Thanks for inviting us to reading practice today! #ReadingOpensTheWorld
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Literacy is the foundation that all learning builds from - and I’m thrilled to see locals like AFT St. Louis finding innovative ways to help build kids’ reading skills. Thanks for inviting us to reading practice today! #ReadingOpensTheWorld
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New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
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Thousands of immigrant families come to NYC immigration courts for routine check-ins, and, even when granted legal status, many are detained by ICE waiting in the hallways. @psc-cuny.org members are showing up to be a supportive presence during a terrifyingly trying time.
www.aft.org/news/standin...
www.aft.org/news/standin...
Standing beside you: Solidarity with immigrants in the courts
The Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building in New York City towers above the street, the tallest federal office building in the country—so big it has its own ZIP code. But far more intimidating is wh...
www.aft.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Thousands of immigrant families come to NYC immigration courts for routine check-ins, and, even when granted legal status, many are detained by ICE waiting in the hallways. @psc-cuny.org members are showing up to be a supportive presence during a terrifyingly trying time.
www.aft.org/news/standin...
www.aft.org/news/standin...
The @usdagov.bsky.social Sec. Rollins could fund SNAP for Nov. using the $6bn fund congress set up for exactly this sort of emergency, but she is choosing to let children go hungry. Let's be very clear- this is a choice. Sec Rollins when kids are hungry you feed them- full stop. #SNAPDayofAction
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The @usdagov.bsky.social Sec. Rollins could fund SNAP for Nov. using the $6bn fund congress set up for exactly this sort of emergency, but she is choosing to let children go hungry. Let's be very clear- this is a choice. Sec Rollins when kids are hungry you feed them- full stop. #SNAPDayofAction
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This is not complicated: If you have the power to prevent hunger, you prevent hunger. We need moral courage and leadership. Immediately. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap
Some governors are providing emergency funds to support food banks, among other actions.
www.nbcnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This is not complicated: If you have the power to prevent hunger, you prevent hunger. We need moral courage and leadership. Immediately. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Looking to brew up some classroom magic this October? This spooktacular @sharemylesson.bsky.social collection is packed with treats—not tricks—including eerie STEM experiments, creative art projects and chillingly clever lesson plans for pre-K through high school.
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Halloween Activities and Lesson Plans
Explore Halloween activities for school, with lesson plans, STEM projects, arts and crafts, and fun ideas to engage PreK-12 students this October.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Looking to brew up some classroom magic this October? This spooktacular @sharemylesson.bsky.social collection is packed with treats—not tricks—including eerie STEM experiments, creative art projects and chillingly clever lesson plans for pre-K through high school.
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
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We want the president to focus on solving our problems, not building gilded edifices or punishing his political opponents. We want a society based on the rule of law, not chaos, corruption and cruelty. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...
We, the people, say: ‘No Kings’
Democracy and economic opportunity are inextricably linked.
www.aft.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We want the president to focus on solving our problems, not building gilded edifices or punishing his political opponents. We want a society based on the rule of law, not chaos, corruption and cruelty. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...
Educators & school support professionals create safe, welcoming environments for every student to thrive - including on our school buses. This National School Bus Safety Week, we thank the dedicated school bus drivers who get kids to and from class safely!
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Educators & school support professionals create safe, welcoming environments for every student to thrive - including on our school buses. This National School Bus Safety Week, we thank the dedicated school bus drivers who get kids to and from class safely!
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The #NoKings day of action was about loving America — over 7 million patriots took to the streets to show that we believe in freedom, not authoritarianism. www.thedailypoliticususa.com/p/no-kings-p...
No Kings Patriots Are In the Streets!
"This is about loving America!" Randi Weingarten said in front of a huge crowd of No Kings protesters as the streets fill with demonstrators across the East Coast and Europe.
www.thedailypoliticususa.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The #NoKings day of action was about loving America — over 7 million patriots took to the streets to show that we believe in freedom, not authoritarianism. www.thedailypoliticususa.com/p/no-kings-p...