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AFT TEACH supports K–12 union educators with resources, member benefits & our biennial educator conference. Build power. Share ideas. Advocate for strong public schools.
Help advocate for arts education in every form—dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts—by taking the 2024–25 Federal Funds Survey from the Arts Education Alliance and NAMM’s SupportMusic Coalition. It takes about 20 minutes and is due Dec 12.
➡️bit.ly/FederalFunds2024-25
Donald Trump & his allies are working to defund and destroy public schools. @rweingarten.bsky.social says this is not what Americans want: “Americans support public schools and want them strengthened, not defunded or dismantled.” More in #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/fall2025/wws
Join us for a conversation centered on Public Schools.
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“Fascists fight against public education because they want to control our minds, control our ideas, and control the future. And what do teachers do? We teach.” #StandWithTeachers #ProtectDemocracy More from @rweingarten.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/fall2025/Weingarten_book
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This Sunday: @rweingarten.bsky.social will talk with @dianeravitch.bsky.social about her new memoir and her journey from promoting testing and school choice to defending public education.
RSVP to join us Sun, Dec 7 @ 6:15 PM EST: event.on24.com/wcc/r/514938...
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@oftunion.bsky.social President Melissa Cropper shares why Ohio educators and parents are fearful and frustrated about the ways that dismantling federal resources and cutting state funding for schools abandons students' needs.
www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/so...
Great point from AFT Wisconsin President John Shelton here: Teachers aren't just busy in the classroom. They often coach sports, grade, or lead extracurriculars. Going back to school between those duties often takes years.
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AFT has resources for immigrant communities in the face of federal crackdowns, including the Checklist for a Family Immigration Emergency Plan, now available in:
▶️ English
▶️ Spanish
▶️ Korean
▶️ Traditional Chinese
▶️ Armenian
▶️ Tagalog
▶️ Haitian Creole
Find it here ⬇️
www.aft.org/our-communit...
When ICE shows up, Chicago Teachers Union members stand firm: no entry without a criminal judicial warrant issued by a federal judge. Learn how these teachers are fighting for students & families in Fall ‘25 American Educator: aft.org/ae/fall2025/zamarron
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As authoritarianism rises in the U.S., democracy & #publicschools are on the line. In the new Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator, read @rweingarten.bsky.social on the @aft.org fight for stronger public ed, & Eli G. Rau & Susan Stokes on how economic inequality hurts us all: aft.org/ae/fall2025
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Let’s recognize every student’s right to a free and appropriate public education—and the educators who make inclusion possible. aft.org/IDEA50 @aftmaryland.bsky.social
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On Special Education Day, we reaffirm that every child deserves access, opportunity and a high-quality public education. aft.org/IDEA50 @iftaft.bsky.social
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Today we celebrate Special Education Day—and the educators creating inclusive classrooms. aft.org/IDEA50
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Special Education Day honors the right of every child to learn and thrive. Explore resources to support all students: www.aft.org/IDEA50 @aft.org
02.12.2025 20:51 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0More resources have been added!
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"IDEA exists today because people organized, resisted and refused to accept policies that discounted disabled lives. Its future requires the same vigilance."
Check out this @sharemylesson.bsky.social post reflecting on the past 50 years of IDEA & what we must do to protect its future.
Fresh December lessons for your classroom ❄️📚
Holiday themes, human rights, STEM, writing prompts & more, all in one place.
Read more here: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/december-lesson-plans
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As IDEA marks its 50th anniversary, AFT is recommitting to making high-quality, individualized education possible for all students with disabilities. Explore these resources to reflect on IDEA’s legacy, elevate educator voices and continue the fight for equity and inclusion.
www.aft.org/IDEA50
Register today! 📚
Join @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social & @dianeravitch.bsky.social for a conversation on An Education. Once a supporter of high-stakes testing, she now advocates for strong public schools. Dec 7, 6:15 PM ET 👉 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-diane-ravitch
JOIN US!!
29.11.2025 15:10 — 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0Explore resources supporting IDEA's legacy and how to continue the fight for equity & inclusion!
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Today we celebrate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and recommit ourselves to the work ahead. IDEA is both a milestone and a mandate; our collective responsibility is to fulfill its promise for the next generation. www.aft.org/IDEA50
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IDEA turns 50 this Saturday, and the urgency for inclusion continues.
In this @sharemylesson.bsky.social blog post, Heidi Goger explains why this moment matters for every educator: sharemylesson.com/blog/fierce-...
50 years ago, IDEA guaranteed educational rights and services for disabled children and young adults from birth through age 21.
Explore our resources to reflect on IDEA’s legacy, elevate educator voices, and continue the fight for equity and inclusion in every public school ⬇️
In Kansas City, MO, educators and volunteers have mobilized thousands of healthy snacks so kids can stay focused, fed, and ready to learn — meeting hunger with community, care, and action.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
#PublicSchoolProud @aftmissouri.bsky.social
In New Haven, CT, two high school seniors are interning with their teachers union — learning how to organize, advocate, and engage their peers to make change in their schools and communities.
www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/11/19/h...
#PublicSchoolProud @aftct.bsky.social
Through an innovative partnership between the public school & @ibewinternational.bsky.social, students in New Lexington, OH are getting a head start—learning skilled trades & preparing for in-demand jobs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoQF...
#PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks @oftunion.bsky.social
Today marks 50 years of IDEA. Today we celebrate this landmark civil rights law and recommit ourselves to the work ahead. IDEA is both a milestone and a mandate; our collective responsibility is to fulfill its promise for the next generation.
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Where are America’s data centers—and how do they keep AI running?
Check out this updated lesson from Andy Kratochvil on AI’s environmental impact and rising energy use.
🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/ai-environmental-impact @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
How useful is AI in the classroom? 🤖📘
Hear what parents and teachers are saying—then bring the debate to your students with this @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson.
👉 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/how-useful-ai-classroom-parents-teachers @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
