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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.
NYC educators completed the state's new required training on mandatory reporting, Amanda Centor shares a vision for what it will take to more fully embody the state's mantra of “We don’t have to report a family to support a family." https://sharemylesson.com/blog/building-safety-through-connection
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March 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT 📅 Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. for a live webinar on Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. Learn more and register here: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/black-jewish-america-history-henry-louis-gates-jr @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
“Together, We Are America” 🇺🇸. @rweingarten.bsky.social shares a timely reflection on diversity, public education and the role educators play in creating inclusive schools where every student belongs. Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/together-we-are-america @sharemylesson.bsky.social
20.02.2026 17:40 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
In times of uncertainty, preparation and trusted information matter. @sharemylesson.bsky.social is launching a new Community Awareness, Readiness and Education—CARE—community to provide support and resources for members during immigration enforcement actions. Find out more ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/care
This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us for a special Book Club conversation with @kamalaharris.com about her memoir 107 Days and the leadership and collective action needed to strengthen our democracy.
Sign up to take part with @rweingarten.bsky.social on Feb. 23: www.aft.org/bookclub
Digital literacy is more than knowing how to use technology. It’s about helping students think critically, evaluate sources and make responsible decisions online.
This @sharemylesson.bsky.social resource breaks down how educators can build these skills in everyday learning ⤵️
If Black history is American history, are we teaching it that way? Raphael Bonhomme urges educators to move beyond February-only lessons and embed Black history across the curriculum. Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/black-history-is-american-history @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
19.02.2026 16:14 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Need flexible lessons for virtual or hybrid days?
This PreK–12 collection offers ready-to-use resources to help you maintain continuity and care when learning moves online.
Explore here: https://sharemylesson.com/collections/online-remote-learning-prek-12 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
CARE: Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education. Join this dedicated @sharemylesson.bsky.social community offering tools, examples, and resources to help educators and school communities plan with care during uncertain times.
https://sharemylesson.com/community/400270/about @aft.org
Immigration enforcement affects students and families in our schools. @aft.org’s new Family Immigration Emergency Plan checklist helps educators and schools support families:
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/aft-family-immigration-emergency-plan-k-12-and-higher-ed-409739
Science reading isn’t a magic fix. 🧪📚
This blog unpacks why strong science literacy requires more than just adding texts, and what educators can do instead. A must-read for K–12 teachers.
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/science-reading-not-silver-bullet @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Resources to teach about Lunar New Year!
18.02.2026 20:15 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Teaching Early American literature for #America250?
Explore diverse voices like Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Franklin and Ona Judge through a student-led approach that centers choice and discovery https://sharemylesson.com/blog/early-american-literature-america250 @msamberchandler.bsky.social
What does leadership look like in a defining moment for democracy?
AFT Book Club | Feb. 23
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social and @kamalaharris.com for a conversation about 107 Days and public service. Register now: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-kamala-harris-randi-weingarten
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone celebrating.
As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the cultures, traditions and communities that make our union stronger and our country better.
Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with health, prosperity and new opportunities.
Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing all of those observing a blessed holiday spent with family and loved ones. May you enjoy a time of meaningful reflection and prayer during this holy month.
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AFT member Raphael Bonhomme shares personal reflections and practical classroom examples as he challenges educators to move beyond seasonal lessons and embed Black history into the full American narrative. Check out the latest #BlackHistoryMonth blog here ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/blog/black-h...
Looking for immigration and ICE resources for educators? These @aft.org toolkits, legal guides and classroom support help schools navigate immigration enforcement challenges with care and clarity. Explore here:
https://sharemylesson.com/blog/immigration-and-ice-resources-educators
🎉 Congrats to the 2026 Top 50 Educators Honoring Trailblazers making a real impact in classrooms & communities 🌍👏 Proud to celebrate the @aft.org members among this group https://theeducatorsroom.com/the-educators-room-announces-second-cohort-of-top-50-educators-honoring-trailblazers/
17.02.2026 16:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What does leadership look like in a defining moment for democracy?
AFT Book Club | Feb. 23
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social and @kamalaharris.com for a conversation about 107 Days and public service. Register now: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-kamala-harris-randi-weingarten
@sharemylesson.bsky.social has launched a new Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education (CARE) community as a space to find tools, examples, and reference materials to help members and communities confront the challenges of immigration enforcement. Learn more here ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/care
@sharemylesson.bsky.social has resources and activities for educators to explore the history of Presidents Day, the role the presidency plays in our democracy and the importance of civic responsibility.
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
Can a Super Bowl halftime show help students understand US imperialism?
This lesson connects Puerto Rico’s history, to the symbolism in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX performance
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/puerto-rico-imperialism-and-bad-bunny-410767
Black History Month turns 100 🎉Black influence is everywhere, but credit is still uneven. This blog challenges educators to help students connect culture, economics, media literacy and civic responsibility 👀📖
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/teaching-black-history-at-100 @aft.org
CARE: Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education. A dedicated community offering tools, examples, and resources to help educators and school communities plan with care during uncertain times. Join today https://sharemylesson.com/community/400270/about @aft.org @ctulocal1.bsky.social @uft.org
12.02.2026 19:49 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
After their first strike in nearly 50 years, educators in San Francisco won a tentative agreement that strengthens staffing, improves special education supports & secures fully funded family healthcare! @cftunion.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u... #PublicSchoolProud
In the Bronx, NY, @uft.org brought #ReadingOpensTheWorld to P.S. 48 in Hunts Point—reminding students that literacy is a civil right and unlocking new worlds through books and joy. www.youtube.com/shorts/vzYU4... #PublicSchoolProud
13.02.2026 21:24 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
In New Lexington, OH, @oftunion.bsky.social members are rethinking what public school can be—offering robotics certifications, elementary welding workshops and hands-on pathways that prepare students for high-wage careers. youtube.com/shorts/DnLgm... #PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks
13.02.2026 21:24 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
"Americans want us to treat each other with dignity, not inhumanity."
Check out @rweingarten.bsky.social's new column today on the value of inclusion and diversity—from our public schools to the Super Bowl. Read it here ⤵️
www.aft.org/column/toget...
