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AFT’s Randi Weingarten on Kids' Screen Time, AI, and Engaging Conservatives The head of the American Federation of Teachers discusses political and technological challenges for teachers.

In a recent interview with @edweek.org, AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social discussed the challenges facing educators in an era of deep political polarization—from school safety to screen time to artificial intelligence.

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Find A Good Trouble Event Near You

We're not spectators to history, we're the makers of it.

Join us on July 17 to Make Good Trouble Together & carry on John Lewis' legacy of fighting for justice & equality.

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YouTube video by AFT Launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction

Good morning from NYC! We're announcing the AI Educator academy with @uftnyc.bsky.social, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic. Watch the announcement live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1WW...

Is DEI Truly Dead at UVa? The university’s board has ordered a sweeping walkback of ambitious diversity programs. But conservative critics say DEI lives on — and they’re pushing to oust President James E. Ryan.

University of Virginia President Reportedly Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

The Impact Map or Federal Cuts Tracker Map is finally live‼️

Check the 🗺️ out theimpactproject.org/the-impact-m...

Explore how federal cuts are affecting your state or community and share this WIDELY 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

THE BIG FIVE-OH FOR MONROE: AFTNJ President Jennifer S. Higgins (right) presents Kim Bavuso, the interim president of the Monroe Township Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 3391), with a plaque marking the local’s 50th anniversary during Monroe’s membership meeting on June 1.

AFT’s Weingarten on US Supreme Court Decision in Religious Charter School Case WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the establishment of a taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school. The AFT filed an...

📢 AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the establishment of a taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school.

ALERT! Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka arrested at protest outside ICE detention center. Citizens mobilizing to surround prison 620 Freylinghuysen Ave Newark

50501 — 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement Join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day: #50501.

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YouTube video by MSNBC Trump gets reckless as his agenda tanks and pushback intensifies

Keep it up! It's working! Find your local May Day Rally next week. (link in comments)

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THE Decentralized General Strike Network ✊ Uniting 3.5% (11 million Americans!) to actively participate in a STRIKE for economic & political reconstruction.
@generalstrikeus.bsky.social

The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

The Trump administration is twisting a 2023 Supreme Court decision to try to wrench back federal funding for schools. That's why the AFT and dozens of our allies have sued the administration—to protect the funding our kids need to thrive.

AFT Local 2274 marching at #HandsOff demonstrations on April 5, 2025 SOLIDARITY!

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility — a time to celebrate the strength, beauty, and resilience of trans people around the world. Join us in uplifting trans voices, honoring their contributions, and standing up to the discrimination they continue to face.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on & daring the world to stop them. On April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to say: Hands Off! #HandsOff #April5

Will Florida teens be replacement workers for deported immigrants? What to know about child labor bill A year after Florida approved a bill to loosen child labor laws, another one is advancing through the state Senate. Here's what to know about SB 918

FLORIDA SEEKS TO ERODE CHILD LABOR LAWS TO FILL GAPS CREATED BY DEPORTATIONS
SB918 & HB1225 "Employment of Minors" bills: 16 & 17 y/o work 8+hrs a day on school nights & 30+ hrs/week during AY w/o a mandated break. Kids can work earlier than 6:30 am or later than 11 pm on school days. EXPLOITATION!

Randi Weingarten: Trump's DOE attacks are 'taking a hatchet to opportunity' Katie Phang is joined by President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten to discuss Trump's intention to dismantle the Department of Education.

A president thinking that attacks on public education will make America better off is clearly not committed to creating opportunity for all.

#ProtectOurKids Ramapo AFT facilitated faculty, staff and students to contact their representatives with a loud and clear message "SAY NO TO EDUCATION CUTS!" -March 4th AFT National Day of Action @aftunion.bsky.social

The authoritarian leader depends on you feeling powerless and obeying their commands.

The fight for public education is now. The Trump administration’s push to cut federal funding and dismantle the Department of Education puts millions of students at risk.

On March 4, we’re taking action to demand that lawmakers protect our schools, not gut them. Join us: aft.org/ProtectOurKids

Tell Congress: Hands off Medicaid! Medicaid supports people from birth to after retirement and is essential to keeping hospitals open and supporting students at school. Cutting Medicaid will hurt individual patients and entire communit...

Right now Congress is discussing a budget plan that will mean steep cuts to the Medicaid program which supports people from birth to retirement and beyond.

Regardless of whether you’re in a blue, red or purple district, your representatives need to hear that Medicaid cuts are not acceptable.

📢 AFT Higher Ed Immigration Town Hall 📢

Join us online for an essential discussion on how we can defend faculty, staff, and students on our campuses in the face of rapidly evolving U.S. immigration policies.

🗓️ Feb 25, 7-8pm ET
🔗 Register: event.on24.com/wcc/r/486787...