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Help students explore the world through food! 🍎This @aft.org lesson guides learners as they research nutrition, identity, food inequality, food history & more
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
New @aft.org member created lesson!
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Observation day doesn’t have to feel like a dog and pony show. 🐕🐎
Amber Chandler shares honest insights + helpful strategies to help your teaching shine—without the stress.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/dog-and-pony-show-truth-about-observations @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Amber Chandler shares honest insights + helpful strategies to help your teaching shine—without the stress.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/dog-and-pony-show-truth-about-observations @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Observation day doesn’t have to feel like a dog and pony show. 🐕🐎
Amber Chandler shares honest insights + helpful strategies to help your teaching shine—without the stress.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/dog-and-pony-show-truth-about-observations @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Amber Chandler shares honest insights + helpful strategies to help your teaching shine—without the stress.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/dog-and-pony-show-truth-about-observations @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
@rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org, Donald Trump & his allies are working to defund and destroy #publicschools. Weingarten says this is not what Americans want: “Americans support public schools and want them strengthened, not defunded or dismantled.” Read more aft.org/ae/fall2025/wws
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org, Donald Trump & his allies are working to defund and destroy #publicschools. Weingarten says this is not what Americans want: “Americans support public schools and want them strengthened, not defunded or dismantled.” Read more aft.org/ae/fall2025/wws
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It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
🍎 More Than a Thank You Note: Finding Gratitude in the Crisis of Modern Education
We must keep our optimism for education in spite of the challenges we currently face. Thanksgiving approaches, and across the internet, there’s a lovely chorus of gratitude directed toward ed…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
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I've spent my entire career championing Career and Technical Education programs. Today I visited the Harbor School in NYC and it's exactly the type of school we should be seeding, sustaining and scaling.
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I've spent my entire career championing Career and Technical Education programs. Today I visited the Harbor School in NYC and it's exactly the type of school we should be seeding, sustaining and scaling.
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Whether it's marine biology, welding, robotics or more, these students have an opportunity to learn about the world around them. I wish that every kid had access to programs like this.
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Whether it's marine biology, welding, robotics or more, these students have an opportunity to learn about the world around them. I wish that every kid had access to programs like this.
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The students I spoke with today were so glad to be there. They love their mixture of traditional academics and hands on learning, which includes internship opportunities and other career pathways.
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The students I spoke with today were so glad to be there. They love their mixture of traditional academics and hands on learning, which includes internship opportunities and other career pathways.
Florida may undermine childhood vaccines and open the door to more infectious disease. Educators are concerned for their most vulnerable students. www.aft.org/news/florida...
Florida may scrap vaccine mandates, but educators warn of possible risks
Florida could soon become the first state in the nation to eliminate all vaccine requirements, including those that protect children attending public schools. The proposal would undo decades of proven...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Florida may undermine childhood vaccines and open the door to more infectious disease. Educators are concerned for their most vulnerable students. www.aft.org/news/florida...
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Check out this terrific blog from my colleague Heidi Goger @aft.org The rights of ALL children matter & it takes both data & stories to remind us how far we’ve come & why we must celebrate and protect IDEA@50!
50 years of civil rights for students with disabilities, and the urgency continues.
Heidy Goger shares why this moment matters for every educator.
Read the blog here: sharemylesson.com/blog/fierce-...
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Heidy Goger shares why this moment matters for every educator.
Read the blog here: sharemylesson.com/blog/fierce-...
@aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @marlau-k.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Check out this terrific blog from my colleague Heidi Goger @aft.org The rights of ALL children matter & it takes both data & stories to remind us how far we’ve come & why we must celebrate and protect IDEA@50!
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Take a moment to read my new piece on the impact and need for law to include and educate students with disabilities.
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The Fierce Urgency of Now: 50 Years of Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities
Note: The events described are based on true experiences, but some individuals have been combined into a composite character of Melissa, who symbolizes students with disabilities who were margi
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Take a moment to read my new piece on the impact and need for law to include and educate students with disabilities.
sharemylesson.com/blog/fierce-...
sharemylesson.com/blog/fierce-...
The Trump administration cut funding for a program helping students with disabilities advocate for themselves and plan their futures. In Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator, learn the real cost of these cuts and how educators are fighting back: aft.org/ae/fall2025/jerome
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Trump administration cut funding for a program helping students with disabilities advocate for themselves and plan their futures. In Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator, learn the real cost of these cuts and how educators are fighting back: aft.org/ae/fall2025/jerome
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In New Lexington, OH, students are getting a debt-free head start on high-paying careers before they even graduate. See how this innovative public school and IBEW partnership is building a brighter future, one apprentice at a time. This is the power of public education in action! #PublicSchoolProud
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In New Lexington, OH, students are getting a debt-free head start on high-paying careers before they even graduate. See how this innovative public school and IBEW partnership is building a brighter future, one apprentice at a time. This is the power of public education in action! #PublicSchoolProud
New @aft.org member created lesson!
Help students explore the world through food! 🍎This @aft.org lesson guides learners as they research nutrition, identity, food inequality, food history & more
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
New @aft.org member created lesson!
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In Honolulu, HI, @uhpafaculty.bsky.social uplift student success every day — including a Leeward Community College chef teaching culinary skills and community care.
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#PublicSchoolProud
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#PublicSchoolProud
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In Honolulu, HI, @uhpafaculty.bsky.social uplift student success every day — including a Leeward Community College chef teaching culinary skills and community care.
www.hinowdaily.com/2025/11/20/u...
#PublicSchoolProud
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#PublicSchoolProud
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In Lawrence, MA, students at Lawrence High School shared how healthcare internships are motivating them academically and helping them imagine future careers.
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#PublicSchoolProud @aftmass.bsky.social
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#PublicSchoolProud @aftmass.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In Lawrence, MA, students at Lawrence High School shared how healthcare internships are motivating them academically and helping them imagine future careers.
youtube.com/shorts/oNabi...
#PublicSchoolProud @aftmass.bsky.social
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#PublicSchoolProud @aftmass.bsky.social
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In New York, NY, @psc-cuny.org members stood with immigrant students and families in court — defending dignity, safety, and the right to thrive.
www.aft.org/news/standin... #PublicSchoolProud
www.aft.org/news/standin... #PublicSchoolProud
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In New York, NY, @psc-cuny.org members stood with immigrant students and families in court — defending dignity, safety, and the right to thrive.
www.aft.org/news/standin... #PublicSchoolProud
www.aft.org/news/standin... #PublicSchoolProud
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In St. Louis, MO, @rweingarten.bsky.social visited St. Louis Public Schools to celebrate their literacy work as #ReadingOpensTheWorld brings books and joy across the city. www.ksdk.com/article/news... #PublicSchoolProud @aftmissouri.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In St. Louis, MO, @rweingarten.bsky.social visited St. Louis Public Schools to celebrate their literacy work as #ReadingOpensTheWorld brings books and joy across the city. www.ksdk.com/article/news... #PublicSchoolProud @aftmissouri.bsky.social
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I’m back with this week’s video update—sounding the alarm about attacks on public education, keeping up the fight to make life more affordable for families and more. Check it out ⬇️ m.youtube.com/shorts/pkSxa...
Randi's Report: Fighting for Our Future
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November 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I’m back with this week’s video update—sounding the alarm about attacks on public education, keeping up the fight to make life more affordable for families and more. Check it out ⬇️ m.youtube.com/shorts/pkSxa...
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By engaging kids AND parents, teachers in St. Louis are sparking a joy of reading in their students! #ReadingOpensTheWorld
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
By engaging kids AND parents, teachers in St. Louis are sparking a joy of reading in their students! #ReadingOpensTheWorld
Want a stronger democracy? Reduce economic inequality, say Eli G. Rau & Susan Stokes in Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator. Policies that ensure fair wages, safety nets & equal opportunity make our institutions resilient. aft.org/ae/fall2025/rau_stokes
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Want a stronger democracy? Reduce economic inequality, say Eli G. Rau & Susan Stokes in Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator. Policies that ensure fair wages, safety nets & equal opportunity make our institutions resilient. aft.org/ae/fall2025/rau_stokes
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As private voucher programs grow at the state & federal level, students w/ disabilities are at risk of discrimination and denial of a quality education.
@americanprogress.bsky.social explains how to help disabled children & students amid federal rollbacks
www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
@americanprogress.bsky.social explains how to help disabled children & students amid federal rollbacks
www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action
Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the…
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November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
As private voucher programs grow at the state & federal level, students w/ disabilities are at risk of discrimination and denial of a quality education.
@americanprogress.bsky.social explains how to help disabled children & students amid federal rollbacks
www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
@americanprogress.bsky.social explains how to help disabled children & students amid federal rollbacks
www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
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More people than ever believe democracy is in crisis—evident in increased division, polarization & social detachment.
But can public schools help renew democracy? In American Educator, Peter W. Cookson Jr. explains how to create high-quality schools of social solidarity.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
But can public schools help renew democracy? In American Educator, Peter W. Cookson Jr. explains how to create high-quality schools of social solidarity.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
Social Solidarity
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November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
More people than ever believe democracy is in crisis—evident in increased division, polarization & social detachment.
But can public schools help renew democracy? In American Educator, Peter W. Cookson Jr. explains how to create high-quality schools of social solidarity.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
But can public schools help renew democracy? In American Educator, Peter W. Cookson Jr. explains how to create high-quality schools of social solidarity.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
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Florida could be the first state to eliminate vaccine requirements—including those protecting kids in school—undoing decades of proven public health safeguards. Educators like school psychologist & Florida Education Association member Sheryl Posey are sounding the alarm.
www.aft.org/news/florida...
www.aft.org/news/florida...
Florida may scrap vaccine mandates, but educators warn of possible risks
Florida could soon become the first state in the nation to eliminate all vaccine requirements, including those that protect children attending public schools. The proposal would undo decades of proven...
www.aft.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Florida could be the first state to eliminate vaccine requirements—including those protecting kids in school—undoing decades of proven public health safeguards. Educators like school psychologist & Florida Education Association member Sheryl Posey are sounding the alarm.
www.aft.org/news/florida...
www.aft.org/news/florida...
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Help students explore the world through food! 🍎This @aft.org lesson guides learners as they research nutrition, identity, food inequality, food history & more
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Help students explore the world through food! 🍎This @aft.org lesson guides learners as they research nutrition, identity, food inequality, food history & more
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
Lesson here https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/project-based-learning-where-food-comes-410101 @aftteach.bsky.social
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Feeling a bit “Defying Gravity”? 💚
Amber Chandler shares 3 lessons from Wicked to help educators face challenges, tap into emotions, and move forward with intention.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lessons-wicked-educators-can-use-right-about-now @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Amber Chandler shares 3 lessons from Wicked to help educators face challenges, tap into emotions, and move forward with intention.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lessons-wicked-educators-can-use-right-about-now @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Feeling a bit “Defying Gravity”? 💚
Amber Chandler shares 3 lessons from Wicked to help educators face challenges, tap into emotions, and move forward with intention.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lessons-wicked-educators-can-use-right-about-now @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Amber Chandler shares 3 lessons from Wicked to help educators face challenges, tap into emotions, and move forward with intention.
Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lessons-wicked-educators-can-use-right-about-now @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Worried about misinformation on autism? Here are scientific facts from health experts: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit... @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Vital Lessons: A Town Hall on Autism, Education and Public Trust
Autism continues to be one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented conditions—both in public discourse and in the systems meant to support families. Educators, healthcare workers and parents are ...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Worried about misinformation on autism? Here are scientific facts from health experts: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit... @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social