Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3)
@pft.org
The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽
PFT.org #PHLed
PFT.org #PHLed
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Solidarity is how we win! Gorgeous day to fight for our democracy, shoulder to shoulder with friends and allies. As our LeShawna Coleman told the crowd: Protest is powerful and fortifying. Now, go AND do! #NoKings
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The District loves to tout growing enrollment numbers, but that achievement belongs to our dedicated @pft.org educators. Creating chaos at schools like SDP has done since Thursday risks squandering the labor and credibility of our members. pft.org/press/pft-on... #PhlEd
PFT: Ongoing Building Issues Put District at Risk of Losing Trust, Enrollment
pft.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The District loves to tout growing enrollment numbers, but that achievement belongs to our dedicated @pft.org educators. Creating chaos at schools like SDP has done since Thursday risks squandering the labor and credibility of our members. pft.org/press/pft-on... #PhlEd
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Totally unacceptable for the District to send students and staff back into buildings without knowing if the heating and plumbing were working. The tech that makes virtual learning possible exists and should be used when health and safety are at risk www.inquirer.com/education/co... #PhlEd
One Philly schools went virtual Monday because of the cold, and four others dismissed early due to broken heat
Furness High in South Philadelphia moved to virtual instruction and Farrell Elementary in the Northeast closed early as schools are plagued by broken heat and burst pipes.
www.inquirer.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Totally unacceptable for the District to send students and staff back into buildings without knowing if the heating and plumbing were working. The tech that makes virtual learning possible exists and should be used when health and safety are at risk www.inquirer.com/education/co... #PhlEd
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America’s public schools welcome ALL students. Oppose discriminatory voucher programs like the new federal tax credit program during and join us & NCPE on Feb 5 for a conversation about the risks of this program.
Register: bit.ly/3NFFkPf
#SchoolChoiceWeek #NoVouchers
Register: bit.ly/3NFFkPf
#SchoolChoiceWeek #NoVouchers
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 PM
America’s public schools welcome ALL students. Oppose discriminatory voucher programs like the new federal tax credit program during and join us & NCPE on Feb 5 for a conversation about the risks of this program.
Register: bit.ly/3NFFkPf
#SchoolChoiceWeek #NoVouchers
Register: bit.ly/3NFFkPf
#SchoolChoiceWeek #NoVouchers
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The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round because of our incredible school bus drivers!
February is #LoveTheBusMonth - so make sure to thank your local school bus driver for getting our kids to and from school safely, and for their commitment to safety.
February is #LoveTheBusMonth - so make sure to thank your local school bus driver for getting our kids to and from school safely, and for their commitment to safety.
February 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round because of our incredible school bus drivers!
February is #LoveTheBusMonth - so make sure to thank your local school bus driver for getting our kids to and from school safely, and for their commitment to safety.
February is #LoveTheBusMonth - so make sure to thank your local school bus driver for getting our kids to and from school safely, and for their commitment to safety.
National School Counseling Week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within our school systems and their tremendous impact on student success. Every student deserves a #SchoolCounselor. Thank you to our counselors for the important work you do! #NSCW26
February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
National School Counseling Week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within our school systems and their tremendous impact on student success. Every student deserves a #SchoolCounselor. Thank you to our counselors for the important work you do! #NSCW26
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A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
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Nothing has changed and these masked, armed federal paramilitaries are just as aggressive and lawless as ever.
This morning, federal agents staged at the Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot and began to throw chemical irritants at observers. They also kidnapped an observer. Our parks are meant for our children, youth, and neighbors. They should never be militarized zones meant to separate families. 1/
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Nothing has changed and these masked, armed federal paramilitaries are just as aggressive and lawless as ever.
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Finally. Liam and his father “boarded a plane home on Sunday after a judge ordered the government to release them.” abcnews.go.com/US/5-year-li...
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father board plane for Minneapolis after detention center release
A federal judge on Saturday ordered that the pair be released.
abcnews.go.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Finally. Liam and his father “boarded a plane home on Sunday after a judge ordered the government to release them.” abcnews.go.com/US/5-year-li...
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This is a really big deal: a union leader wins in Texas.. and beats a billionaire backed candidate who led anti public school culture wars…. .h/t @zephcapo.bsky.social
HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state.
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This is a really big deal: a union leader wins in Texas.. and beats a billionaire backed candidate who led anti public school culture wars…. .h/t @zephcapo.bsky.social
“You can’t erase history once you’ve learned it. It doesn’t work that way.”
Those were the words of a federal judge to a DOJ attorney last week who was defending the Trump Administration's removal of an exhibit on the history of slavery on Independence Mall.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Those were the words of a federal judge to a DOJ attorney last week who was defending the Trump Administration's removal of an exhibit on the history of slavery on Independence Mall.
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
“You can’t erase history once you’ve learned it. It doesn’t work that way.”
Those were the words of a federal judge to a DOJ attorney last week who was defending the Trump Administration's removal of an exhibit on the history of slavery on Independence Mall.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Those were the words of a federal judge to a DOJ attorney last week who was defending the Trump Administration's removal of an exhibit on the history of slavery on Independence Mall.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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U.S. District Judge Fred Biery's order, issued Saturday morning, requires that Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, be released from federal custody while their immigration case proceeds through the court system. Biery's order requires they be released by Tuesday.
Judge orders 5-year-old boy, his dad be released from Texas immigrant center
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
www.expressnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery's order, issued Saturday morning, requires that Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, be released from federal custody while their immigration case proceeds through the court system. Biery's order requires they be released by Tuesday.
A terrible loss for Philly. Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved journalist Dan McQuade, including his wife, Jan, a PFT member. www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d...
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43
Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor.
www.inquirer.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A terrible loss for Philly. Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved journalist Dan McQuade, including his wife, Jan, a PFT member. www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d...
"You have schools at 2:00 in the afternoon, and the heat was up to 50 degrees. You can't tell me it's better for anybody to learn in those conditions," stressed Arthur Steinberg, the president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. 6abc.com/post/philade... #PhlEd
Philly parents, teachers union express safety concerns after winter storm
Parents are expressing their concerns over in-person learning on Friday with the School District of Philadelphia.
6abc.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"You have schools at 2:00 in the afternoon, and the heat was up to 50 degrees. You can't tell me it's better for anybody to learn in those conditions," stressed Arthur Steinberg, the president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. 6abc.com/post/philade... #PhlEd
Friday v Thursday. What changed? 🤷🏾
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
January 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Friday v Thursday. What changed? 🤷🏾
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
This school should have been closed after pipes burst last weekend. The quick transformation after news reports on dangerous conditions in schools yesterday illustrates what the District is capable of when they choose to prioritize students and staff.
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There are 1400 mentions of DOGE founder Elon Musk in the Epstein files.
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
There are 1400 mentions of DOGE founder Elon Musk in the Epstein files.
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
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Much love to the rural Minnesotans helping THEIR neighbors, too.
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Rural Minnesota isn’t staying silent.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
Rural Minnesotans Stand Up to ICE
As federal agents descend on small towns in Minnesota, residents are uniting to protect their immigrant neighbors.
inthesetimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Much love to the rural Minnesotans helping THEIR neighbors, too.
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Bears repeating that while Minneapolis gets the most attention, it's exactly the same situation in St. Paul and very similar in many suburbs and smaller towns around the state (and, obviously, outside MN)
Today's #RedFridays reminder from Childs Elementary that no matter what is happening in the city or nation, even in times of tragedy & fear, our members show up for students with dedication & joy. Schools must be safe, sacred spaces for young people to learn, build friendships, & grow. #PhlEd
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Today's #RedFridays reminder from Childs Elementary that no matter what is happening in the city or nation, even in times of tragedy & fear, our members show up for students with dedication & joy. Schools must be safe, sacred spaces for young people to learn, build friendships, & grow. #PhlEd
IN SOLIDARITY #ICEout
The targeting of 22 community members will not deter us from continuing to show up for one another and protect our fellow Minnesotans.
We look out for each other here. And we're not going to stop. #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
We look out for each other here. And we're not going to stop. #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM
IN SOLIDARITY #ICEout
"The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on the district to return to remote learning on Friday in light of 'treacherous commutes and dangerous building conditions,' @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, PFT president, said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon." #PhlEd
Tough day inside many #phled buildings. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philly schools reopened Thursday. Some students returned to snowbanks, burst pipes and frigid classrooms
“It’s a mess,” said a staffer at Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philadelphia. The school had no running water or school lunches.
www.inquirer.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
"The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on the district to return to remote learning on Friday in light of 'treacherous commutes and dangerous building conditions,' @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, PFT president, said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon." #PhlEd
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Disabled students at Penrose Elementary were forced to endure the indignity of unshoveled wheelchair ramps. That is totally unacceptable. We're calling on the District to go remote until conditions are safe for students and staff. pft.org/press/danger... #PhlEd
Dangerous Building Conditions Spur PFT Call for Return to Remote Learning on Friday
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Disabled students at Penrose Elementary were forced to endure the indignity of unshoveled wheelchair ramps. That is totally unacceptable. We're calling on the District to go remote until conditions are safe for students and staff. pft.org/press/danger... #PhlEd
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@pft.org members are the most dedicated educators. They showed up to work today even though many streets and sidewalks are still covered with giant piles of icy snow, and were greeted with freezing classrooms and busted plumbing.
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Dangerous Building Conditions Spur PFT Call for Return to Remote Learning on Friday
pft.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
@pft.org members are the most dedicated educators. They showed up to work today even though many streets and sidewalks are still covered with giant piles of icy snow, and were greeted with freezing classrooms and busted plumbing.
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
Tomorrow must be a remote learning day.
pft.org/press/danger...
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This school lacks heat and plumbing and should not be open today #PhlEd
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
January 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This school lacks heat and plumbing and should not be open today #PhlEd
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The decision to resume in-person learning should have been made if building conditions were acceptable. Students shouldn't have to deal with dangerous, unshoveled walkways or lack of heat. We are escalating hazardous building conditions to the District and demanding accountability. #PhlEd
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"If we have to hunt you down, the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice. And we will do so under the Constitution and laws of the United States."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
Philly DA vows to prosecute ‘wannabe Nazi' ICE agents who violate the law
YouTube video by NBC10 Philadelphia
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 AM
"If we have to hunt you down, the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will find you. We will achieve justice. And we will do so under the Constitution and laws of the United States."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft1...