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The SALT cap needs to expire- not continued in any way!! Will the Rs in Congress work for full repeal. That’s what will help NY taxpayers www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Suburban Republicans mostly quiet after meeting with Trump on taxes
Republicans still can't agree on how much to lift the SALT cap.
www.cityandstateny.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The SALT cap needs to expire- not continued in any way!! Will the Rs in Congress work for full repeal. That’s what will help NY taxpayers www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Facts
CNN interviewed more than a dozen experts, and they said that no fire hydrants would have been able to stop the LA wildfires with the high winds. “I don’t know a water system in the world that is that prepared for this type of event,” said one expert.
No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage | CNN
Widespread destruction from the L.A. fires was inevitable, given the drought and winds. Still, the region could have been better prepared.
www.cnn.com
January 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Facts
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Inspiring rally to support the largest heath care strike on Oregon history. 5,000 nurses, physicians & others began our historic strike yesterday against Providence. While Providence spends more on trying to break the strike than confronting the issues, we know: 1 day longer, 1 day stronger
January 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Inspiring rally to support the largest heath care strike on Oregon history. 5,000 nurses, physicians & others began our historic strike yesterday against Providence. While Providence spends more on trying to break the strike than confronting the issues, we know: 1 day longer, 1 day stronger
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Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. But many teachers say those efforts have little influence on how they run their classrooms. "I do business as usual," said one teacher.
Why Public School Curriculum Is Resistant to Political Pressure
Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. But many teachers say those efforts have little influence on how they run their classrooms. "I do business as usual," said one teacher.
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December 11, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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Biden’s $2000 cap on drug costs for Medicare recipients goes into effect in 2025.
Have you heard the good news?
Since April 2023, people with Medicare have seen savings on over 100 drugs thanks to Biden's Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program & in 2025 there'll be a 2k maximum for the year on drugs!
www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
Since April 2023, people with Medicare have seen savings on over 100 drugs thanks to Biden's Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program & in 2025 there'll be a 2k maximum for the year on drugs!
www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
Liz Weston: Medicare Part D plan caps out-of-pocket max at $2,000 beginning in 2025
Prescription drug coverage is provided by private insurers, and their lists of covered prescriptions can change every year. Makes sure you know if your insurer still covers your needed medications.
www.oregonlive.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Biden’s $2000 cap on drug costs for Medicare recipients goes into effect in 2025.
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Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum & I write why the separation of church & state is vital 4 everyone including students who should feel safe & valued. We support teaching about religion, but not forcing 1 set of beliefs over others. www.pressreader.com/usa/houston-... www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
The Bible doesn't belong in Texas public schools. Here's why.
Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum explain how separation of church and state has served the U.S. well for 250 years.
www.houstonchronicle.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum & I write why the separation of church & state is vital 4 everyone including students who should feel safe & valued. We support teaching about religion, but not forcing 1 set of beliefs over others. www.pressreader.com/usa/houston-... www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
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Learn more about Pearl Harbor Day, WWII, and its impacts on the world from our partners at @ShareMyLesson here: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... … www.threads.net/@potus/post/...
Pearl Harbor Presentation of Basic Facts
Students will gain a basic understanding of the events that occurred 12/7/41. The presentation will let the students have a starting point
sharemylesson.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Learn more about Pearl Harbor Day, WWII, and its impacts on the world from our partners at @ShareMyLesson here: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... … www.threads.net/@potus/post/...
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The Biden-Harris administration’s #BipartisanInfrastructureBill, #AmericanRescuePlan, & #CHIPSAct created countless good jobs in green energy, manufacturing, & more, making us more resilient to climate change. We must fight to maintain this progress. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/u...
Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs
President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:10 PM
The Biden-Harris administration’s #BipartisanInfrastructureBill, #AmericanRescuePlan, & #CHIPSAct created countless good jobs in green energy, manufacturing, & more, making us more resilient to climate change. We must fight to maintain this progress. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/u...
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Public schools ignite opportunity for students. A union card sustains that opportunity throughout their careers and into their retirement. Watch my full speech from the David N. Dinkins Leadership & Public Policy Forum last night.
www.aft.org/video-fighti...
www.aft.org/video-fighti...
December 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Public schools ignite opportunity for students. A union card sustains that opportunity throughout their careers and into their retirement. Watch my full speech from the David N. Dinkins Leadership & Public Policy Forum last night.
www.aft.org/video-fighti...
www.aft.org/video-fighti...
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📣NPE announces a new project, the National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), to provide research & recommendations on increasing transparency & accountability for charter schools.
Find it here on our website https://networkforpubliceducation.org/nccsa/
Find it here on our website https://networkforpubliceducation.org/nccsa/
National Center for Charter School Accountability Launches with Analysis of State Charter School Laws
/PRNewswire/ -- The Network for Public Education (NPE) announces a new project, the National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), to provide...
www.prnewswire.com
November 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
📣NPE announces a new project, the National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), to provide research & recommendations on increasing transparency & accountability for charter schools.
Find it here on our website https://networkforpubliceducation.org/nccsa/
Find it here on our website https://networkforpubliceducation.org/nccsa/
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Contact your senators today. Tell them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell the U.S. Senate to End Social Security’s WEP and GPO Penalties
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and other public employees every day. ...
actionnetwork.org
December 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Contact your senators today. Tell them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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I know there’s a lot of anxiety about the next four years, but I assure you that @aftunion.bsky.social’s guiding principle remains fighting for our children’s future and the promise of America. www.aft.org/column/fight...
Fighting for a better future
Americans need a great education and a union contract so they can get ahead and communities can rise together.
www.aft.org
December 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
I know there’s a lot of anxiety about the next four years, but I assure you that @aftunion.bsky.social’s guiding principle remains fighting for our children’s future and the promise of America. www.aft.org/column/fight...
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Diane’s story is not unique. America’s workers who dedicate their careers to helping others deserve a dignified retirement.
aftvoices.org/wep-gpo-chro...
aftvoices.org/wep-gpo-chro...
WEP/GPO chronicles: Diane Gibson’s story
Retired Cincinnati Public Schools teacher Diane Gibson shared her testimony during a June field hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on…
aftvoices.org
December 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Diane’s story is not unique. America’s workers who dedicate their careers to helping others deserve a dignified retirement.
aftvoices.org/wep-gpo-chro...
aftvoices.org/wep-gpo-chro...
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Understanding the reality of school vouchers ➡️ #SchoolVoucherScams https://www.yahoo.com/news/understanding-reality-school-vouchers-103058974.html #Education #EduSky
Understanding the reality of school vouchers
Imagine for a moment that state leaders decided to implement a change in how North Carolina provides core public services. Instead of everyone in a community relying on the same police and fire departments, people would instead choose private vendors and receive a check from the government to partially underwrite the cost. And the […]
www.yahoo.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Understanding the reality of school vouchers ➡️ #SchoolVoucherScams https://www.yahoo.com/news/understanding-reality-school-vouchers-103058974.html #Education #EduSky
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Just for the record, this administration is helping to lower healthcare costs, increase coverage, and improve quality of care—progress has been made for all families to have access to the care they deserve. www.aft.org/hc/fall2024/...
How Healthcare Has Improved Under the Biden-Harris Administration
www.aft.org
November 29, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Just for the record, this administration is helping to lower healthcare costs, increase coverage, and improve quality of care—progress has been made for all families to have access to the care they deserve. www.aft.org/hc/fall2024/...
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Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for our 1.8 million @aftunion.bsky.social members who can never receive enough of my gratitude for dedicating their professional life to the well-being and success of their communities. Thank you!
November 28, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for our 1.8 million @aftunion.bsky.social members who can never receive enough of my gratitude for dedicating their professional life to the well-being and success of their communities. Thank you!
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🎧 @rweingarten.bsky.social's interview with Hard Knock Radio is worth a listen. She discusses the future of public education, labor rights, and challenges facing public school teachers and students. kpfa.org/episode/hard...
November 27, 2024 at 3:51 PM
🎧 @rweingarten.bsky.social's interview with Hard Knock Radio is worth a listen. She discusses the future of public education, labor rights, and challenges facing public school teachers and students. kpfa.org/episode/hard...
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Through protests, letters and demonstrations, the Faculty Alliance of Miami are conveying their message loud and clear: It is time for a fair contract, and it is past time that administrators show more respect for the people who are the backbone of this university.
Ohio faculty librarians fight against insulting contract offers
Faculty and librarians at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, have been negotiating a contract for as long as they’ve been in a union—about a year and a half. Still, there is no agreement, and members o...
www.aft.org
November 23, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Through protests, letters and demonstrations, the Faculty Alliance of Miami are conveying their message loud and clear: It is time for a fair contract, and it is past time that administrators show more respect for the people who are the backbone of this university.
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Please call your senators to get this over the finish line! Especially if you live in NY—contacting Sen Schumer is super important! It’s a long overdue fix to help our public sector retirees (incl teachers, firefighters, govt & public safety workers) get their full, deserved social security:
Tell the U.S. Senate to End Social Security’s WEP and GPO Penalties
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and other public employees every day. ...
actionnetwork.org
November 22, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Please call your senators to get this over the finish line! Especially if you live in NY—contacting Sen Schumer is super important! It’s a long overdue fix to help our public sector retirees (incl teachers, firefighters, govt & public safety workers) get their full, deserved social security:
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Gotta teach 'em young. 🎶 bsky.app/profile/benf...
Timeline cleanse: a toddler singing Solidarity Forever on a karaoke microphone on the way to pre-school
November 22, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Gotta teach 'em young. 🎶 bsky.app/profile/benf...