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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 1h

🕊️ New @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson: Hamas and Israel Begin Talks to End Two-Year Conflict.
Ask students:
🌍 Where are ceasefire talks happening?
🤝 What are the proposed conditions for peace?
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 44m

From Mussolini to Trump, strongmen have tried to silence teachers & rewrite knowledge. But together, we can resist authoritarianism & defend democracy. Don’t miss @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social in Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/fall2025/ben-ghiat @aft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Wreck Our Democracy

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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 52m

“Critical thinking is the most important muscle in the exercise of democracy. No wonder fascists want to weaken it.” @rweingarten.bsky.social shares why fascists fear teachers in this excerpt of her new book. #AmericanEducator aft.org/ae/fall2025/Weingarten_book @aft.org @ucaft.bsky.social

AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 1h

Extremists are trying to dismantle public schools, but @aft.org has a blueprint to defend them—with literacy, CTE, AI leadership & more. “We must not let the likes of Donald Trump end public education as we know it.” @rweingarten.bsky.social in #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/fall2025/wws

AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 5h

This issue of #AmericanEducator features @rweingarten.bsky.social on why fascists fear teachers, @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social on defending democracy from authoritarianism, @oscarwestlund.bsky.social on combating disinformation, + union members’ stories on Trump admin cuts: aft.org/ae/fall2025 @aft.org

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Texas Conference of the AAUP @texasaaup.bsky.social · 22h

⭐️⭐️This Thursday at 5pm EST! ⬇️

Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 2d

Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
REGISTER here 👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 6h

📱 Teachers: What's your take on phones in school?
Join Dr. Angela Duckworth's Phones in Focus study—share your insights in a quick 5-min survey 🕒 www.phonesinfocus.org
📊 Instant national results
🎁 Enter to win $500!
@aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 23h

Join us on Thursday for this essential conversation!

Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 2d

Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
REGISTER here 👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 1d

📱 Educators, your voice matters!
Join Dr. Angela Duckworth’s Phones in Focus study on school cell phone policies & student learning.
🕒 5 min survey → phonesinfocus.org
📊 See results instantly
🎁 Win 1of10 $500 gift cards!
@marlau-k.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 1d

Lesson plan from @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social: A Look at the Major Cases the Supreme Court Will Take Up in Its New Term. Ask students: When does the Supreme Court's new term begin? What new cases will the Court be hearing? sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

Banning books is an attack on knowledge and harms students' ability to select relevant, engaging materials that encourage critical thinking skills. This #BannedBooksWeek, check out how you can take action to stand up for the freedom to read at bannedbooksweek.org.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 1d

This October 7 we must recommit to peace, safety, equality, and self-determination for Jews and Palestinians. ParentsCircle's Listening from the Heart program helps classrooms and communities connect from a human, compassionate perspective. youtu.be/CcZfvvQqf-A

Listening from the Heart

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 1d

Princeton’s president says colleges are getting free speech right. 🗣️
Learn how higher ed is modeling open dialogue with this @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson plan.
📚 Watch now: Princeton President Argues Colleges Are Encouraging Free Speech sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 1d

💻 October is Computer Learning Month!
Explore K-12 computer science resources—from coding basics to cybersecurity and data analysis.
Help students build creativity, logic & collaboration through tech!
👉 sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @aftpa.bsky.social

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 2d

What are the top 10 most banned books in the US? See PEN America's list. https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/books/2025/10/05/top-10-banned-books-week/86498998007/ #BannedBooksWeek

What are the top 10 most banned books in the US? See PEN America's list.

PEN America reports that nearly 4,000 unique book titles were challenged for banning in the U.S. in 2024. Take a look at the titles.

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 2d

Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
REGISTER here 👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 2d

Honor @janegoodallcan.bsky.social’s legacy 🌍🐒
Teach students about her pioneering research on chimpanzees and her tireless advocacy for animals and the planet.
Use this lesson to inspire future changemakers: sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @janegoodall.org

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AFT @aft.org · 5d

In Pinellas County, FL, @floridaea.bsky.social member Kimberly Skukalek helped children & parents through first-day jitters—showing school is a place of trust & belonging. Now teaching middle school, she still sees her impact. apnews.com/article/scho...
#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 5d

In NYC, @uftnyc.bsky.social members rallied around Dylan, a student & immigrant from Venezuela who was detained by ICE—showing the power of school communities to care & protect.
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#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 5d

In Boston, @aftmass.bsky.social & @btu66.bsky.social gave away 40,000 free books at their Back to School Fair thanks to #ReadingOpensTheWorld, which has shared over 10 million books nationwide. Because when kids read, they succeed. 📚
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#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 5d

In Chicago, @ctulocal1.bsky.social educators are ensuring schools remain havens of safety & joy—even as immigrant families face attacks. With contract protections & sanctuary teams, they’re proving every child belongs. www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...
#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 5d

In New Haven, CT, thousands of books filled students’ hands & hearts at a #ReadingOpensTheWorld giveaway. The smiles said it all—and so did the @aftct.bsky.social members' dedication to joyful literacy & solidarity.
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AFT @aft.org · 2d

Teachers do more than teaching reading, writing, and 'rithmatic. They open students' eyes to what's possible, and give them the tools they need to thrive.

Thank you to all of our educators for all you do for students, families, and communities! #WorldTeachersDay @eduinternational.bsky.social

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 4d

Having difficult conversations is a crucial skill to learn. As we approach October 7, I wanted to share these resources from @ShareMyLesson.bsky.social and Parents Circle on speaking - and listening - from the heart. tinyurl.com/yuv7ychc

Listening from the Heart

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrate #Chuseok with your class! 🌾
Hands-on crafts, word searches, and interactive slides bring Korea’s harvest festival to life for young learners.
Explore cultural traditions and seasonal fun: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @twinklusa.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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