I spent time w/ Kristen last week in Detroit where I heard firsthand stories of the fear her students are facing and the challenge of making students feel safe at school. I'm so grateful to educators like her for their courageous work.
Share what makes you #PublicSchoolProud → go.aft.org/proud
In Pittsburgh, PA, @aftpa.bsky.social members are helping students at Westinghouse High School gain hands-on training in emergency response technology, preparing them for careers in public safety.
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In Missoula, MT, MFPE member Monica Thompson was recently named Montana Art Educator of the Year and Pacific Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year for helping students build confidence, creativity and resilience through the arts.
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Nationwide, AFT members rallied, marched and spoke out to demand opportunity, freedom, safety and affordability for all, standing together to protect our kids, our families and our communities.
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#PublicSchoolProud #March4Communities
Every week, AFT members show what makes public schools so powerful: opportunity, creativity, hands-on learning and communities that stand together for students.
Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.
Have questions about what to do next? Come to our next AFT student debt clinic March 12. www.aft.org/pslf
While the republicans play pingpong with the most affordable student loan repayment plan on the planet, the SAVE plan, real folks are falling off the default cliff and emptying their wallets. If you were enrolled in SAVE and sick of being in legal limbo, fill this out. www.surveymonkey.com/r/8BRYVMS
For millions of working families across the country, affordability is not just a buzzword. This bill will provide much-needed relief for working Americans by creating an exemption for federal income taxes up to the “cost of living” for low- and middle-income. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@rweingarten.bsky.social shares how AFT members showed up on March 4, breaks down big wins for the union, and takes a stand against a new Middle East war. Whether fighting for schools or marching for peace, our message is clear: government must listen to the people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6z...
New reporting shows the financial strain many educators face: 62% report additional education-related work and about one in three holds a second job outside education to make ends meet.
fortune.com/2026/03/04/t...
At FCUSD, CTE is the starting point for students to explore real careers, gain practical skills, and build confidence in their future, all before they graduate. Discover how FCUSD offers courses to shape the next generation of leaders and innovators. folsomtimes.com/from-classro...
Detroit Federation of Teachers member Kristen Schoettle shares how ICE operations have left classrooms empty and students fearful, and what educators like her are doing to support those detained.
“It’s way bigger than what education and teaching used to look like."
www.cnn.com/2026/03/06/p...
Workers deserve to thrive — that’s why we launched Fight for Affordability.
We’re taking on the affordability crisis and giving members real tools to push back. aft.org/affordability
Check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social's #WomensHistoryMonth collection including women’s suffrage and 19th Amendment lessons, activities on women’s rights and gender equality, and profiles of women in science, social justice, politics, literature, sports & the arts.
sharemylesson.com/collections/...
March 6, 1857: Teach about the landmark case of #DredScott and his wife's, Harriet Robinson Scott, struggle for freedom: sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org
1776: Americans said no to kings.
On March 28, people across the country will stand up peacefully for our communities and our freedoms.
Find a #NoKings event near you: go.aft.org/nokings
Yesterday, @cftunion.bsky.social teachers, school counselors, school nurses, program specialists, speech-language pathologists and inclusion facilitators in Culver City were joined by their students in our nationwide day of action to fight for a better life for all.
www.foxla.com/video/fmc-i9...
The federal government says it supports CTE—yet it’s canceled grants for 19 Career-Connected High Schools projects funded in 2024, part of 700+ Education Dept. grants revoked. Cutting career pathways hurts students, schools and our future workforce. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
A record number of Americans are dipping into their 401(k)s just to cover high prices, rising debt and unexpected bills. When retirement savings become an emergency fund, that’s a clear sign it’s getting harder and harder to get by. www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
Want to win big for your school? Harbor Freight Tools is awarding a $2 million cash prize to recognize top high school trade teachers. Applications close May 1st. hftforschoolsprize.org
Noem was awful. Americans have been less secure due to her cruelty, corruption & incompetence —glad even the president now sees she must go. Let’s hope things truly improve. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
“All are welcome and safe here.” That’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise we make to our students every day.
This week we took that promise to the streets.
Thank you to everyone who rallied, marched and spoke up for dignity and respect for every child. We see you.
The AFT recently launched a new Fight for Affordability campaign to provide resources and support for members to deal with rising costs and debt, which you can find below ⤵️
aft.org/affordability
A new survey finds 1-in-3 teachers are working second jobs during the school year so they can make ends meet.
“Educators, who make every other profession possible, should be entitled to a decent wage that paves a pathway to the middle class.” — @rweingarten.bsky.social
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As the armed conflict in Iran continues and tensions across the region escalate, @sharemylesson.bsky.social has resources to help educators discuss the latest news, the motivations for the attacks and how Congress may respond.
Learn more here ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/todays-news-...
When it comes to AI, we need a key demanding coalition to keep humanity at the center of the technology. We’ve been on parallel tracks with others pushing common-sense guardrails to protect students, families & communities. If the govt won’t act, the people have to. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Nurses remain the most trusted profession because we are committed to the ethics of our profession. First, do no harm. Healthcare is a human right. It should be dignified. Anything resulting in harm or loss of dignity has no place in our spaces.
#march4communities #healthcareisahumaneight #iceout
The day after winning the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, @ginafortexas.bsky.social stood with @texasaft.org members and the @texasaflcio.org to make it clear she’s ready to fight for our communities. #March4Communities
The same forces seeking to criminalize immigrant families are attacking unions, dismantling public ed, stripping collective bargaining rights, undermining worker protections & voting rights, and attempting to reshape who gets to fully participate in our democracy. - @evelyndejesus.bsky.social
