AFT International Affairs

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It's time to let X/Twitter go. This platform's decline from a vibrant public square to what is now a platform for hate, disinformation & manipulation has been painful to experience. Find me & the AFT on Bluesky, Substack, Threads, Instagram, or Facebook. reuters.com/business/media…

We don’t want another endless war that puts service members in harm’s way and drains badly needed resources from American families facing rising costs of healthcare, housing, groceries, education, and a real need to make life affordable.

Is this about oil? Democracy? Imperialism? Will this be another Iraq or Afghanistan?

NEW: At least 40 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians, local official says - NYT

Maduro is a bad dude, a dictator who refused to leave after losing an election. While it was quite a show of American force, engaging in regime change raises many questions— that’s why the Constitution requires Congress involvement.

Really important social studies lesson-yes, it’s about the oil, but it’s about the currency in which the oil is traded.

This #HumanRightsDay, 12/10, we’re uplifting the powerful work of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and The Reckoning Project, which gathers firsthand accounts of war crimes in Ukraine and supports international legal action. Teach the truth. Support justice. Free teachers’ guides ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtc596bz @eduint @sharemylesson, @umichWCEE

On #HumanRightsDay, 12/10 @AFTunion highlights the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and its partnership with The Reckoning Project, documenting testimonies of war crimes in Ukraine. Their work helps bring justice for victims. Explore free resources for teachers & students: tinyurl.com/mtc596bz @eduint @sharemylesson 🇺🇦, @umichWCEE

Human rights education is democracy education. On #HumanRightsDay, read the Worlds of Education article by AFT President Randi Weingarten for @eduint connecting classrooms to the real fight for freedom in Ukraine and beyond: ei-ie.org/en/item/31799:…

This #HumanRightsDay, highlight resources on @sharemylesson that help students investigate war crimes in Ukraine and understand international justice. Free, classroom ready, and powerful: sharemylesson.com/teaching-resou… @eduint

On #HumanRightsDay, we lift up a new Worlds of Education article by AFT President Randi Weingarten for @eduint on teaching the fight for democracy in Ukraine and why it matters for classrooms worldwide: ei-ie.org/en/item/31799:…

On #HumanRightsDay, we encourage educators everywhere to use materials on @sharemylesson to teach about human rights, accountability, and the war in Ukraine. Explore the full collection here: sharemylesson.com/teaching-resou…

On this International Human Rights Day, December 10, AFT highlights the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and their work with The Reckoning Project (TRP), an international NGO focused on collecting testimonies from victims and witnesses of war crimes in Ukraine. They work closely with Ukraine & international legal bodies to seek justice for victims. Visit tinyurl.com/mtc596bz for free teacher guide and student text, @eduint, @sharemylesson

On #HumanRightsDay, 12/10 @AFTunion highlights the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and its partnership with The Reckoning Project, documenting testimonies of war crimes in Ukraine. Their work helps bring justice for victims. Explore free resources for teachers & students: tinyurl.com/mtc596bz @eduint @sharemylesson 🇺🇦, @umichWCEE

This #HumanRightsDay, 12/10, we’re uplifting the powerful work of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and The Reckoning Project, which gathers firsthand accounts of war crimes in Ukraine and supports international legal action. Teach the truth. Support justice. Free teachers’ guides ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtc596bz @eduint @sharemylesson, @umichWCEE

On December 10, #HumanRightsDay, AFT stands with those documenting truth in Ukraine. The Weiser Center and The Reckoning Project ensure victims’ voices are heard and justice is pursued. Educators: use these free materials in your classroom: tinyurl.com/mtc596bz, @eduint @sharemylesson 🇺🇦📚 @umichWCEE

Higher Ed union members: We've navigated disruptive tech change before. United, we will do it again. Our "Key Principles" are a tool for the classroom, the bargaining table, and campus governance. Let's build an ethical A.I. future for higher ed—together. See more at aft.org/featured-resou…, @eduint, #AI, #HigherEd

A.I. should bridge gaps, not deepen divides. Our principles call for equitable access to these tools and a seat at the table for unions when rolling out these technologies. Equity issue: We must ensure that tech lifts ALL students up. See more at aft.org/featured-resou…, @eduint, #AI, #HigherEd

Faculty intellectual property & student data are on the line. Our artificial intelligence guidelines demand robust safeguards against the unlicensed use of instructional materials & research, and strong privacy protections. The tech industry's free-for-all ends at our classroom door. See more at aft.org/featured-resou…, @eduint, #AI, #HigherEd