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Students don’t hate math—they hate confusing math. In the Winter 2025-2026 #AmericanEducator, Prof. Jeremy Alm says coherent elementary textbooks can transform math from scary to fun and understandable: aft.org/ae/winter2025-…

@AFTunion stands with @nynurses

"Teachers organizing for change isn’t about leaving for better pay elsewhere, it’s about correcting that imbalance so public schools are properly funded and educators are paid fairly where they already serve.” Joanna Loftis, @PENCVoice aft.org/news/north-car…

Tell us what makes you #PublicSchoolProud → go.aft.org/proud

In Minneapolis, MN, @EducationMN & @MFELocal59 members are standing up for students’ right to safe, welcoming public schools — speaking out against ICE activity near school buildings and defending kids, families, and staff. 🗣️ fox9.com/news/education… #PublicSchoolProud

This week, public schools showed what’s possible when educators lead with purpose. Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us ⬇️

WATCH 🎥: AFT & @texasaft filed a lawsuit to defend the constitutional rights of our members to speak their minds on their own time. Regardless of your politics, government overreach into your private life is wrong. We'll always fight for our members. youtube.com/shorts/9kemp9L…

This week, @rweingarten addresses the violence shaking our communities—but also highlights how we're holding power accountable by challenging cuts to community schools, defending educators' rights, and securing victories for families. Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️

NEW: @rweingarten issues statement on the murder of Renee Nicole Good and incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minnesota: "ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe." aft.org/press-release/…

NEW: I just signed bipartisan legislation establishing a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in K-12 schools. This policy is a no-brainer. It will help boost academic achievement, protect the mental well-being of our students, and restore focus in our classrooms. Schools are places for learning, socializing, and interacting – not distracting screens.

Congress is voting on whether or not to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for another 3 years, helping working families afford the care they need. Please call your representative at (218) 453-8077 & tell them: Extend the ACA tax credits. #HealthcareHeist

Tell your lawmakers to stop the #HealthcareHeist and restore ACA tax credits today ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/afford…

WATCH: If Congress fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions of working families will be forced to pay more for the care they need - many will even lose their coverage. Learn more from RN Catharyne Henderson. #HealthcareHeist youtube.com/shorts/9Gb4yfD…

Did you know: More than 80% of families with children under five can’t afford childcare? At today's @NY4ChildCare press conference, NYSUT President @MelindaJPerson announced our support in the fight for Universal 3-K and pre-K. Learn more: united4childcare.org

TX's actions are a transparent effort to smear educators, divide our communities, and deny our kids opportunities to learn & thrive. Educators should be judged on their work, not some culture war that exploits horrific violence for political ends. apnews.com/article/charli…

This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately.  nbcnews.com/news/us-news/f…