Kean Fed of Teachers

Let’s be role models for how we deal with conflicts and disagreement. During the pandemic, we met via Zoom with parent groups that often disagreed with us on safety measures and school closures. We heard each other out and talked things through. We need more of that in America. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

These four strategies are expanding community schools, scaling experiential learning, addressing staff shortages, and deepening the partnerships between families and educators. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

The stresses of the COVID-19 era—plus the culture wars, attacks on teachers, inadequate pay, poor teaching and learning conditions, and the threat of school shootings—have made recent years the toughest in modern times for educators. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

Voucher programs are proliferating even though research shows that, on average, vouchers negatively affect achievement—the declines are worse than pandemic learning loss. In fact, vouchers have caused “some of the largest academic drops ever measured in the research record. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

In good times and bad, public schools are cornerstones of community, of our democracy, our economy and our nation. But some people want that cornerstone to crumble—and they’re wielding the sledgehammers. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

Yes, Traci Latson! Teachers are here to uplift students, educate, and provide students opportunities every day. We need classroom resource and support for educators & school support staff. Yes to full finding, no to politics. #WhatKidsNeed @HFT2415 @HESPUnion6315

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I'm about to give a major speech at the National Press Club: In Defense of Public Education. Watch it live at 9 am. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

Live Now: I'm giving a speech at the National Press Club: In Defense of Public Education. #WhatKidsNeed aft.org/defense-public…

Wishing all faculty and staff a productive exam week at Kean! #highered #examweek

American teachers should earn a livable, competitive teacher salary. This is why we support the #AmericanTeacherAct and you should too! This act will raise minimum teacher salaries to $60,000. @teachersalary @RepWilson @RepBowman

Union members, use your @UnionPlus discount to save 30% off all Teleflora holiday bouquets, chocolate treats and gift baskets. Hurry – offer ends 12/25. unionplus.click/3tz

The newest episode of the #UnionTalk podcast is live! Join @rweingarten and her guests as they discuss how to alleviate the healthcare staffing shortage. aft.org/latest-news/un…

⏰No more "Midnights" left - the deadline to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (#PSLF) is TODAY, Monday, October 31 at 11:59 PM Eastern time. Go to studentaid.gov/PSLF to fill out the application as soon as possible, and help us spread the word! #PSLFworks

This is your daily reminder to complete your PSLF form. (:

We are beyond happy to have celebrated our 50th anniversary! Thank you to all who physically and virtually attended our last general meeting! #AFT #UnionStrong

Because of our years of advocacy, the Biden Administration has made game changing fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to help working people. And the results speak for themselves. Here are just a few stories from our members showing how #PSLFWorks. 🧵

Our educators bend over backward every day to make a difference for their students. It's truly inspiring to hear directly from some of them about how this relief has made a difference in their lives. #PSLFWorks

"I don't get it, if there's teacher & school staff shortages, why don't they just hire new people?" "Those jobs need training, though. And fair wages & respect. You wouldn't just hire someone random if it was a doctor or pilot, right?" "Oh, good point." aft.org/press-release/…

@tedcruz Hey Ted Cruz , why not a little respect for hardworking baristas at a Starbucks at Houston or hardworking educators of Houston. Why not support them as I try to do, instead of your litany of name calling. @TexasAFT @SBWorkersUnited