By Ricardo Phipps Recent resistance to teaching students about the history of racial power and privilege dynamics in the United States has been accompanied by a parallel resistance to LGBTQ+ studies and resources in K–12 classrooms, libraries, and extracurricular spaces.…
Professional Development Opportunities
Good Morning, Please find our current Professional Development Opportunities listed below: All offerings are available for registration in Frontline. Melissa A. Labossiere Talent Development CoordinatorPawtucket School Department. 401-721-5219. Pawtucket Teacher of the Year 2014-2015. Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Finalist…
Pawt. School Committee Meeting, 4-18-23
Introducing AFT’s Self-Paced, Differentiating Instruction course
We’re excited to announce the release of Differentiating Instruction, an all-new, self-paced online module that’s part of the AFT’s Strategies for Success series. This research-based series consists of courses that address teaching and learning aspects of the classroom experienced by…
New ‘Union Talk’ episode focuses on why workers need paid leave now
Listen here. On Union Talk, AFT president Randi Weingarten will interview workers, policymakers and experts who are confronting the issues working families face and championing solutions. From the classroom to the bargaining table to Congress to the streets, Union Talk…