By Randi Weingarten and Neil Sullivan For the past two decades, American public education has focused on rigorous academics as the way to ensure that students are prepared for the future — college, career, and life in general. There is…
Family Engagement and Family Literacy
A Duo for a Strong School Foundation By Rebecca A. Palacios Family engagement and family literacy are two of the most important keys, or components, for building a strong foundation for children’s academic success. In the years from birth through…
Weingarten’s keynote inspires educators at TEACH conference
We loved seeing more than 1,000 educators at the AFT’s TEACH conference. It was a busy weekend full of workshops and speeches—including AFT President Randi Weingarten’s inspiring keynote address. Watch her speech and hear what resonated with AFT members. Watch Randi and others speak here.
Pawtucket School Committee Rejects Teachers’ Proposal for a 3-year contract
After meeting in executive session for nearly 3 hours, the Pawtucket School Committee voted 4-3 to reject the Pawtucket Teachers’ Alliance latest proposal for a 3-year contract. President Ron Beaupre and his officers had negotiated previously with the labor sub-committee,…
Yoga For Educators
Community schools: From inspiration to actuality
We already know community schools work. Children whose families are more connected to their schools—through wraparound services like dental and vision care, food banks and social workers, but more importantly through strong, caring relationships with educators and staff—do better socially,…