Union wins protection against premature return to Florida schools
A Florida judge has ruled that the governor cannot use an emergency executive order to force school districts to open before they have determined they can do so without risking the health and safety of students and staff. Photo credit…
Labor council: Everything is on the line
A cross section of unions from the public sector to the trades met during the Democratic convention Aug. 19 to discuss what it will take to rid the nation of Donald Trump and restore a set of values in which…
AFT Back to School Webinars
Back to School 2020 As we head back to school and to a new normal this fall, join our community where you can find and share resources and idea on topics such as safely reopening schools, hybrid and distance learning,…
Pawt. School Committee Meeting, 8-12-20
The battle to fund public schools for reopening
A new piece in the New York Times puts a spotlight on the fight Democrats and Republicans in Congress are having over how COVID-19 relief funds for education should be spent. While Democrats are demanding funds for public education, Republicans are pushing…