By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Updated 8:19 PM ET, Fri August 9, 2019 One of America’s biggest teacher’s unions calls on Walmart to stop selling guns (CNN) One of the largest teacher’s unions in the United States is calling on Walmart to…
Shark Week + AFT = ShareMyLesson.com
While some TV fans celebrate “Shark Week,” the AFT’s Share My Lesson celebrates shark science. Check out this preK-12 collection of lessons and activities to help kids learn about these (in)famous marine animals. Click HERE for Shark week lessons!
Where 2020 Democrats stand on Education
By the Washington Post By Kevin Uhrmacher, Laura Meckler and Kevin SchaulUpdated July 31, 2019 As college costs and student debt have risen, more attention — at least among Democrats — has been focused on increasing federal support for higher education. A few years ago, the…
President of Providence (RI) Federation of Teachers defends union
Maribeth Calabro, president of the Providence (R.I.) Federation of Teachers, published an op-ed fighting back against a claim that the union’s contract was the biggest roadblock for the state takeover of Providence public schools. “The teacher’s union isn’t the enemy here. We…
New England Patriots support #FundOurFuture
McCourtys, Harmon wear matching shirts to support education bill Angelique Fiske LIFESTYLE EDITOR, Patriots.com Devin and Jason McCourty have extensive t-shirt collections, but when they and Duron Harmon picked out matching shirts to wear under their uniforms on July 26,…
A defining moment for democracy
By Randi Weingarten Teachers have always had a huge responsibility for the next generation: To teach and nurture students so they have the opportunity to live fulfilling lives. To make our classrooms and schools safe and affirming. To help young…