A plan to repair, upgrade and rebuild the nation’s schools got a big boost in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. With AFT leaders and supporters at her side, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lifted up a bill that would authorize $100 billion to make sure every school building is as safe and welcoming as the best school building in America.
At a news conference March 3, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan blasted lawmakers for letting schools fall to dust—poisonous dust(link is external).
“I’m here today because the lives of my members and the children we serve are at risk. In fact, the children and staff of Philadelphia schools are being poisoned by asbestos in our schools,” Jordan said. “I’m here because I’m disgusted by the disregard those in power have for our students and educators.”
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