A coalition brought together by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has taken a giant step toward fixing building problems that undermine teaching and learning in the city’s public schools, acting on a key plank of the AFT’s national Fund Our Future…
ed.gov: 5 Tips to Encourage Reading at Home
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, captured the essence and importance of reading with this simple quote. Whether it is learning the art of how to read or reading to learn important information, engaging children to read is…
Washington, DC Teachers Reach Settlement for $5 Million
Compensation is Partial Vindication for Unwarranted Layoffs during Michelle Rhee Reign For Release: Friday, March 8, 2019 Contact: Andrew Crook o: 202-393-8637 | c: 607-280-6603acrook@aft.org WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Washington Teachers’ Union reached a…
Fix America’s Crumbling Schools
BY MICHAEL ADDONIZIO, FastCompany.com Detroit’s schools are so old and raggedy that last year the city’s schools chief, Nikolai Vitti, ordered the water shut off across the district due to lead and copper risks from antiquated plumbing. By mid-September, elevated levels of copper and…
Pawtucket School Committee, 3-12-19
Oakland Teachers on Strike
Last Thursday, Oakland teachers went on strike to demand better conditions for both students and employees. Berkeley High School teachers joined the protest to show support for their fellow educators — and you should too. These teachers are part of a nationwide…