Meet Tillie Velasquez, an educational assistant in Albuquerque, who helps run a “Viking Closet” providing everything from food to prom dresses so students feel supported and valued. It’s more than resources—it’s a space where students build confidence and know they matter. #PublicSchoolProud

April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! We celebrate the rich heritage and history of the community and lift up the many contributions of Arab Americans to our country and culture. Find ways to honor the month using @sharemylesson.bsky.social's resource collection ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/collections/...

At sundown today, Passover begins. Chag Pesach Sameach to all who celebrate. May this holiday of liberation be a time of reflection, community and a renewed commitment to justice for all.

The money you spend should support your community. We’d rather spend our dollars at local businesses than hand them over to faceless corporations that don’t care about us and our communities. www.retailtouchpoints.com/news/target-...

School libraries are more than books. They’re hubs for curiosity, critical thinking and connection. This #SchoolLibraryMonth, we’re celebrating the librarians who help students discover new ideas, build skills and find their voice.

It is illegal… blatantly.. After mass gerrymandering didn’t work, and occupying Minnesota and mass deportation went so badly, and the Senate hasn’t passed a law that takes voting rights away from anyone without passports or easily obtainable birth certificates, now this www.npr.org/2026/03/31/n...

Since the 1930s, the AFT has championed the role of paraprofessionals and school support professionals in helping kids feel safe and welcome in our schools. Today, we celebrate their work. Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! @psrp-aft.bsky.social

New polling shows Americans think the government spends too much on renovating the White House, foreign wars and ICE, while not spending enough on programs like social security and healthcare. navigatorresearch.org/americans-wa...

How can educators create classrooms where every student feels valued and ready to learn? As educator Shaylyn Marks shares in American Educator, one powerful answer lies in students sharing their cultural knowledge, experiences and perspectives as part of the learning process. aft.org/ae/spring202...

In a new AFT Voices piece, Alaska nurse Shannon Davenport reflects on how hospitals, once considered safe spaces, no longer feel secure because of growing immigration enforcement presence. Read how nurses are learning to advocate for patients amidst these challenges ⤵️ aftvoices.org/standing-up-...

Across the country, workers are seeing fewer opportunities and higher costs. When jobs are harder to secure and everyday life gets more expensive, it’s clear the current approach isn’t delivering for working people. bsky.app/profile/carl...

Goldman Sachs warns that the US economy may weaken soon, raising inflation forecasts and cutting growth expectations as tensions abroad push oil prices higher. The recession odds are 30%, which will make it even harder for Americans to afford expenses. fortune.com/2026/03/25/w...

Union members, Spring Break deals are here—don’t miss out! Save up to 35%* on Budget base rates + add coupon MUGZ036 for an extra $10 off rentals of $175 or more. unionplus.click/crm26 *Terms apply.

$4 gas means more tradeoffs for families deciding what to cut just to get through the week. We should be making daily life more affordable, not harder to manage. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/b...

40% of Americans can’t qualify for private student loans. Federal aid is being cut while students are pushed toward a system that shuts many out. That’s not reform, it’s exclusion. Higher ed should expand opportunity, not close it off. protectborrowers.org/resource/rep...

"Teachers... using personal days because they couldn't afford the gas to get to work." We surveyed 7,500 members, and the results weren't just bad; they were "heart-wrenching." youtube.com/shorts/msK-I...

@rweingarten.bsky.social joined @ms.now to talk #NoKings protests in communities big & small across the U.S. "We’re seeing people coming out with their friends, their neighbors, colleagues & saying, ‘No, I want to be heard as saying I don’t like this direction of the country.’” youtu.be/6nas65OtBp0

From big cities to rural communities, AFT members showed up—loud, united & ready to make one thing clear: there are #NoKings in America. In a historic display of grassroots power, we showed we'll fight for the future of our democracy and well-being of our communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-cf...

Congratulations to Hawaii Nurses And Healthcare Professionals members on overwhelmingly voting to ratify their contract with Kaiser, a strong step forward for their work and the care their patients deserve.

What happens when we move beyond celebrating women’s achievements to telling the truth about power and silencing? In this blog, educator Sari Beth Rosenberg explores how #WomensHistoryMonth can open conversations about whose voices are heard—and whose are ignored. sharemylesson.com/blog/womens-...

Today on #FarmworkersDay, we lift up the fight of the farmworkers’ labor movement and the work they have done to secure dignity, justice, and fair and safe treatment for all American farmworkers. ✊

Congratulations to @ofnhp.bsky.social members at Kaiser in Oregon and Southwest Washington on ratifying a strong contract after more than a year of organizing and advocacy, winning the improvements they need to deliver the care their patients deserve.

Today, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender people are part of every community—and they deserve to be seen, respected and supported. At the AFT, we stand with transgender people and their families in the fight for dignity, safety and opportunity for all.

Protect your identity, assets & family with IDProtection Plus powered by Aura. #1-rated security, easy setup. Union member exclusive: Save up to 50% on select plans. Enroll today. unionplus.click/idpm26

WATCH: When public education faced unprecedented challenges during a state takeover and the COVID-19 pandemic, Birmingham's educators and community leaders refused to back down. See how Birmingham AFT & the local superintendent's collaborative effort built a thriving system. #PublicSchoolProud.

After the Lahaina wildfire devastated their town, Lahainaluna students showed up for each other. With community support and free tuition from UH, 85% of the class of 2024 enrolled in college, and 12 are on track to earn associate degrees before graduating. @uhpafaculty.bsky.social

Higher Ed should open doors, not trap students in debt. The Restoring College Access and Affordability Act expands aid, protects borrowers, and reverses the damage made in OBBBA. www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

When full-time educators are forced into hours-long commutes because they are priced out of their own districts, the system is broken. youtube.com/shorts/a8dBe...

Surprise medical bills often happen before you even know something went wrong 🥴. Learn how to spot hidden costs 🔎 and protect yourself from billing traps that healthcare doesn’t explain upfront 🏥. See our video library for resources: sharemylesson.com/affordability

Donald Trump may pretend that he’s not listening, but he can’t ignore the millions in the streets today apnews.com/article/no-k...

Smartphones and social media are harming youth, increasing anxiety and depression while causing distractions that reduce learning. In American Educator, professor and author Jonathan Haidt argues the problem isn’t with kids, teachers or parents—it’s tech’s profit model. aft.org/ae/spring202...

"Americans don’t agree on everything—but we agree that ‘we the people’ have the ultimate say. Not the president—and sure as hell not a wannabe king!” Read @rweingarten.bsky.social's full remarks at Saturday's #NoKings rally in Minnesota here ⤵️ randiweingarten.substack.com/p/twin-citie...

Wishing a happy National Doctors Day to all of our healthcare professionals who have dedicated themselves to keeping their communities healthy. Thank you for all that you do!

PSC President James Davis gave a rousing address to kick off today’s powerful TAX THE RICH rally headlined by @sanders.senate.gov! The energy was incredible, with 2k+ New Yorkers coming out to tell @governor.ny.gov and the state legislature that the time is NOW for economic justice ✊

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram brought the energy to the #NoKings rally, reminding Portland: unions know how to fight, organize and win, and we’re not sitting down for anybody. There are #NoKings in this country! ❌👑

Over 250 AFT MA and fellow union members showed up today as part of No Kings III to 🧊🙅🏻‍♀️ DE-ICE CITIZENS BANK!! 🙅🏻‍♀️🧊 @aft.org @btu66.bsky.social

WATCH: @rweingarten.bsky.social at #NoKings in Minnesota: “Americans don’t agree on everything, but we agree that we the people have to have the ultimate say—not the president, and sure as hell not a wannabe king.”

@rweingarten.bsky.social takes the stage at #NoKings in Minnesota: “Democracy can feel like an abstract concept. But not to you, because in Minnesota this is what democracy is like!”

Tune in starting at 3PM EDT to hear @rweingarten.bsky.social speak at the flagship #NoKings rally in Minnesota ⤵️

The crowd in St Paul is awesome. bsky.app/profile/aaro...

#NoKings. @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @yaleaaup.bsky.social @acrecampaigns.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social

On behalf of AFTNJ President Jennifer S. Higgins, thanks to the AFT New Jersey members, retirees and staff, New Jersey State AFL-CIO leaders and The College of New Jersey students who stood with us at the No Kings rally in Trenton. #NoKings @aft.org @aflcio.org

AFT strong in Portland! 💪 #NoKings @aft-oregon.org @pccffap.bsky.social @ofnhp.bsky.social @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social

If you’re coming to the No Kings rally at Houston City Hall, stop by and say hi! We have snacks, water, flyers, flags, sign making materials, and more. See you soon!

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram traveled from DC to Portland to stand shoulder to shoulder with our members at the #NoKings rally—bringing our union’s voice to a growing movement for dignity, democracy and a government that works for working people.

Bruce Springsteen is currently playing to a #NoKings crowd of over 200,000 people in Saint Paul Minnesota right now! Trump is using government to hurt people who disagree. That is what kings do to scare others. We will not be scared. We will not be silent.

Happening now: #union members turn out in #NHV for #NoKings 3, join @ctforall.bsky.social advocates to deliver #StandUpCT message & begin mobilizing for #MayDayStrong actions. #WorkersOverBillionaires @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @acrecampaigns.bsky.social

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram will always find a marching band. #NoKings @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org @ofnhp.bsky.social @oregonaflcio.bsky.social