Looking for a fun family activity this Thanksgiving? Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling. sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...

Last night, @rweingarten.bsky.social was presented with the Hermana Award from Grupo 21 recognizing her allyship, leadership and advocacy for Puerto Rico's students, educators and working families.

This #VeteransDay, at 4PM ET, join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social & @irwinredlener.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons talk on veterans’ health, resilience & community care. 💙 REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit... #CommunityCare @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

We brought the books AND the beat to Turie T. Small Elementary! 🥁📚 We had a blast with the students & staff at this incredible community school in Daytona Beach, giving away free books with our #ReadingOpensTheWorld program and making some noise with music students from Bethune-Cookman University.

🌈 Join @vinguptamd.bsky.social, @rweingarten.bsky.social & @trevorproject.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons webinar on supporting LGBTQIA+ students, colleagues & patients. 🗓 Nov. 17 | 6 PM ET 👉 Register: sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

🗳️ Teach democracy in real time! Explore @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social’s “Democrats Dominate in First Election of Trump’s Second Term” with discussion questions on key races, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and 2025 trends. 👉 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

With all of the back and forth over student loan forgiveness in the news, we wanted to offer these helpful resources to anyone struggling to manage their student debt. Share this graphic to spread the word! @borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org

"As government benefits like SNAP and WIC are threatened, the FAST Fund is more crucial than ever." - Amanda Flanagan, @uupinfo.bsky.social Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.

With leaders of 193 countries gathered in one place, September's UN General Assembly had many takeaways. This blog examines the speeches of world leaders & shares how to utilize @cfreducation.bsky.social resources to teach about the events that transpired sharemylesson.com/blog/bringin... @aft.org

Help students use AI responsibly! 🧠 Join this free webinar to learn how to teach research, source verification & citation skills in the age of AI. 👉 Register here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-... @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! It's a time to honor the history, culture, and countless contributions of Indigenous peoples across our nation. 🌎 Find @sharemylesson.bsky.social#NativeAmericanHeritageMonthresources that help students connect, learn & grow: https://bit.ly/47rTj2S

November is Native American Heritage Month! Check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources to delve into Indigenous people's culture & heritage. Teaching the ways of life of Indigenous people around the world helps students understand our shared sense of humanity. sharemylesson.com/collections/...

What makes us human? 🐒 Explore Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking work with chimpanzees — and what it teaches students about science, empathy, and observation. 🎥 90-second classroom short from @saribeth.bsky.social + free worksheets → youtube.com/shorts/lUehG...

Every student deserves a safe, inclusive school. 💙 Explore @aft.org union’s resources to support immigrant students, educators & communities: www.aft.org/our-communit... @sharemylesson.bsky.social

November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the heritage of indigenous peoples. Bring their perspective into your classroom with resources from @sharemylesson.bsky.social. 🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/indigenous

Sticking together to take on challenges & win big. Our #SalemTeachers’ recently ratified 3-yr #union contract to #RaiseTheWage, boost stipends & improve #PaidLeave flexibility was approved last night by the BOE. #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social

Schools should be safe havens for every student. 💙 Find strategies to support immigrant youth & families under threat of deportation with this @aft.org guide from @sharemylesson.bsky.social. 👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @unitedwedream.org @nilc.org @clasp.org @supportkind.org

Help families prepare before a crisis. The @aft.org ’s Family Immigration Emergency Plan gives educators & school staff the tools to support students & families during immigration actions. Download from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @uftnyc.bsky.social @texasaft.org

How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @AFT.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities. 👉 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/serving-medically-fragile-child-school-setting-406060

How can schools best support students with significant medical needs? 💙 This @aft.org publication offers practical guidance for teachers, nurses & staff on training, safety & legal responsibilities👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @sharemylesson.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social

What’s new with the MMRV vaccine? 🩺 Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social breaks down the CDC’s latest guidance and why it matters for kids’ health. 👶💉 ➡️ sharemylesson.com/blog/whats-g... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org

Join the Vital Lessons community with Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social for expert health insights and practical wellness tips educators can trust. 🩺 Start exploring: sharemylesson.com/vital-lessons @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @aftwa.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

Curious how educators are using AI to save time & inspire creativity? 💡 Join the AI Educator Brain Community for free webinars, tools & ideas that work. Let’s explore how AI fits into real classrooms. 🧠 ➡️ sharemylesson.com/ai @kellycbooz.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

How reliable is your source? 🗞️ This Close Up lesson helps students ask 5 key questions to evaluate media credibility and context. 🔍 Build media literacy skills in any classroom! sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

This Native American Heritage Month, learn about Suzan Shown Harjo — a trailblazer for Indigenous rights, culture & justice. 🌿 Watch the lesson from @sari.bsky.social here: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @aft.org @uftnyc.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @texasaft.org

Are EVs really better for the environment? ⚡️ Andy Kratochvil’s lesson helps students examine EV battery mining, emissions & sustainability trade-offs. 🔗 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Join @rweingarten.bsky.social, @borrowerjustice.bsky.social, members and allies for an update on the AFT’s HUGE win holding the Department of Education and student loan servicers accountable and protecting access to income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Register here⬇️

Voucher programs negatively affect academic achievement and particularly harm students from high-poverty communities. In this Fall 2025 American Educator article, economist Hilary Wething explains the hidden costs of vouchers and shares a tool for public schools to estimate those costs.

No family should go hungry in the United States. That's why we're stepping up and helping feed our communities. Scan the QR code to learn more about how you can help #EndHunger in your area.

In Vado, NM, educators are using structured literacy and LETRS to help every child learn to read in English and Spanish. 
www.aft.org/ae/spring202... #PublicSchoolProud

In New York, NY, @uftnyc.bsky.social created the NYC Childcare Navigator to help families find affordable child care and return to work. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025... #PublicSchoolProud

In Osceola County, FL, @floridaea.bsky.social members and community partners hosted Boo on Broadway, a joyful night where every child took home a free book.
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Happy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth ❣️ Visit @sharemylesson.bsky.social for lesson plans and other resources to use in your classrooms.

“Our students need community—and that doesn’t happen by accident.” 💡 Amber Chandler shares how educators can rebuild authentic connections and foster belonging in every classroom. Read her latest blog 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/this-co... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

A government shutdown can ripple far beyond politics. This @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson explores how federal workers are turning to food banks amid growing hunger in DC — a real-world civics and economics discussion starter. 🔗 sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

After a disaster, students need more than lessons—they need care. 💙 Andy Kratochvil shares how educators can help students feel safe and supported while rebuilding routines. Read here: sharemylesson.com/blog/how-edu... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org

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“Stories help us see each other more clearly.” — @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social 📚 Learn how storytelling builds empathy & connection in the classroom—and bring The Great Thanksgiving Listen to your students. 🔗 sharemylesson.com/blog/jason-r... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

Who was responsible for the mass deportations of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression? Use this lesson from the @zinnedproject.bsky.social to help students uncover the truth: sharemylesson.com/blog/deporta... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

"In order to educate children, we have to protect them. We have to create a safe and welcoming environment. That is who we are as educators. That is who educators have always been." — @rweingarten.bsky.social apnews.com/article/chic...

This is what #ReadingOpensTheWorld is all about! 📚💙 Watch as our incredible members at the Frontier Central Teachers Association hosted an amazing community literacy fair, giving away thousands of free books to students and their families.

After disasters like Hurricane Melissa, kids need support to heal and rebuild. 💛 Find free PreK–12 lesson plans to foster recovery, resilience, & hope 👉 sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org

Help students see the world through the eyes of Ukrainian teens. 🎬 Snapshots from Ukraine blends storytelling, film, and reflection to teach empathy, resilience, and peace. 🌍 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Have questions about your student debt? AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tomorrow, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. EDT to help members navigate their debt. Learn more about PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news affects these programs and ways to save. web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...

Killing it in their dual role of keeping #AFTCT’s records & holding us fiscally responsible, this month’s Meet the Staff features our incomparable secretary/treasurer! #StrengthInUnity @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org

The World Series is here! ⚾ Bring the excitement to your classroom with lesson plans that hit across ELA, math, science & more. Explore A Homerun for PreK-12 Students 👉 sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @texasaft.org @ctulocal1.bsky.social @uftnyc.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social

Looking to brew up some classroom magic this October? This spooktacular @sharemylesson.bsky.social collection is packed with treats—not tricks—including eerie STEM experiments, creative art projects and chillingly clever lesson plans for pre-K through high school. sharemylesson.com/collections/...

Celebrate #DíaDeLosMuertos in your classroom! 💀🌼Find free PreK–12 lessons, art projects & STEM activities to honor this rich cultural tradition🎓 sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org @texasaft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social

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Happening now: #NewHavenTeachers members rally outside #NHV BOE meeting to show #solidarity with their negotiating committee in securing a #FairContract that delivers #RealSolutions for their students & community. @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctforall.bsky.social