New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents. Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered. Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.

Thousands of immigrant families come to NYC immigration courts for routine check-ins, and, even when granted legal status, many are detained by ICE waiting in the hallways. @psc-cuny.org members are showing up to be a supportive presence during a terrifyingly trying time. www.aft.org/news/standin...

The @usdagov.bsky.social Sec. Rollins could fund SNAP for Nov. using the $6bn fund congress set up for exactly this sort of emergency, but she is choosing to let children go hungry. Let's be very clear- this is a choice. Sec Rollins when kids are hungry you feed them- full stop. #SNAPDayofAction

This is not complicated: If you have the power to prevent hunger, you prevent hunger. We need moral courage and leadership. Immediately. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

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/...

We want the president to focus on solving our problems, not building gilded edifices or punishing his political opponents. We want a society based on the rule of law, not chaos, corruption and cruelty. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...

Educators & school support professionals create safe, welcoming environments for every student to thrive - including on our school buses. This National School Bus Safety Week, we thank the dedicated school bus drivers who get kids to and from class safely!

The #NoKings day of action was about loving America — over 7 million patriots took to the streets to show that we believe in freedom, not authoritarianism. www.thedailypoliticususa.com/p/no-kings-p...

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Chicago said NO KINGS. NO TYRANTS. NO TRUMP. NO TROOPS. CTU members stood ten toes down with over 300,000 people demanding democracy, not dictatorship. When Trump sends troops into our neighborhoods, attacks our schools, and targets Black, Brown, and immigrant communities,we rise in unity.

This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.

It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.

This Saturday our country is standing up to say "No Kings" in America- the same thing our founding fathers stood up to declare in 1776. Find a protest near you www.mobilize.us/aft/?tag_ids... and join this peaceful and patriotic movement against the authoritarian takeover of our democracy.

Bring some friends with you on Saturday!

America is about democracy, not dictatorship. Find a No Kings event near you: go.aft.org/nokings

🪧 Kaiser caregivers are on strike for the care patients deserve. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

NEW on Fox News: @rweingarten.bsky.social & Supt. Casey Coffey write about the CTE success story in New Lexington, OH. CTE is unlocking real opportunities for students and offering a blueprint for relevant & engaging public schools that meet local communities’ needs. www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...

Calling for elected officials to be jailed for disagreeing w/ the national leader happens in dictatorships not democracies. I’m glad to be in Chicago visiting schools & working w/ Mayor Johnson to stand up for the city’s children, teachers & communities. www.aft.org/press-releas...

We’re here in Chicago this morning with @rweingarten.bsky.social and @ctulocal1.bsky.social passing out Know Your Rights information to parents and teachers, working to keep schools safe and welcoming places for students.

What children's environmental health wins are you celebrating this year? @aft.org leaders speak out and fight to win. Together we can achieve a society where all children have access to clean air and water, safer and healthier foods and healthy learning environments. aftvoices.org/aft-leaders-...

“Let’s lift up teachers. Stop smearing them. Stop undermining their unions.” Watch & share: @rweingarten.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about attacks on public education and her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."

They are the first people to see your kid in the morning and the last to see them at the end of the day. Take a moment to thank your school bus driver on the last day of #PSRPWeek.

Who makes sure your school and college campus is looking its best? A PSRP of Course! Take a moment to thank your groundskeepers today during #PSRPWeek

Banning books is an attack on knowledge and harms students' ability to select relevant, engaging materials that encourage critical thinking skills. This #BannedBooksWeek, check out how you can take action to stand up for the freedom to read at bannedbooksweek.org.

As you are celebrating #PSRPWeek swing on through your school cafeteria or dining hall and say thank you to the people who keep students learning on a full stomach every day.

It's #PSRPWeek join us in celebrating all the after school educators who ensure students stay safe and continue learning while they wait for their working parents to pick them up.

It's #PSRPWeek - Take a moment today to stop by and thank your school safety officer for being their for the school community.

Plain and simple, our schools would fail to operate without the hard work and passion of our school support professionals. This week is for them. Happy #PSRPWeek from the @AFT.org, and thank you for all you do to help kids thrive! #PSRPproud @PSRP-AFT.bsky.social

This week is PSRP week and today is National Custodian day! If you haven't thanked your school or college custodian yet for the work they do you still have time. Thank you for all that you do to keep our schools looking their best!

Families and educators are navigating a storm of health misinformation. @vinguptamd.bsky.social & drdemetre.bsky.social joined the Vital Lessons conversation last night to help cut through the noise with facts, not fear. Watch it on demand here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...

Happy PSRP Week! From the earliest moments of pre-K all the way to postgraduate school, PSRP's make an impact that reverberates through each student they interact with. Check out our @aft.org toolkit for ways to celebrate the PSRP's at your school. www.aft.org/sites/defaul...

Let's be clear: The blame for this shutdown rests squarely on Trump and Republicans' shoulders.

Tell your lawmakers to protect our healthcare- actionnetwork.org/letters/trum...

More than 4 million people will lose access to healthcare if the ACA’s tax credits expire in December, and nearly 9,000 people will die every year without an extension.

Trump & Republicans have control of the White House & Congress, but still can't pass a budget & refuse to negotiate. Our paychecks, healthcare, & schools are NOT bargaining chips. Congress needs to stop the games & do their jobs. Tell your rep: REJECT the #TrumpShutdown.

www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj... Leader Jeffries is bringing people together for an an all-day livestream to highlight why Democrats are holding the line against Trump and extreme MAGA Republican efforts to rip away healthcare from millions of Americans.

Cut through the noise! Join @aft.org's Federick Ingram on Sept 30 to hear from experts @vinguptamd.bsky.social and Dr Demetre Daskalakis on vaccines & childhood health: sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...

Authoritarians fear what educators do—the teaching of critical thinking, of honest history, of pluralism—because their brand of greed, power and privilege cannot survive in a democracy of diverse, educated citizens.- More from @rweingarten.bsky.social: www.aft.org/column/why-f... @aft.org

Delaying student debt relief is unwarranted and unlawful, and has real, significant consequences for borrowers nationwide. That's why AFT is taking action. @afthighered.bsky.social

In an interview with NPR News, AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social discussed her new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, the rise in attacks on public education and teachers, and how we can create safe, welcoming, engaging and relevant classrooms for students. Listen to the interview here.

Earlier this year, AFT published a synthesis of educators’ perspectives on mandatory reporting. You told us, “Nobody wins.” We recommitted to mandated support, a movement to better address child maltreatment with prevention, compassion, creativity, & family support. Learn more bit.ly/mandated-sup...

Our SSOs work hard every day to keep us safe and secure. Take a moment to show your appreciation for all they do! #SSOAppreciationWeek

"Low pay and limited resources are driving paraeducators, who care for children with the greatest needs, away from the profession." #FundOurFutureCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @ctnewsjunkie.bsky.social

We have to stop falling for it when those who want to burn down public education pretend to be firefighters. What’s Really Behind the Right-Wing Attack on Public School Teachers? newrepublic.com/article/2004...

ICE Operation 'Midway Blitz' Underway as Authoritarian Trump Targets Chicago “The president of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation. This is not normal… This is not acceptable behavior.”- Sen. Tammy Duckworth inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...

Public schools are full of moments that change lives. That’s why we’re relaunching #PublicSchoolProud — to lift up stories like Savannah’s in Philadelphia, where she told @governor.pa.gov & me how her CTE high school changed her life. #CTEworks youtu.be/i450tFRc2fg

Do you have questions about your student debt? The AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tonight at 7 p.m. EDT to help our members navigate their debt. Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news is affecting these programs, and more.

Congratulations to our new PSRP union siblings from Socorro School District in New Mexico. Welcome to the @aft.org family!

This week @AFT.org and @CTULocal1.bsky.social joined the movement boycott of Target. We rarely engage in this type of action, but we’re doing so because Target betrayed promises to communities of color throughout the United States. www.aft.org/press-releas...