Every week, I see our members stepping up to create opportunity, fight for stability and open doors for students—showing what public schools can achieve when educators and communities stand together. Here are 3 stories that made me #PublicSchoolProud this week.

Schools MUST be sanctuaries!

Ok y’all. I’ve left that other place, but I need some friends here! I’m a teacher, author, unionist, mom, ally, blogger, and would love to engage again! @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social @asherhuey.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social

🎉 Congrats to the 2026 Top 50 Educators Honoring Trailblazers making a real impact in classrooms & communities👏Proud to celebrate the AFT members among this group👉 https://bit.ly/4a3i7y3 @uft.org @nysut.bsky.social @msamberchandler.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @alicetsui.bsky.social

@nysut.bsky.social @nysutwny.bsky.social @aft.org Melinda Person and Jessica Tang share coalition building techniques. When we realize that we have different algorithms, we need to connect and collaborate. #ReclaimConnection

@Routledgebooks.bsky.social are having a 20% off Back to School Sale, and my latest book is included! 🎉 Teachers – if this new academic year feels daunting, I'm confident my practical advice will support you in your first year 💪 invt.io/1bxbxjdq3gr

I love this new blog post from @aft.org member Amber Chandler about her experience at #TEACH25! This is what the biennial gathering is all about—bringing our members together to learn from and with each other. sharemylesson.com/blog/teach-2...

This is great news! It wouldn’t happen without @aft.org lobbying and organizing. bsky.app/profile/rwei...

They released the 7 B IN SCHOOL FUNDS!! This is a huge win. It means fighting back matters. Fighting for what kids & communities need is always the right thing to do! www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

@rweingarten.bsky.social opened the @aft AI Symposium sharing the importance of partnering. Alchemy and synergy is how educators will use AI. @microsoft.com

Keep these in your back pocket for any semester or year-end wrap-ups and new year planning!

Happy Juneteenth! This special holiday is a time to celebrate Black joy, resilience, and cultural heritage with friends, family, community. Learn more with these lesson plans and activities. sharemylesson.com/juneteenth-a...

Where are my #NoKingsDay people?

Where are my #NoKingsDay people?

How do stories shape resistance? This blog explores how pop culture + protests like #NoKingsDay show students the inspiration of individual & collective action🎬✊ A must-read for educators! sharemylesson.com/blog/individ... @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Schools need to fundamentally change to create opportunities for all students. @aft and @nysut are driving that bus!

New blog from @msamberchandler.bsky.social on helping students connect via games!

My hot take for 2025. sharemylesson.com/blog/2025-tr... @sharemylesson.bsky.social

My hot take for 2025. sharemylesson.com/blog/2025-tr... @sharemylesson.bsky.social

Join me on Wednesday night at 8:00 pm for a free, interactive webinar that will earn you an hour of PD (in your pjs!)

Education is our kids future. Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Hey teacher friends! I’d love to see you on my webinar about being an efficient educator (save time and sanity!!) www.google.com/gasearch?q=a...

Fellow pen lovers, planner obsessed, organization freaks—this blog is for you! Bonus if you love Ben Franklin too. sharemylesson.com/blog/efficie...

Need CTLE? Join me for a webinar on effective time management for educators! sharemylesson.com/webinars/eff...

A little therapeutic writing on a freezing Buffalo day. www.flexibleclass.com/post/the-ove...

Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures. @rweingarten.bsky.social's latest column talks about what the Department of Education does and doesn't do. www.aft.org/column/prote...

Who's up for a power recharge?💡Amber Chandler provides much needed practical strategies and insights in this blog for educators feeling the pinch. Recognize your limits, prioritize health, and let others help. Will you be bouncing back stronger? Check out the blog 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/bouncin...

Help Bluesky friends! I need help on two fronts—1) people to follow who are educators 2) people to follow me! It helps if you like books, cats, maximalist decor, whimsy, and travel. Someone tell me how to make this happen :)

This might surprise some people. Hear me out! buffalonews.com/opinion/new-...

Do you ever let your students “construct” your next unit? How engaged are they in planning units? I’d love to hear. sharemylesson.com/blog/constru...

Immerse yourself in this blog exploring the Decline of Local Newspapers. Uncover how print media disruption could be affecting our democracy and community bonds. 💭📰 sharemylesson.com/blog/decline... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

*glass Note to self: don’t post without your glasses!

Started a new blog. Check it out if you like roadtrips, sea grass, all the books, snuggles, coffee, and arm chair philosophizing. I’m a parent and teacher, but this blog is for my random 3 minute thoughts. www.flexibleclass.com

Trying something new in January. Wildly original, I know. I hope you will check it out. www.flexibleclass.com/post/a-new-n...

🥁 Drumroll, please! The SML 2024 top-notch resources and lesson plans have been unveiled! Did your go-to resources make the cut🏆? Let's make 2025 even better by rating and reviewing new resources. sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social

Immerse yourself in Amber Chandler's latest blog where she explores how 'Moana 2' goes beyond a simple sequel and sets sail on a wave of inspirations, emotions, and melodies that will guide your heart through 2025. Are you ready to become a Wayfinder yourself?👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/moana-2... 🌊🗺️🎶

Dive into Amber Chandler's year-end review 📚 Get swept away on a journey of humanity, connection, and joy through her recommended audiobooks. What titles moved you this year? Share your inspiring reads! 📖 sharemylesson.com/blog/finding... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

Watch the #1 webinar of the year with Jason Reynolds and get a renewed reminder of the joy and resilience that teaching brings through the shared experience of storytelling: sharemylesson.com/webinars/jas... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social

Is Education Ready for A Digital Detox? Are you? Amber Chandler discusses the need to help students build authentic, in-person connections and healthier tech habits in today’s digital world: sharemylesson.com/blog/educati... @aftunion.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

Fear, anger, and powerlessness shaped this election. But moving forward means choosing hope." Read more from @aftunion.bsky.social President @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/how-m...

Fear, anger, and powerlessness shaped this election. But moving forward means choosing hope." Read more from @aftunion.bsky.social President @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/how-m...

Teacher friends, educators, and administrators—this one is for you! sharemylesson.com/blog/3-lesso...

Ever been on a snow covered beach? Me neither. But, Friday is the Polar plunge in Buffalo, and I’m running in for Special Olympics. Help a girl get to her fundraising goal! www.instagram.com/reel/DDHYtn_...

Middle grades educators - be sure to follow @msamberchandler.bsky.social. Here's her bio: AMLE 2018 Educator of the Year Author of The Flexible ELA Classroom and The Flexible SEL Classroom. President of Frontier Central Teachers' Assn. Also a frequent contributor to @sharemylesson.bsky.social

Lake Effect is coming and so is the Polar Plunge! Help me meet my goal for Special Olympics.

Trying to make the leap away from “that other place,” so hoping to grow my giant teacher’s lounge! Follow me here and on Instagram (@amberrainchandler)

I’m doing a CRAZY thing for Special Olympics. I’m half way to my goal. Here’s the link: events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plun...

I’m doing a CRAZY thing for Special Olympics. I’m half way to my goal. Here’s the link: events.nyso.org/site/TR/Plun...

@sharemylesson.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social Jump on now! Jason Reynolds shares stories, words of encouragement in only the way he can! event.on24.com/eventRegistr...