Should kids be banned from social media? 📱🚫 Explore Germany’s debate with this @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson. Great for media literacy and critical thinking 💬🧠 🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/germany-social-media-ban-children-debate @aftteach.bsky.social

Sojourner Truth’s life is a story of courage and justice 🙂Explore her escape from slavery & her role in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/sojourner-truth-enslaved-woman-voice-freedom-410943 @sari.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @aft.org

Educators, it’s your turn 😊 Watch now on-demand the FREE SML Conference with 30+ PD sessions of your choice. Enter to win 1 of 5 Wellness Prize Packages 🌿 Bonus entries when you register for webinars Enter by April 6: https://sharemylesson.com/win-wellness-prize @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Celebrate National Poetry Month with free PreK–12 poetry lessons and activities! 📚✨ Help students read, write and perform poetry while exploring voices from Shakespeare to today. Explore the collection: https://sharemylesson.com/collections/poetry @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Women’s History Month should be more than a list of famous names 😊 This blog challenges us to teach the fuller story of women’s voices, silencing and the systems students still see today: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/womens-history-month-stories-we-struggle-to-tell @aft.org @sari.bsky.social

📚 Students are watching the news… even if we don’t assign it. From AI to climate change to global politics, explore the top current events topics shaping classroom conversations right now: 🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/blog/current-events-topics-for-students @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in your classroom! Explore free PreK–12 lessons on jazz history, legendary musicians and the cultural impact of this uniquely American art form https://sharemylesson.com/collections/jazz-appreciation-lesson-plans @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

April 1 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Celebrate the PSRPs who make a difference every day 💙 Join our PSRP community to connect & explore free resources on ELLs, special education, student safety, trauma, and more https://sharemylesson.com/community/311409/about#content-sticky-nav-content

👩‍🏫 Your school community’s health matters. Hear from @vinguptamd.bsky.social and @rweingarten.bsky.social in a Vital Lessons keynote designed for educators, families & staff. 4/13 | 6 PM EDT. Save your spot 👉 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/dr-vin-gupta-public-health @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Educators, it’s your turn 😊 Watch now on-demand the FREE SML Conference with 30+ PD sessions of your choice. Enter to win 1 of 5 Wellness Prize Packages 🌿 Bonus entries when you register for webinars Enter by April 6: https://sharemylesson.com/win-wellness-prize @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Learn 3 key community response strategies + one immediate action educators can take today. A must-read for school communities. 👇 https://sharemylesson.com/blog/ice-enforcement-community-response-three-pillars @aft.org @educationmn.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social @uft.org @kellycbooz.bsky.social

Holocaust education builds empathy, critical thinking, and courage in students. 🎥📖 See how film and primary sources can support SEL, counter bias, and foster inclusive school communities. https://sharemylesson.com/blog/holocaust-education-inclusion @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

What can a purse reveal about women’s history? 👜 From hidden pockets to handbags, this everyday item reflects changing ideas about independence, mobility and financial freedom: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/history-purse-womens-autonomy @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Now on demand 😊 Shape Futures, Inspire Careers explores how to embed career literacy across K-12 subjects and help students make informed postsecondary decisions. Watch here: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/career-literacy-prek12 @aftteach.bsky.social @aft.org

🌊 What does the Strait of Hormuz have to do with your students’ lives? More than you think! Help learners connect geography, global trade, and everyday costs like gas and food. Dive into the lesson: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/what-is-the-strait-of-hormuz @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

In this lesson, educator @sari.bsky.social highlights O’Connor’s journey from overcoming barriers to becoming the first woman on the Supreme Court—and opening doors for those who followed. Access the free lesson on @aft.org's SML: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...

Students are wired to ask “Why does this matter?” 🤔 The answer? Make learning REAL. From skateboarding geometry videos to classroom stores and real-world writing tasks, check out 5 practical strategies: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/5-ways-make-learning-real @barbararblackburn.bsky.social

Missed the Share My Lesson Virtual Conference? No worries! 🎥 All sessions are now available on demand 🙌 ✔️ 30+ free webinars ✔️ Earn PD credit ✔️ Topics from SEL to AI Start learning today 👇 https://sharemylesson.com/community/vc2026 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Want students to think critically AND speak confidently? 🗣️ This @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social lesson shows how debate helps teens find their voice, build confidence, and engage in real-world issues👇 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/how-debate-helps-teens-find-their-voices

Digital literacy is not just knowing which buttons to click. 💻It is about how students search, evaluate, collaborate and make decisions online. Learn more with this blog https://sharemylesson.com/blog/what-is-digital-literacy @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Cruelty, humiliation, and negativity are used by authoritarian leaders to reshape emotions and position themselves as saviors. Watch this short from @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social now: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y0sD50gbVtM @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Why doesn’t the US have a king? 👑➡️🗳️ Help students connect revolution, Enlightenment thinking, and Washington’s leadership to the foundations of democracy. 🇺🇸 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/why-doesnt-united-states-have-king @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uft.org @texasaft.org

Bring missing voices into your US history classroom. Find lessons featuring enslaved people, immigrants, LGBTQ+ activists & more—designed to deepen analysis and connect past to present: https://sharemylesson.com/collections/american-history-missing-narratives @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social

National AI Literacy Day is today, March 27! Educators and students nationwide are exploring AI, creativity and critical thinking together 📚 Learn more 👇 https://ailiteracyday.org/ @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social

Missed @msamberchandler.bsky.social’s webinar? 😊 Watch it on demand now! Discover how going analog and creative classroom tools can help students thrive while staying ready for the future of tech. 🎒✨ https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/going-analog-classroom @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

I love these incredible humans I get to work with every day! Congratulations on an incredible @sharemylesson.bsky.social Virtual Conference! All now available on demand.

Watch now on demand 🎥 @rweingarten.bsky.social gives a candid update on public education, student well-being, academic freedom and AI in schools. See what is at stake and what comes next https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/keynote-state-public-education-2026 @aftteach.bsky.social @aft.org

Why doesn’t the U.S. have a king? 👑 This engaging lesson explores revolutionary ideas, George Washington’s choices, and what democracy really means. Perfect for civics and history classrooms 🏛️📖 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/why-doesnt-united-states-have-king @aft.org

And that's a wrap! All 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference webinars are now on demand -- still free and still for-credit! Pick your next session: sharemylesson.com/community/vc... @aft.org @kellycbooz.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social

Starting now! Keynote: AI in Education: Prosper, Prepare and Protect sharemylesson.com/webinars/key... @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @sari.bsky.social @brookings.edu

📱🍎 NY’s student phone ban is making a real difference in classrooms. Watch @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social’s keynote and earn 1hr of free PD credit: sharemylesson.com/webinars/keynote-state-public-education-2026 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VBgUIdBWZXs @aftteach.bsky.social

How can we help students think critically, engage respectfully, and strengthen democracy? This American Educator blog highlights practical strategies for classrooms. Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/empowering-educators-and-students-defend-democracy @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

ICYMI: Earlier this week, @rweingarten.bsky.social kicked off @sharemylesson.bsky.social's Virtual Conference with a discussion on why kids’ education must be a national priority and the work the AFT is doing to protect and strengthen public schools. Watch here ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/key...

Is AI helping or hurting students? Let's talk about it. Kelly Booz, @sari.bsky.social and @brookings.edu join us tonight for the Day 3 Keynote: AI in Education: Prosper, Prepare and Protect. Free. March 26, 6-7PM EDT. https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/keynote-ai-education-prosper-prepare-protect

🤖 What is really happening with AI in education right now? Join @kellycbooz.bsky.social & @sari.bsky.social for the closing keynote with Rebecca Winthrop of @brookings.edu. 3/26 @ 6 PM ET. REGISTER: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/keynote-ai-education-prosper-prepare-protect @aftct.bsky.social

Join us on March 26 to explore the latest in ed tech, AI, digital literacy and classroom innovation. Register now: https://webinars.on24.com/aft/VC26_March26 @aft.org @msamberchandler.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social @brookings.edu @poynterinstitute.bsky.social

Starting now! Keynote with Facing History & Ourselves and Dr. Carol Anderson on Teaching About Free & Fair Elections: sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

Join us tomorrow (March 26) for to hear all about how educators are bringing @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social & Catherine Price's THE AMAZING GENERATION into classrooms with this free @sharemylesson.bsky.social webinar! @aftteach.bsky.social

In this #WomensHistoryMonth blog, explore how the purse reveals a deeper story about women’s independence, mobility, and financial autonomy. From hidden pockets to modern handbags, this overlooked accessory reflects changing gender roles and expanding freedoms. sharemylesson.com/blog/history...

🤖 What is really happening with AI in education right now? Join @kellycbooz.bsky.social & @sari.bsky.social for the closing keynote with Rebecca Winthrop of @brookings.edu. 3/26 @ 6 PM ET. REGISTER: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/keynote-ai-education-prosper-prepare-protect @aftct.bsky.social

The work you do every day is so important—to your students and to our collective future. The students you teach today will be the ones who heal, help and lead us going forward. — @rweingarten.bsky.social

By bringing together children of different races, religions, languages and cultures, public schools promote shared purpose and common bonds across our differences. — @rweingarten.bsky.social

Our members see what students need every day—and we know the solutions. We have to chart a different course, one that invests in public education and our kids’ future. And we’re going to keep organizing to make that happen. bsky.app/profile/aft....

It was great to kick off the @sharemylesson.bsky.social 2026 Virtual Conference and speak with educators from across the country about a core truth: our kids’ education must be a national priority. And right now, it isn’t.

Why doesn’t the US have a king? 👑➡️🗳️ Help students connect revolution, Enlightenment thinking, and Washington’s leadership to the foundations of democracy. 🇺🇸 https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/why-doesnt-united-states-have-king @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @uft.org @texasaft.org

Students are more engaged when learning feels relevant 😊 Join this webinar on 3/25, 5 PM EDT to learn how to connect core classes to students’ lives, communities, and futures. Plus, leave with a ready-to-teach lesson! https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/culturally-relevant-student-engagement#related

It’s today. REGISTER NOW! Join Dr. Carol Anderson and @facinghistoryuk.bsky.social’s Erica Hodgin to explore voting rights, the legacy of the Voting Rights Act, and what makes elections free and fair. 3/25 6PM EDT https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/free-fair-elections-education @aft.org

Join us on March 25 for a full day of inspiring webinars that bring math, science, civics, literacy and the arts to life. 👉 Register now: https://webinars.on24.com/aft/VC26_March25 @scifri.bsky.social @echoesreflections.bsky.social @barbararblackburn.bsky.social @facinghistory.bsky.social

Voting rights are being debated in statehouses and Congress right now. Students are watching. Dr. Carol Anderson joins us tomorrow for the Day 2 keynote of the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference. March 25, 6-7PM EDT. Register: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/free-fair-elections-education

"The most fundamental purpose of education is learning how to think." — @rweingarten.bsky.social explains how experiential learning helps students learn how to problem solve and work collaboratively.