Biden administration OK’s delays of standardized state testing
States will not be allowed to cancel standardized testing for the 2020-21 school year, the Biden administration said Feb….
Weingarten finds positives in safety strategies used by NYC schools, NFL
Asked by “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd on Feb. 21 if a model district exists in terms of…
Webinar to focus on 1619 Project essays
AFT President Randi Weingarten, New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones and the Pulitzer Center’s Fareed Mostoufi are scheduled…
AFT webinar has ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Join the Random House Children’s Books team Feb. 16 to learn how your virtual or in-person school group can celebrate…
Chiera is encouraged by latest CDC guidance
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera is encouraged by the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Cardona, Walsh nominations advance to full U.S. Senate
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona is one step closer to becoming education secretary, following a 17-5 vote Feb. 11 by…
AFT, AAUP launch A New Deal for Higher Education
The AFT and the American Association of University Professors on Feb. 10 rolled out an effort that will advocate for…
NYT profile explores Weingarten’s passion, purpose
In a profile of AFT President Randi Weingarten for The New York Times, Dana Goldstein writes that Weingarten “is…
AFT and NEA call for Greene’s removal from education committee
AFT President Randi Weingarten and NEA President Becky Pringle have called for the removal of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene…
Lesson plan on Gorman’s ‘Climb’ is among AFT’s Black History Month resources
A recent entry to AFT’s Share My Lesson offerings for Black History Month is a discussion of the Amanda…
Fauci discusses vaccines and more in fireside chat
Dr. Anthony Fauci closed his Jan. 28 fireside chat with AFT President Randi Weingarten and NEA President Becky Pringle…
Weingarten calls out Rubio for Twitter comment
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s Twitter comment Jan. 27 referring to an unnamed “national teachers’ union” not wanting to return…
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