AFT News
Hundreds gather for Take Back Rutgers rally on Newark campus
Like they did at their Dec. 6 rally in New Brunswick for new contracts, Rutgers University unions endured raw weather Feb. 28 for the centerpiece of their Take Back Rutgers actions on the Newark campus.
Following the first of two scheduled indoor discussions about solidarity, an estimated 200 people gathered for an outdoor rally on the steps of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. Eric…
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Win a free trip to D.C. for AFT TEACH
AFT educators who preregister for the Share My Lesson Virtual Conference (set for March 21-23) will be eligible to win one of three free trips to Washington, D.C., for AFT TEACH 2023 (taking place July 21-23).
For more info and to enter, click here.…
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Use SML resources to teach about Lunar New Year
Jan. 22 marks the beginning of Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year), and Share My Lesson has classroom resources that can be used to celebrate the Year of Rabbit.
Among them are coloring printables and holiday cards from ABCmouse that are suitable for PreK children and K-2 students.
Find all of the choices here.…
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Webinar to cover indoor air quality in schools
The AFT will be a co-host of an informational webinar Jan. 18 about indoor air quality in schools.
During the hourlong session, the Department of Energy will present on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Schools grant, and partners will share key research on the impact of indoor air quality on health and education outcomes. …
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AFT rolls out TEACH-ify webinar series
The AFT’s Professional Learning program will launch its TEACH-ify: A Great Teaching Strategy Playlist webinar series on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
The purpose of these free Zoom sessions (one per month through May) is for AFT members to interact and discuss great teaching strategies for supporting K-12 students.
For the complete playlist of topics and to register, click here.…
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SML staff compiles list of 2022’s top resources
The Share My Lesson staff has put together a list of favorite resources from 2022.
“Our 2022 story is a focus on diversity, a return to some classroom normalcy, a need for health and wellness for students and adults, a story of heartache and, for me, a story of joy,” writes Kelly Booz, who oversees the SML resources. “I…
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AFT extends Reading Opens the World campaign
Having exceeded 1 million books distributed in 2022 as part of its Reading Opens the World initiative, the AFT on Dec. 10 said it plans to distribute another million books in 2023.
“Reading is foundational,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten in a press release. “It is necessary for virtually everything we do—and for experiencing the joy of a great book.…
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Solidarity aplenty in New Brunswick as Rutgers unions rally for fair contracts
Undeterred by the steady rain, Rutgers University faculty, staff and students gathered Dec. 6 in New Brunswick for an outdoor rally to support Rutgers unions in their quests for fair contracts.
The Hub City rally, one of three held around the same time at the other main Rutgers campuses, began at Voorhees Mall. Among the speakers there was Rutgers AAUP-AFT member Todd Vachon, director of Rutgers LEARN and an AFTNJ higher education vice president.…
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