Education community must step up for teachers’ wellness
Teachers are not only supposed to support the social and emotional well-being of students, they are also expected to…
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Lessons learned from remote teaching
Rather than focus on learning loss that may have occurred during the pandemic, South Carolina high school teacher Lauren…
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Putting movement into classroom learning
Incorporating physical activity into classrooms “isn’t just good for kids’ bodies, it’s also a powerful tool for improving learning…
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AFT gives Share My Lesson a refresh
The online resource Share My Lesson has been relaunched, and the updated version “reflects what educators, school staff and…
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Free lessons available for Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct. 11 is Indigenous Peoples Day, and there are myriad free resources available online suitable for the classroom. AFT’s…
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Survey: COVID stress, risk weigh down about half of K-12 employees
More than 50 percent of K-12 employees most commonly reported feeling stressed about COVID-19 at work, according to a…
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Push to ban certain books tied to critical race theory debate
The nonprofit American Library Association this year has experienced a rise in challenges to books about racism and black American history, writes…
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PreK-12 leaders troubled by staff shortages, students’ lack of social interaction
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera hosted a virtual roundtable Sept. 28 with prekindergarten-12 leaders for them to share their…
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First issue of Learning for Justice magazine out now
Learning for Justice magazine, a Southern Poverty Law Center project recommended for grades 6-12, has released its first issue….
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Workshop focuses on preparedness for new teachers
Join author Dr. Tina H. Boogren for a virtual Solution Tree workshop Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 that’s designed…
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Weingarten visits North Bergen, praises local’s efforts
AFT President Randi Weingarten on Sept. 23 visited Robert Fulton Elementary School in North Bergen to meet with district…
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Local 1060’s Toomey talks ‘Off the Page’ book forum
Following the positive feedback from the book club she started in her district, North Bergen Federation of Teachers (Local…
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