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AFT in AFT Voices

May 17, 2019

Support staff are the backbone of our schools

By Jeff Whittle

Hillary Clinton in AFT Voices

Sep 8, 2015

Remembering my school days…

I loved school growing up. I’m a proud product of public schools, and I was lucky to have so many smart…

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AFT in AFT Voices

Oct 9, 2016

Not in my locker room

By Steve Reich

I’ve been a coach for 33 years and played sports throughout high school and…

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AFT in AFT Voices

Jan 15, 2016

How can you teach or learn in conditions like these?

By Lakia Wilson

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AFT in AFT Voices

Oct 10, 2017

I have a PhD and I am on welfare

By Irene Sanchez

AFT in AFT Voices

Nov 3, 2016

Dumping on Bronx kids, Donald style

By David MacEnulty

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Randi Weingarten in AFT Voices

Sep 11, 2015

“The Teacher Held My Hand”

My letter to members of the United Federation of Teachers in September of 2001, reposted today in memory of their heroism, and the of those we lost.

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AFT in AFT Voices

Jan 25, 2017

Senators agree: Dump DeVos

A growing numbers of U.S. senators, including Republicans, are taking a strong and principled stand against…

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AFT in AFT Voices

Sep 5, 2018

The one piece of advice I give to all first year teachers

by Julia G. Thompson, via Share My Lesson

As a new teacher, you will probably be expected to establish goals that will allow you to reach certain benchmarks set by your state or…

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AFT in AFT Voices

Feb 29, 2020

Why I’m Supporting Elizabeth Warren

By Randi Weingarten

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