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@aaup.org President @proftwolf.bsky.social is right.Chancellor Creighton's memos are meant to scare staff away from teaching subjects some lawmakers disagree with. Texas Tech's restrictions are about ideological control, not academic oversight. @texasaaup.bsky.social www.aft.org/news/america...

American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT fight back against academic censorship

The American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT are suing the Texas Tech University System, claiming its policies restrict professors from using course material about race, gender...

Florida's constitution requires the state to provide a high-quality public school education to every child in the state. It's time to stop funneling money into vouchers & invest in the public schools most Floridians attend. @floridaea.bsky.social www.tallahassee.com/story/opinio...

Florida's Constitution requires a public school system | Opinion

Courts should protect the only education system the Florida Constitution requires the state to maintain.

History doesn’t become untrue just because an administration doesn’t like it. In order for us to grow as a nation and truly become the more perfect union the founders aspired to, we must learn from our past - the good, the bad, and the ugly. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, escalating fight over history

The president’s executive order calls for signage near the National Museum of American History cautioning visitors about “inaccurate information.”

Ending TPS for thousands of Haitian immigrants and tearing families apart is a cruel policy. They deserve a pathway to citizenship and the right to continue to work and raise their families here in the communities they call home.
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Families brace for separation as Haitians set to lose protected status next week

A Supreme Court ruling stripped Haitian migrants of their temporary legal status. Those with U.S.-born children face an agonizing choice if deported: Should they take them to a still-dangerous Haiti?

This should worry all of us. The measles virus is incredibly contagious, and can lead to serious complications and death. Vaccination is one of the best tools we have to fight this virus and to keep our loved ones safe. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/w...

Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane

More measles cases have been reported in the United States in the last two years than in all the years from 2000 through 2024 combined.

Congrats Troy! AFT members are all in for this election. We need leaders who aren't afraid to stand up and fight for working people, that's what he's always done.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social

We’re not from the left. We’re not from the right. We’re from the bottom, and we’re rising. In November, we will defeat Susan Collins.

As educators, it's our job to put students first and to prioritize what they need to learn and thrive. Every choice we make about incorporating technology in the classroom must be made with our students in mind. Thank you @nysut.bsky.social. united.nysut.org/issue/july-a...

Not anti-tech; pro-child

New York’s distraction-free schools policy is now taking hold, and educators are turning to a larger question: In an era when screens are everywhere, how do we ensure that technology remains a tool fo...

Dr. Neena Qasba from UCHC-AAUP is right. The Trump administration’s proposals to put research funding approval in the hands of political appointees would worsen health disparities, stifle medical innovation, and leave us all worse off in the future. aftvoices.org/scientists-n...

Scientists, not politicians, should decide what research is funded

By Dr. Neena Qasba

Trump's tariffs could cost the average U.S. household about $1,100 more a year. With essentials like clothing, coffee, and home repair supplies getting more expensive, day to day life is becoming unaffordable for too many. #FightForAffordability www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

Trump just announced new tariffs on dozens of countries. Here's what they'll mean for you.

These seven charts show how the president's sweeping tariffs are affecting the economy.

48% of Americans surveyed say healthcare costs are a huge financial burden, and 53% say they’re under a lot of stress from the cost of healthcare. Americans are struggling to afford what they need to thrive. (1/2)
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U.S. workers are staying in unwanted jobs for health insurance

Women and people who have chronic health conditions feel the burden most.

Montana Nurses Association President Vicky Byrd is exactly right: “Nursing is fundamentally a human profession built on assessment, advocacy, therapeutic communication, compassion, ethical decision-making and individualized care. These cannot be replicated by technology.” www.aft.org/news/healthc...

Healthcare workers warn: AI is no substitute for human caregivers

A proposal to license artificial intelligence systems to provide medical care is drawing opposition from nurses and physicians who warn that reliance on these largely untested systems could threaten p...

Two men stabbed Thursday in evident hate crime…. So Friday night we leaned into celebrating shabbat. Peace and comfort to all. www.cnn.com/2026/07/23/u...

AFT St. Louis President Mary Armstrong made it her life's work to help St. Louis students learn, grow, and build better lives. May her memory be a blessing. www.stlamerican.com/news/obituar...

‘Fierce champion of St. Louis Public Schools,’ dies at 73

Mary J. Armstrong, an educator and longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers St. Louis, Local 420, has died after struggling with a chronic illness for several years, family members sa...

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Academic freedom is a pillar of a strong higher education system, and the @AFT.org & @AAUP.org are committed to strengthening and transforming colleges & universities for all. Learn more: aft.org/higheredbenefitseveryone

New Haven kids can’t learn to their fullest in hot, moldy classrooms. Thank you New Haven Federation of Teachers for fighting for clean and safe schools where kids want to learn, educators want to teach, and parents want to send their kids. @AFTCT.bsky.social www.nhregister.com/news/educati...

New Haven teachers say heat, mold issues persist in some schools as district awaits facilities plan

“Enough is enough,” the teachers union president said.

I can't believe @proftwolf.bsky.social and I have to say this, but research must be guided by scientific expertise, rigorous peer review, transparency, & the public interest — not by political ideology.. @aaup.org www.highereddive.com/news/trump-o...

Trump officials plan to shift more research funding to individual scientists

In a wide-ranging memo, they also directed federal agencies to experiment with models other than peer-review for assessing research proposals.

Healthcare professionals are organizing because they know unions give them a voice on the job to stand up for safe hospitals & resources to help patients heal. Excited to welcome workers at Providence Milwaukie Hospital to the @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social & the @afthealthcare.bsky.social family!

@UFT Prez Vows ‘All-Out-War’ if Mamdani Doesn’t Back Para Respect Check. Mulgrew is right and Linn is wrong. The way Mr Linn practices pattern bargaining is the boss wins & the workers lose. This is a crisis and that’s why the City Council took up the bill. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/n...

Teachers’ Union Boss Vows ‘All-Out-War’ if Mamdani Doesn’t Back Bonuses

Teaching assistants, who are among the lowest-paid workers in New York City’s public schools, would get one-time payments of $10,000.

Thank you @melindajperson.bsky.social

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Melinda Person 🍎✌🌈 (@MelindaJPerson) on X

BREAKING: Humanity survives another day. 🤖❌ Salamanca has hit pause on its robot “teacher assistant” experiment. Parents, educators and community members still think kids deserve actual humans in their classrooms. We’ll call that a win.

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We know our members and so many families need help to get out of debt and pay the bills. Check out the @AFT.org’s #FightForAffordability resources on medical debt, student debt, credit monitoring, and more here. (2/2) www.aft.org/FightForAffo...

Fight for Affordability

Communities across America are counting on good-paying manufacturing and clean energy jobs. Instead, projects are being canceled and workers are paying the price. We need to be investing in jobs that strengthen our economy.
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High costs are putting more pressure on working families. That's why we're fighting for policies that lower everyday costs, protect public services, and put people first—not bigger bills. Learn more and join us: www.aft.org/fightforaffo...

Fight for Affordability

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The AFT has resources to help know your rights and understand what to do in case of encounters with ICE. Find them here ⬇️
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Immigration

Americans know that our strength has always been built on the simple notion that America is a place where many become one. The AFT, as the representative of those who teach and care for our next gener...

In my new video, I recap convention—hearing from elected leaders, giving back to DC, and passing key resolutions. Plus, I discuss our pushback against vouchers, new Summer of Learning resources, and shining a light on costly student loan bills thanks to the Big Ugly Bill.
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In this week’s video, @rweingarten.bsky.social recaps convention and pressing issues discussed: strengthening public ed, lifting up immigrant communities, fighting for public health, dealing w/AI, & tackling the affordability crisis—plus discusses plans to run our biggest election program ever ⤵️

Bigger, Badder, and More Big-Hearted

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