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First lady Jill Biden to kickoff Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers: She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lady-jill-biden-kickoff-educators-biden-mobilize-teachers/story
My students rioted after I said, 'I stand with Israel.' Here's how we came together after.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/15/israel-sign-protest-new-york-high-school-free-speech/73274354007/
Colorado teachers seek protections from student attacks: A proposed study won't include talk of additional student disciplinary measures.
axios.com/local/denver/2024/04/09/colorado-teachers-protections-student-attacks
In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future: After one Missouri district approved a new contract with historic raises ...
pbs.org/newshour/education/teachers-in-st-louis-will-get-a-historic-salary-bump-missouri-still-ranks-among-lowest-states-for-teacher-pay
KIPP St. Louis charter high school teachers picket over lack of contract: The picketers refused to work Friday, which was a professional development day with no ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/kipp-st-louis-charter-high-school-teachers-picket-over-lack-of-contract/article_3de586a8-fe7d-11ee-a78a-9383b4c687b7.html
Class sizes in OKC schools will be going up thanks to the end of COVID -era funding
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/18/okcps-average-class-sizes-increasing-for-2024-25-school-year/73315800007/
In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future: After one Missouri district approved a new contract with historic raises ...
pbs.org/newshour/education/teachers-in-st-louis-will-get-a-historic-salary-bump-missouri-still-ranks-among-lowest-states-for-teacher-pay
Islamophobic Smear Campaign Against 'Historic' Judicial Nominee Condemned: "We urge senators to assess Mr. Mangi's nomination based on his credentials ...
commondreams.org/news/islamophobic-smear-campaign-against-historic-judicial-nominee-condemned
AOC, Sanders Renew Fight for Green New Deal for Public Housing: "Every American deserves to live in a safe, vibrant, and environmentally conscious ...
commondreams.org/news/green-new-deal-for-public-housing
United Steelworkers Union Throws Support Behind Biden: ‘He Stands With Working Families’
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/united-steelworkers-endorses-biden-1234991730/
The Biden administration approved another round of student debt discharge for more than 78,000 borrowers under the public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) ... Show more
Biden administration discharges another $6 billion in student debt for 78,000 public service workers
Biden administration discharges another $6 billion in student debt for 78,000 public service workers
2024 is officially a battle for America’s political realignment: Republican populism is splintering Democrats’ historic coalitions.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4506910-2024-is-officially-a-battle-for-americas-political-realignment/
Teachers union pulls backing for LA school board hopeful who praised antisemitic book
timesofisrael.com/teachers-union-pulls-backing-for-la-school-board-hopeful-who-praised-antisemitic-book/
Boy, do we love a good red (grey?) carpet and the #SAGAwards truly did not disappoint.
Swipe through to see some of our favourite looks from the night ✨#redcarpet ... Show more
Reading specialists go back to classrooms in St. Louis due to teacher shortage: The 24 reading teachers will be reassigned to lead elementary school classrooms ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/reading-specialists-go-back-to-classrooms-in-st-louis-due-to-teacher-shortage/article_66b2d0de-f056-11ee-8805-e335bd59cb62.html
Houston Education Association President Michelle Williams reassigned: HISD moves to fire Houston Education Association President Michelle Williams for critical ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/hisd-michelle-williams-reassigned-18709919.php
In one school district, kids exposed to violence at school felt safer after participating in a lockdown drill and training
cnn.com/2024/02/23/health/lockdown-drill-exposure-to-violence-safety/
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Leadership changes are coming to the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/29/metro/american-federation-of-teachers-massachusetts-tang/
Teacher training programs don't always use research-backed reading methods: Research shows there are science-backed ways to help students learn to read ...
npr.org/2024/02/13/1219318432/teacher-training-programs-dont-always-use-research-backed-reading-methods
Teachers are limiting lessons on political, social issues, report finds: In the survey by Rand Corp., 65 percent of teachers reported restricting some forms of ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/02/15/teachers-limit-political-social-issues-lessons/
Letter: “School Employee Firearm” bill would increases risks rather than mitigate them
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/02/08/letter-school-employee-firearm/
A Deep Dive into Additive Fusion Technology: In this segment, we take an end-to-end look at the additive fusion manufacturing process—from input data to final ...
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Additive Fusion Technology’s Impact on Manufacturing: 9T Labs' Additive Fusion Technology (AFT) is an additive manufacturing process that enables strong ...
machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21283806/9t-labs-additive-fusion-technologys-impact-on-manufacturing
Paid articlePaid St. Louis Public Schools teachers to earn double-digit raises under new contract: The contract approved Tuesday by the St. Louis Board of Education gives most ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/st-louis-public-schools-teachers-to-earn-double-digit-raises-under-new-contract/article_4a6969a6-db4d-11ee-a3ae-93cd9e4e139d.html
KIPP St. Louis high school teachers seek contract more than a year after unionizing
stltoday.com/news/local/education/kipp-st-louis-high-school-teachers-seek-contract-more-than-a-year-after-unionizing/article_796bcb5e-daad-11ee-b849-630e9d5f9a59.html
Philly teachers say yes to a new, 1-year contract extension, 5% raise: Nearly 85% of the PFT members who voted at a virtual meeting approved of the deal.
inquirer.com/education/philadelphia-federation-of-teachers-school-district-contract-pay-raise-20240306.html
A little commotion for the menswear at the SAG Awards. See more of the red carpet looks here: bit.ly/3UTp4Me
Quick Glance: Wins for 'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 'Oppenheimer' continued its winning streak at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, taking home the top prize for outstanding ensemble, along with individual awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.
- The SAG Awards were streamed live on Netflix for the first time, introducing significant changes to the traditional ceremony.
- While SAG Awards may not always predict Oscar success, the last five winners of the top SAG prizes in the past two years have aligned with the eventual Oscar winners.
Special ed teachers tell Northside ISD trustees of assaults: Calls for better staffing, funding and safety training have followed a Brandeis High School ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/northside-special-education-assaults-18693686.php
Paid articlePaid Brandeis instructor's death while working ruled a homicide: Northside AFT is advocating for comprehensive measures to ensure workplace safety after a Brandeis ...
expressnews.com/news/article/alfred-mr-fred-jimenez-homicdie-18682788.php
Paid articlePaid Brandeis instructor's death while working ruled a homicide: Northside AFT is advocating for comprehensive measures to ensure workplace safety after a Brandeis ...
expressnews.com/news/article/alfred-mr-fred-jimenez-homicdie-18682788.php
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Willie Wilson: Public sector union bosses are the real threat to democracy: We elect leaders to solve basic problems, but their hands are tied by public sector ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/08/opinion-union-bosses-threat-democracy/
American Federation of Teachers Supports Ceasefire in Gaza: The American Federation of Teachers has adopted a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza ...
democracynow.org/2024/1/31/headlines/american_federation_of_teachers_supports_ceasefire_in_gaza
American Federation of Teachers Joins Call for Gaza Cease-Fire: The union's executive council called for a cease-fire after months of pressure from educators ...
commondreams.org/news/union-ceasefire-2667126890
A groundbreaking study shows kids learn better on paper, not screens. Now what?: For ‘deeper reading’ among children aged 10-12, paper trumps screens ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/17/kids-reading-better-paper-vs-screen
Unions’ backing for Israel shifts to protests: Longtime labor experts say that the demand for pro-cease-fire statements from American unions is evidence of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/07/business/american-unions-long-backed-israel-now-some-are-protesting-it.html
Ron DeSantis law pushes United Teachers of Dade union to brink of extinction: A Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis has the nation's third largest ...
nypost.com/2024/01/05/news/miami-teachers-union-facing-extinction-as-rival-organization-ramps-up-pressure/
Jerry Jordan, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president, is retiring after 37 years with the union
inquirer.com/education/pft-teachers-union-jerry-jordan-retiring-20240116.html
Outside the Echo Chamber: Jan. 16, 2024: On this episode of Outside the Echo Chamber, we discuss the state budget with House Finance Chair Vernon Criss and ...
wvgazettemail.com/live/outside-the-echo-chamber-jan-16-2024/video_88bd40cf-07fb-59d4-808d-4d3dfec0b7f7.html
Controversial leader of US teachers union boosts Gov. Kelly’s policies in Kansas visit
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article284643890.html
Talkspace partners with American Federation of Teachers union: Talkspace, a digital behavioral health company, is offering discounted therapy and other mental ...
modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/talkspace-american-federation-teachers-union-partnership
Paid articlePaid Who will be the new president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers? Meet Arthur Steinberg.
inquirer.com/education/arthur-steinberg-new-pft-president-teachers-union-philadelphia-20240122.html
U.S. delays re-imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, keeping graphics card prices stable for now
techspot.com/news/101405-us-delays-re-imposing-tariffs-chinese-goods-keeping.html
Anti-woke activists are winning the culture war in America: They are losing school-board battles, but that does not mean they are in retreat
economist.com/united-states/2023/12/09/anti-woke-activists-are-losing-many-of-their-school-board-battles
CTU president, advocates plead for federal funding to strengthen bilingual education for migrant students
chicagotribune.com/education/ct-ctu-migrant-funding-schools-20240118-zd2sc27m5rfobmslcefqqlqery-story.html
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Lately, School Closures Have Been Called a “National Crisis.” They Were Not.: The debate over closures distracted from the major problems that kids face every ...
slate.com/technology/2023/12/school-closures-covid-pandemic-learning-loss.html
As a schoolgirl in 1955, she designed the Minneapolis flag. She sees no reason to change it now.
startribune.com/as-a-schoolgirl-in-1955-she-designed-the-minneapolis-flag-she-sees-no-reason-to-change-it-now/600328776/
Letters: Columbia College faculty members’ op-ed undermines adjuncts’ fight for a fair contract
chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-120723-20231208-ajcpljrmwvbq3jwmufalw5z76i-story.html
‘Farce’ in court martial proceedings, AFT reinstates jawan after 10 years: The Summary Court Martial of Signalman Hemant Kumar was conducted in October 2013 by ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/farce-court-martial-proceedings-aft-reinstates-jawan-10-years-9080839/
Did last week’s elections mark the end of the anti-woke ‘parents’ rights’ movement?
thehill.com/opinion/education/4308156-did-last-weeks-elections-mark-the-end-of-the-anti-woke-parents-rights-movement/
Judge tosses school voucher challenge in NH: A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a leader of one of New Hampshire's teachers' unions to stop ...
bostonherald.com/2023/11/15/judge-tosses-school-voucher-challenge-in-nh/
Miami-Dade teachers begin fight to keep union after failing membership audit: United Teachers of Dade fails to meet 60% membership threshold. Seeks certification ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article283271703.html
Coalition Warns Against 'Fiscal Commission' That Would Fast-Track Social Security Cuts
commondreams.org/news/social-security-fiscal-commission
Paid articlePaid The Moms for Liberty agenda is extreme – and most voters are loudly rejecting it
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/21/moms-for-liberty-school-board-elections
The Hill’s Powerful Women Over 50 live event: Watch: Women age 50 and older are politicians, mothers, entrepreneurs, teachers and leaders ...
thehill.com/video/4289930-powerful-women-over-50-watch-live/
Boost for retired Texas teachers on the ballot: Texas’ retired teachers and public school employees are on track to receive a bump in their monthly pension ...
dallasnews.com/news/education/2023/11/07/pay-bump-for-retired-texas-teachers-supported-by-voters-early-returns-show/
Army major dismissed from service was suspected to be in touch with Pak agent ‘Aarushi Akash’, shows probe
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/army-major-dismissed-from-service-was-suspected-to-be-in-touch-with-pak-agent-aarushi-akash-shows-probe-9053974/
Union Says Right-Wing Group Used ‘Trickery’ To Try To Get Teachers To Drop Membership
huffpost.com/entry/freedom-foundation-teachers-unions_n_65493d79e4b01b258584d219
AFT order on Amshipora Captain’s bail says he may get acquitted eventually: The bench found many faults in the evidence as well as the proceedings of the Summary ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-order-amshipora-captain-bail-may-get-acquitted-9039331/
AFT order on Amshipora Captain’s bail says he may get acquitted eventually: The bench found many faults in the evidence as well as the proceedings of the Summary ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-order-amshipora-captain-bail-may-get-acquitted-9039331/
AFT Pharmaceuticals reports increased revenue: The maker of the Maxigesic pain relief medication says demand for the drug is strong with the company reporting ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/503075/aft-pharmaceuticals-reports-increased-revenue
Will new law ‘bust’ Florida’s largest teachers union? Miami-Dade teachers wait for news
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article281987848.html
Ryan Walters sends out 'discipline reform' plan, encourages teachers to report districts that don't comply
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2023/11/17/oklahoma-state-schools-superintendent-ryan-walters-discipline-reform-plan/71606445007/
Detroit councilwoman mulls U.S. House bid against Thanedar: At-Large Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is circulating petitions to get on the ballot for a ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/14/detroit-councilwoman-mulls-u-s-house-bid-against-thanedar/71578564007/
AFT orders promotion of Colonel in Survey of India as Brigadier, Major General: The Armed Forces Tribunal said the low medical fitness of the Colonel did not ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-promotion-colonel-survey-of-india-brigadier-major-general-9020514/
Armed Forces Tribunal sets aside ‘censure’ awarded to Colonel over Indian and Tajik cadets’ clash at IMA
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/armed-forces-tribunal-censure-awarded-colonel-indian-tajik-cadets-clash-ima-9018528/
AFT orders promotion of Colonel in Survey of India as Brigadier, Major General: The Armed Forces Tribunal said the low medical fitness of the Colonel did not ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-promotion-colonel-survey-of-india-brigadier-major-general-9020514/
The Oklahoma City Public Schools calendar may be changing next year. Here's how: Superintendent Sean McDaniel says the changes would better balance the two ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2023/11/08/okc-public-schools-calendar-2024-25-changes-breaks-school-days/71488957007/
Even unions have union troubles: Big Labor poster child, the AFL-CIO, is having some labor problems of its own.
axios.com/2023/10/18/afl-cio-union-deal-negotiations-staff-pay-wages
Christie dismisses criticism of debate swipe about Jill Biden: GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie is dismissing criticism of his jab at first lady Jill ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4227636-christie-dismisses-criticism-of-debate-swipe-about-jill-biden/
Promotion stalled after last-minute inquiry: AFT asks Army to promote Lt Col to Colonel
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-army-lt-col-colonel-promotion-8999857/
National union leader joins health care workers at PeaceHealth on picket line: Hundreds of health care workers at PeaceHealth were joined on the picket lines ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/26/national-union-leader-joins-health-care-workers-at-peacehealth-on-picket-line/
Promotion stalled after last-minute inquiry: AFT asks Army to promote Lt Col to Colonel
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-army-lt-col-colonel-promotion-8999857/
Punjab and Haryana High Court issues contempt notice to senior MoD official and Major General
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-haryana-high-court-contempt-notice-to-senior-mod-official-8994842/
Delhi HC stays arrest warrant against colonel in Chandigarh: Colonel Sanjeev Thakur (retd) had filed a case in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) challenging the ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/delhi-hc-arrest-against-colonel-chandigarh-8996872/
Hundreds of HISD teachers march against superintendent, state takeover: Houston ISD teachers and union leaders picketed outside the district headquarters ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/hundreds-hisd-teachers-march-superintendent-18431240.php
‘Highly disturbing’: AFT Chandigarh Bench Bar Association takes exception to AG’s comments on disability cases
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aft-chandigarh-bench-bar-association-ags-disability-cases-8985812/
SC refuses to interfere with transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal member: A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, however ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-refuses-to-interfere-with-transfer-of-armed-forces-tribunal-member-8982129/
As more schools switch to 4-day weeks, will teachers stay?: Some districts say the four-day schedule helps attract and retain teachers.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/schools-switching-4-day-weeks-working/story
CJI bench pauses transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal Judge after Bar strike: It also wrote twice to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, terming the transfer as ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/cji-bench-pauses-transfer-of-armed-forces-tribunal-judge-after-bar-strike-8975548/
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