AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary- Treasurer Fedrick Ingram at George Floyd Square with activist and AFT member Marcia Howard.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram at George Floyd Square with activist and AFT member Marcia Howard.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus visit P.S. 62 in New York.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus visit P.S. 62 in New York.
AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus and TEACH 2019 attendees march in the Lights for Liberty Vigil, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.
AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus and TEACH 2019 attendees march in the Lights for Liberty Vigil, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Jill Biden and AFT President Randi Weingarten toured Payne Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on July 7, to get a firsthand look at how students and educators are benefiting from the American Rescue Plan. The first lady, an educator, had a chance
Dr. Jill Biden and AFT President Randi Weingarten at Payne Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The first lady, an educator, had a chance to visit classrooms where teachers and students are enjoying a mix of authentic learning and summer fun.
AFT members are partnering with Brighter Bites to distribute fresh produce and healthy foods to food-insecure families in Houston.
AFT members are partnering with Brighter Bites to distribute fresh produce and healthy foods to food-insecure families in Houston.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram in conversation with students and members at Ethel M. Taylor Academy in Cincinnati.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram in conversation with students and members at Ethel M. Taylor Academy in Cincinnati.
The AFT fights for the freedom to thrive for our members, our families and our communities—by caring, fighting, showing up, teaching and voting. Together we can accomplish what is impossible to do alone.
The AFT fights for the freedom to thrive for our members, our families and our communities—by caring, fighting, showing up, teaching and voting.
West Virginia students and AFT President Randi Weingarten at an AFT Back to School / First Book event
West Virginia students and AFT President Randi Weingarten at an AFT Back to School / First Book event
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Randi visiting Bronx school

What it takes to be back in school

Let’s be clear: COVID-19 is the enemy, not teachers. And not each other.

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Reading Opens the World

Reading Opens The World

Our new multiyear literacy campaign, “Reading Opens the World,” is designed to support students, educators and families and foster an ongoing love of reading—because reading is foundational to everything we do.

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American Educator Winter 2021-22

Science and citizenship

The latest American Educator on countering misinformation with science education.

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AFT Health Care Fall 2021

Building resilient communities

Explore paths to a healthier, more equitable future in which everyone thrives in the new AFT Health Care.

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Take Action

The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746) could ensure our elections are free and fair. Elected officials are trying to change the rules for who can vote, who counts the votes, and who gets to declare the winner. Call your senators now and tell them to change these limiting and exploited rules.

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Learning beyond COVID

Safely Reopening Schools Our Roadmap

The AFT has been working hard since April 2020 to get students back in classrooms. Visit our Reopening Schools page for our reports, poll findings and video conversations.

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Randi's Corner

Randi's Corner

News and resources from the office of the president

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from AFT President Randi Weingarten

AFT Calendar

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