Join @sharemylesson.bsky.social, @leeandlow.bsky.social and Turtle Clan Lenape author Carla Messinger TODAY @ 4pm EDT for a webinar exploring ways to teach Native and Indigenous history and cultures as living, present-day realities and incorporate authentic Native voices into lessons. Register ⤵️

The Thanksgiving Question: Teaching Indigenous and Native American Life and Cultures This Month and All Year Round

How can Indigenous students and Tribal Nations have more voice and agency in education and the school system? Join Carla Messinger, Turtle Clan Lenape educator, director of Native American Heritage Pr...

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“Pennsylvania does not need to shorten a bachelor’s degree. We need to make it more affordable.” This morning, President @wgcoleman.bsky.social testified before the PA Senate Education Committee during their hearing on reducing credit hours for a bachelor’s degree.

AFTPA is proud to announce that our Executive Council has voted to endorse Rob Gurtcheff (@rg4philly.bsky.social) for Pennsylvania House in District 170 (Philadelphia County)!

AFTPA is proud to announce that our Executive Council has voted to endorse Jon Lloyd (@jlforpa.bsky.social) for Pennsylvania House in District 40 (Allegheny and Washington Counties)!

Deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania's general election is today! #PFTvotes #PAvotes

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3)@pft.org · 3w ago

PA is pivotal to winning back Congress. Take nothing for granted: drop off a mail ballot in person or make a plan to get to your polling location on November 3rd. Mail voting is under way! Visit aft.turbovote.org to check your registration and find ballot drop-off locations. #PAvotes #PFTvotes

Knocking on doors, making calls, writing postcards, attending rallies—it all adds up. No one can do everything but everyone can do something. bsky.app/profile/aftp...

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This #NoKings Day, President Coleman and some of our staff joined our local, the Federation of Pottstown Teachers #4390, to write postcards to members in support of @christhomaspa.bsky.social! Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for a wonderful event.

This #NoKings Day, President Coleman and some of our staff joined our local, the Federation of Pottstown Teachers #4390, to write postcards to members in support of @christhomaspa.bsky.social! Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for a wonderful event.

@aftpa.org Pres Wendy Coleman joined us in Hungary to meet with educators, students & others who stood up for democracy. In her #AFTvoices piece, Wendy shares what she learned about solidarity, public education & the power of hope. Read it here: aftvoices.org/what-i-learn...

What I learned about standing up for our democracy from traveling to Hungary

By AFTPA President Wendy G. Coleman

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What can Hungary teach us about protecting democracy? After traveling to Budapest with fellow AFT leaders, @aftpa.org President Wendy Coleman shares four key lessons: Every vote counts. It takes all of us. We must invest in public education. And hope triumphs over fear. Read her reflections ⬇️

What I learned about standing up for our democracy from traveling to Hungary

By AFTPA President Wendy Coleman

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No Kings is TOMORROW! AFT members are joining communities nationwide to turn people power into voter power. Vote early where available or make a plan for Nov. 3. Find an event near you: go.aft.org/nokings

With just 19 days to go until Election Day, there’s still time to help Get Out The Vote! Each week, you can join our locals and union siblings to phone bank and canvass for candidates across Pennsylvania. Visit mobilize.us/aftpa/ to see more details and sign up. #GOTV 🗳️

Fraudsters are using AI and stolen data to sound like your bank, your friends or even your loved ones. That’s why our new Fight for Affordability video series shows you how to spot the red flags and protect your hard earned money. 🔗 aft.org/affordability

WATCH: AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social, @aftpa.org President Wendy Coleman, @iftaft.bsky.social President Stacy Davis Gates, @aftmass.bsky.social President Jessica Tang and @cftunion.bsky.social President Jeff Freitas met with democracy leaders in Hungary while attending the Budapest Forum.

What we learned in Hungary

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We’re 23 days away from Election Day! Many states have already started early voting, and more will start soon. Make sure you are registered to vote and have a plan to cast your ballot for candidates who fight for working families. AFTvotes.org/Midterms2026

Midterms 2026

Every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot and have it counted. But across the country, voters are facing confusion, intimidation, disinformation, registration problems and other attacks on ...

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a reminder that recognition must go beyond celebration. It means listening to Indigenous voices, respecting sovereignty, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting Indigenous communities today and every day.

President @wgcoleman.bsky.social & our AFTPA staff had a wonderful time with many of our local leaders at our Western Regional Meeting in Pittsburgh tonight! Thank you to our leaders for taking the time to join us from near and far, and PFT400 for hosting again this year.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to our members who spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students see what’s possible from President @wgcoleman.bsky.social and the AFTPA Executive Council. Thank you for all you do! Who’s a teacher you’ll never forget?

"What the people of Budapest have done to take down an autocrat is something that we absolutely can do in America." Watch & share: @aftpa.org President Wendy Coleman talks about her experiences in Budapest and how we can get out the vote this November! #AFTvotes

With only 31 days to go until Election Day, our AFTPA locals NFT1417 and @pft.org and AFTPA staff were out #GOTV canvassing all over Bucks County and Harrisburg! While NFT VP Suzy Drake was out in Bucks County, she got to see AFTPA-endorsed candidates Bob Harvie and Kristin Egan!

"This whole country gives me hope." Hear more from @aftpa.org President Wendy Coleman on her experiences in Budapest, and how we can use those lessons in the United States!

"We have to figure out a way globally to pay teachers more money, the money they deserve. We're losing a generation of teachers because we're doing such a disservice with what we pay them." @aftpa.org President Wendy explains that Hungary & the US share a common problem: Good wages for educators.

It’s fitting that today is World Smile Day because President @wgcoleman.bsky.social, AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social, & AFT Vice Presidents were greeted with smiles (and smiley rocks) during their visit to one of the 11 branch kindergartens in District 8 in Budapest.

Today, President @wgcoleman.bsky.social also attended the Budapest Forum, which focused on building sustainable democracies, and heard @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social speak as a part of a panel discussion on Resilient Democracies in a Fractured World.

October is #BullyingPreventionMonth, and we are committed to making our schools, workplaces, and communities spaces where all feel safe and supported. Do your part to stand up to bullying by showing kindness and care to those around you.

Every student deserves a clear path to a good career. AFT affiliates can apply for up to $15,000 through our Career Pathways Partnership. Grants to build and grow that work in their communities. Apply by the Nov. 13th deadline. www.aft.org/aft-career-p...

Earlier today, President @wgcoleman.bsky.social, AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social, & AFT VPs met with Hungarian Minister of Education Judit Lannert. President Coleman had the opportunity to share about AFTPA’s recent voter registration drives & moving civic education into practical efforts.

Even if you've never been a union member, the attacks on unions have cost you money. The typical worker would be earning $5,000 more a year if unions were as strong today as they were five decades ago

On International Coffee Day, America’s unions continue to stand in solidarity with our Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas in their fight for a fair contract, and call on everyone to boycott stand-alone corporate Starbucks stores. No contract, no coffee!

This LGBTQ History Month, we recognize the people, stories, movements and moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ history and continue to move us forward. We celebrate the progress made, honor those who paved the way and recognize the work that continues today.