The Ntl Academy for AI Instruction offers free AI training for @aft.org members, w webinars, classroom resources, practical guidance & expert learning opportunities designed by educators. Explore the @sharemylesson.bsky.social community: https://sharemylesson.com/national-academy-for-ai-instruction

National Academy for AI Instruction

Free AI training and classroom-ready webinars for AFT educators—explore the National Academy for AI Instruction, professional learning built by teachers.

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History came alive for Indiana fourth-graders through a live Frederick Douglass reenactment at the very place where he spoke in 1843. Then each student picked a free book to take home ❤️ https://sharemylesson.com/blog/indiana-books-frederick-douglass-history @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

In Indiana, Books and Frederick Douglass Bring History to Life

Indiana fourth-graders experience Frederick Douglass’ legacy through a live reenactment and receive free books from the AFT’s Reading Opens the World initiative.

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📚 How do we help students thrive in the AI era? Start with devices down, eyes up and hands-on learning. Explore @rweingarten.bsky.social’s 10-point plan for public education. 👀🙌 https://sharemylesson.com/blog/where-we-stand-devices-down-eyes-hands-learning @aft.org

These are the kinds of stories that make me #PublicSchoolProud. From career-connected learning in NY to educators supporting a student in TX and members helping flood-impacted communities in WV, @aft.org members are making a lasting difference for students, families and communities. go.aft.org/proud

Even in the summer, educators never stop learning, because when teachers keep learning, students benefit. Thank you to the 18,000+ educators who signed up for the @sharemylesson.bsky.social Summer of Learning to sharpen their skills and bring new ideas back to the classroom. sharemylesson.com/sol26

Summer of Learning: Lesson Plans and Professional Development

Whether you are taking the summer for some rest and relaxation ... or you're ready to earn some professional development credit or teach summer school, Share My Lesson has what educators need most.

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Another AFT Summer Educator Academy in the books #StrategiesforStudentSuccess w/cafe theme & kept cooking & serving up quality #ProfessionalLearning admire the dedication & deep reflection of this group—excited about what the new school year will bring! #BacktoSchool @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Our @aft national team led Facilitating #equity-Based #ProfessionalLearning laid powerful foundation of interconnection & synergy btn AFT #PLValues & our continued quest for #SocialJustice-we learn, question, grow & fight together to better serve students/families/communities @aftteach.bsky.social

Educator @sari.bsky.social explores how Dolley Madison helped shape the role of the first lady—and why her complicated legacy deserves a closer look. Free middle and high school worksheets on @aft.org's SML: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...

See how one librarian is expanding access to books, building community, & inspiring young readers beyond school walls. Read more: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/how-one-librarians-bookmobile-delivering-joy-reading A bookmobile is helping bring the joy of reading directly to students and families!

Students in Baldwinsville, NY are spending their summer building real skills & exploring future careers. From pouring concrete to installing windows, CTE gives students hands-on experience while dedicated educators help prepare them for what's next. @nysut.bsky.social @microntech.bsky.social

Start your journey to better hearing with a free online hearing test. In just minutes, you’ll get results and the option to schedule a no-obligation hearing consultation. unionplus.click/eb7

Looking for AI tools that can help streamline lesson planning, differentiation, research, and classroom design? 📚✨Check out SML's updated list of 10 free AI tools for educators🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-teachers @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Confused about your credit score? Check out our new Life Literacies video series and explore the difference between credit score and credit report, how to spot and dispute errors, the truth about old debt and "zombie debt" collectors and how credit checks affect housing, jobs and insurance ⤵️

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🌎 Climate change is changing the places where we learn, work and care for others. See how @aft.org members are advocating for healthier schools, safer workplaces, resilient communities and the freedom to teach climate science. Learn more: https://www.aft.org/climate @sharemylesson.bsky.social

Enter for a chance to win a KoolTunes IGLOO Cooler! As part of Share My Lesson’s Summer of Learning, we’re giving away 10 coolers while helping educators recharge, learn and get inspired for the year ahead. Enter by August 10! sharemylesson.com/win-kooltunes @aft.org @sari.bsky.social

Friendship Conflict -- This is a really informative post. You'll want to share it after you read it for sure, via Lean In Girls.

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Friendship conflict is part of growing up, but educators can help students navigate it with confidence and empathy. ❤️ Explore 7 strategies to support teen girls through peer conflict and strengthen relationships https://sharemylesson.com/blog/7-strategies-teen-girls-friendship-conflict @aft.org

14 years ago we launched @sharemylesson.bsky.social with a simple idea: educators are stronger when we share with one another. Today, it's a free community where millions of educators can find high-quality lessons, collaborate with colleagues and support students. 🥳 bsky.app/profile/shar...

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🎉 Share My Lesson is officially 14! 🥳 Thank you to the incredible educator community that has shared, learned, downloaded, taught, inspired & grown w us over the years ❤️📚 https://sharemylesson.com/join @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @kellycbooz.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

Join us TODAY! See you there for this important conversation.

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Tomorrow at noon, join a free webinar with @sharemylesson.bsky.social and JMACforFamilies: bit.ly/4wdBJt1 Learn how to better navigate moral injury, the feeling of being caught between legal mandates and an ethical commitment to students, with #MandatedSupport

Curious about AI in education? Join SML's FREE AI and Education community! 📚 Webinars 💡 Lesson plans 🎙️ Podcast 🛡️ AI literacy & ethics 🏫 Practical guidance from educators, for educators. Join here: https://sharemylesson.com/ai @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social

There’s still time to make the most of @sharemylesson.bsky.social’s Summer of Learning! Join thousands of educators preparing for the school year with free webinars on issues like exploring AI, strengthening student well-being, rethinking classroom management & building civic engagement. Sign up ⤵️

Summer of Learning: Lesson Plans and Professional Development

Whether you are taking the summer for some rest and relaxation ... or you're ready to earn some professional development credit or teach summer school, Share My Lesson has what educators need most.

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Educators: get help preparing for teacher licensure exams—including live instructors, practical test-taking strategies and hands-on support—with this free, members-only Licensure Preparation Course beginning 8/25. Learn more and sign up here ⤵️ aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Listen to @rweingarten.bsky.social's full AFT convention speech on the new Union Talk podcast episode here ⤵️

Union Talk Podcast: 'Building Our Power to Create a Better Future'

On a new “Union Talk” episode, listen to my convention speech where I talk about how we’re building our power to create a better future—with opportunity and economic security for everyone, respect for...

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Happy Birthday to @aft.org's Share My Lesson!

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🎉 Share My Lesson is officially 14! 🥳 Thank you to the incredible educator community that has shared, learned, downloaded, taught, inspired & grown w us over the years ❤️📚 https://sharemylesson.com/join @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @kellycbooz.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

Belonging is more than a feeling.❤️ Explore the AFT's free The Value of Belonging poster for practical ideas to help create inclusive school communities where every student feels seen and valued. https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/value-of-belonging @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

@aft.org members: Ready to take the next step toward teacher certification? 📚 Our 8-week online Licensure Preparation Course begins Aug. 25 and includes live instructors, Praxis math & reading strategies, and practical test-taking tips to help you feel prepared. Register: bit.ly/AFT-licensure

"From advocating for enough funding for high-quality education to defending against education privatization, unions support our nation’s commitment to universal public education. This not only improves students’ academic achievement, but also their economic outcomes well into adulthood." @epi.org

Unions are key to high-quality public education

Our recent report asks a bold question: What would the United States look like if we tripled union membership? We find a range of economic and social benefits—such as higher wages, greater access to h...

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Join us tomorrow Tues 7/28 @ 4p ET along with @sharemylesson.bsky.social @aft.org @shankerinst.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social to hear about a hands-on learning opportunity to engage high school students in our democracy this fall. 🗳️🇺🇸💪🏽

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Join this free webinar on July 28 to learn how to support student voter registration and civic engagement in a nonpartisan way. 🍎 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/student-led-school-voter-registration @shankerinst.bsky.social @thecivicscenter.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Get ready for Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week! Hear from @aft.org's Marla Ucelli-Kashyap and @shankerinst.bsky.social's Esther Quintero-Corral on Let’s Ask the Teachers: Classroom Practice and the Science of Reading, scheduled for July 28th at 3 pm ET. Learn more here ➡️ bit.ly/GLR-Week

School grant funding shouldn't feel out of reach. We teamed up with @sharemylesson.bsky.social l and @partnersrural.bsky.social y.social to break down the process, bust common myths, and help educators feel confident pursuing funding. sharemylesson.com/webinars/gra...

Grant Funding 101 for Educators: Building Confidence to Seek School Grants

"Grant funding" might seem like a magical unicorn: a gift of money for your school, hard to find and catch, and requiring special technical skills. But is that really true? In this session, PRI's John...

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Working families deserve an economy where they can afford groceries, housing, health care, and child care. Our #FightForAffordability campaign is focused on lowering costs and building economic security for everyone. Learn more: www.aft.org/fightforaffo...

Fight for Affordability

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