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Devices Down. Eyes Up. Hands-On.
A 10-point plan from the AFT to protect kids, empower educators and build the schools the AI era actually demands.
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Children do not need fewer human relationships in their lives. They need more.
Randi WeingartenPresident, AFT · National Press Club, May 27, 2026
The TV Spot · 30 sec
Randi Weingarten at the National Press Club — the case for "devices down, eyes up, hands-on," in her own words.
Ten points to boost student learning and success in the AI era.
Built by educators, grounded in evidence, designed for real classrooms. Each point is a commitment — and a demand.
No Screens for Pre-K through 2nd Grade
No screens — including online assessments — for our youngest learners, unless there is a compelling reason such as supporting a student with special needs.
No Student-Facing AI in Elementary
Build relationship-building and persistence first. All other student-facing AI must be educator-supervised, and "social companion" chatbots should be banned through age 16.
Redesign Schools for Active Learning
Project-based, experiential, and career-connected learning should be the norm at every grade level — and accountability systems should reflect that shift.
Literacy, Numeracy, and Civic Engagement
Every student deserves a solid foundation — strong reading, strong math, and the civic skills to participate fully in democracy.
Focus on Student and Family Well-Being
Kids learn when their basic needs are met. Community schools show us how — and they need to be the model, not the exception.
Protect Intellectual Property and Academic Freedom
Support educators in understanding, using, and deciding where technology belongs in their classrooms — and protect what they create.
Establish a New Standard for Safety and Privacy
A gold standard for AI in schools. Providers that can't meet it shouldn't be allowed near K–12 classrooms.
Research Effective Practices for Education
An independent consortium to study what works — including the effects of AI, screens, and tech on kids. Not funded by the industries being studied.
Adequate Funding for Public Education
Reverse a generation of disinvestment. Level the playing field. Don't let AI and vouchers drain another dollar from public schools.
A "Tech Tax" to Pay for the Consequences of AI
If Big Tech profits from disruption, Big Tech helps pay for it. A targeted tax to address what AI is doing to workers and families.
This is not the future our kids deserve.
While Silicon Valley pitches humanoid robots to replace teachers, we're fighting for something different: real adults, real relationships, and real learning. The 10-point plan draws the line.
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Our kids are not lab rats. Our classrooms are not testing grounds. The future of learning belongs to educators, students, and families — not to the tech industry.
Randi WeingartenPresident, American Federation of Teachers
Read it for yourself.
The full address from the National Press Club, and the 10 points on a single page.