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Randi Weingarten on Chicago picket line

Pickets, Protests and Progress

This year, the unlikely became possible in American education.

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American Educator, Winter 2018-2019

Literacy education

The winter issue of American Educator highlights effective literacy instruction.

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Chicago charter school strike

Our schools deserved better

Why I joined the nation's first charter school strike.

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A Decade of Neglect

Fighting for our students

Make sure your legislators see our report on the underfunding of public education.

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Navient student loans

The student debt system is broken

AFT members file suit against Navient.

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Member Highlights

Our members are committed to their union. Read about their great work and share your own story.

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Randi's Corner

News and resources from the office of the president

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from AFT President Randi Weingarten

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