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Election 2018

Improving people’s lives

The midterms pitted problem solving against fear, and problem solving won.

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election 2018

#AFTvotes

We showed up. We voted. And we won big.

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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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American Educator, Fall 2018

Educating ELLs

The fall issue of American Educator highlights the latest research.

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Navient student loans

The student debt system is broken

AFT members file suit against Navient.

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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is once again failing students by allowing for-profit colleges to go unchecked. If you are considering attending a for-profit college for a degree or other certification, we want to hear from you.

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

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