Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy

Coming out on September 16, 2025 — AFT President Randi Weingarten has written a book.  It’s called WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.  In this moment in history where our public schools and public school teachers face unprecedented attacks, Weingarten reveals exactly what’s at stake.  Public schools are the foundation of opportunity and democracy in America — and that’s precisely why fascists and the far-right are scapegoating teachers and trying to end public education as we know it.

“There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines,” Weingarten says. “I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question so many educators and parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators? This book uncovers the long-planned, well-funded strategy to undermine public education, truth and democracy. And this book also honors the incredible work educators do every day to create opportunity, build safe and welcoming schools, and help young people thrive.”

There is a plot to destroy public education in America. WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS shows us how teachers, parents, and communities can work together to fight back. WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS is available to pre-order everywhere books are sold.