2025 Archive - October

The Boston Teachers Union gave away 40,000 free books at the Back to School Fair, sparking a love of reading across the city.

United Federation of Teachers members rallied around Dylan, a student & immigrant from Venezuela who was detained by ICE, showing the power of school communities to care and protect.

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are creating sanctuary schools, making sure every child and family feels safe, welcome, and supported.

Thousands of books found new homes at a Reading Opens the World event hosted by the New Haven Federation of Teachers

A Pinellas County Teachers Association member spent 20 years in early childhood education building trust with children and parents makes school a place of belonging.

New York State United Teachers member Martha Strever is marking 65 years of teaching! From chalkboards to AI, she’s embraced every change while keeping her focus on what matters most—her students.

East St. Louis Federation of Teachers members and community leaders have come together to see how wraparound services and CTE programs are helping students thrive.

Members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers were joined by AFT President Randi Weingarten and families at a town hall to protect public education, funding & the future of our students.

California Federation of Teachers member Sunny Jerome spoke out after funding cuts ended her special ed mentoring program—fighting to keep students supported.

Lawrence Teacher's Union’s Maureen Santiago celebrates her students’ healthcare internships & the union support that makes CTE success possible.

United Teachers Los Angeles member Arlene Inouye is helping create a new AAPI history textbook so every student can see their story reflected in what they learn.

United Federation of Teachers member Sari Beth Rosenberg shares how cellphone-free classrooms are helping students reconnect, focus & rediscover the joy of learning.

New Haven Federation of Teachers members at the Truman School show what’s possible when educators, families, & communities come together to help every child thrive.

Florida Education Association’s Professor David Hoppey helped build Project PREP to strengthen & diversify the teacher pipeline—until federal cuts put it at risk.

AFT Colorado members at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus are helping students gain real-world experience through CTE & local business partnerships.

Ohio Federation of Teachers members are proving that career training changes lives with a 99% graduation rate and real pathways to success.

The Yonkers Federation of Teachers hosted their annual Storybook Bonanza, giving away hundreds of free books and celebrating the joy of reading.

Florida Education Association members showed what experiential learning looks like with students diving into coastal science to connect classroom lessons to real life.

Oklahoma City AFT members applauded the new superintendent’s move to rescind a Bible-in-classroom mandate, protecting students’ rights and keeping schools focused on learning.

CTE teachers in the Chicago Teachers Union are becoming OSHA-authorized trainers, equipping students with safety skills and preparing them for good careers.

Osceola County Education Association members, students, and local partners came together for a safe night of trick-or-treating and sent every child home with a free book.

The United Federation of Teachers built the NYC Childcare Navigator to help families find affordable, nearby child care so parents can work, study, and support their families’ futures.

AFT New Mexico educators embraced structured literacy and LETRS professional development to help every child learn to read with confidence in English and Spanish.