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AFT TEACH supports K–12 union educators with resources, member benefits & our biennial educator conference. Build power. Share ideas. Advocate for strong public schools.

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AFT @aft.org · 17h
Join @sharemylesson.bsky.social, @leeandlow.bsky.social & Turtle Clan Lenape educator/author Carla Messinger on 10/21 @ 4pm EDT for a webinar exploring Native perspectives, the history behind the Thanksgiving story and ways to incorporate Native voices and experiences in the classroom. Register ⤵️
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The Thanksgiving Question: Teaching Indigenous and Native American Life and Cultures This Month and All Year Round
How can Indigenous students and Tribal Nations have more voice and agency in education and the school system?   Join Carla Messinger, Turtle Clan Lenape educator, director of Native American Heritage ...
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AFT @aft.org · 17h
How did Mississippi transform reading scores from 49th in the nation to among the highest? The "Mississippi Miracle" was a marathon—not a sprint. Learn how sustained investments, coaching, and support for both students and educators can lead to lasting educational success in American Educator ⤵️
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Leading for Literacy: Is the "Mississippi Miracle" Real?
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AFT @aft.org · 15h
Elizabeth Perez is a longtime educator and union leader. As @uft.org's Brooklyn borough representative and @nysut.bsky.social board member, she has dedicated her career to member advocacy, political action and efforts to strengthen the voice of working people. @aflcio.org #HispanicHeritageMonth
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 18h
Do your students know who Jovita Idar is? Use this new lesson! #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🚛Help students turn career exploration into a road forward! 11/18 @ 6PM ET. REGISTER to learn how high schools can create truck driving programs, with free curriculum, resources and a roadmap🎓 sharemylesson.com/webinars/steering… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🍂 Teaching about Thanksgiving? REGISTER to explore Native lifeways, Thanksgiving myths and more thoughtful approaches to classroom teaching sharemylesson.com/webinars/thanksgi… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @leeandlow.bsky.social
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
📣 Calling educators and school staff! Have a great idea, strategy or practice to share? Submit a proposal for the 2027 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference. 💻📚✨ 📅 Deadline: Dec. 1, 2026 sharemylesson.com/2027-share-my-les…
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📚 How do we make room for empathy and complexity when an event divides public opinion? Register for this @aft.org Book Club about *Man in the Mirror* Nov. 8th: sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book… @anandwrites.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social
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AFT Higher Education @afthighered.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
View our AI resources here www.aft.org/highered/our...
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AFT @aft.org · 06/10/2026
Civics education gives students the tools to advocate for the changes that will strengthen our democracy. In the new American Educator, read why it’s more important than ever to address media literacy, teach honest history & help students understand the power of their voices and collective action.
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Planting the Seeds of Civic Engagement
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🎙️ The Great Thanksgiving Listen is back! Help students record a meaningful conversation with an elder, mentor, friend or loved one while practicing active listening, communication and empathy👇🏽❤️
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The Great Thanksgiving Listen Educator Toolkit 2026
Dear Teachers and Families, The Great Thanksgiving Listen is back!
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
👂📚 What if we treated listening as part of literacy? Jason Reynolds joins the @aft.org Book Club to talk about student choice, audiobooks, graphic novels, StoryCorps and helping young people connect with stories in the formats that work for them. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgdk9pxLPW0
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Jason Reynolds on Listening, Reading and Storytelling | AFT Book Club
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The American Revolution wasn't only the story of the Thirteen Colonies. Discover how Hispanics and Spain's military, financial & logistical support helped shape US independence in this lesson by Teresa Valcarce sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource…
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The Spanish and Hispanic Contribution to the Independence of the United States: A Decisive Alliance
Spain’s role in the American Revolution extended far beyond the traditional story of the Thirteen Colonies and their alliance with France.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🔐 Are your AI tools set up with the right privacy settings? Join AI Educator Brain on Oct. 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT for an AI privacy audit covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Copilot. 🤖 Learn what to check and what educators should never paste into AI. @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org
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Is ChatGPT Safe? Privacy Settings Every Teacher Should Check
Free PD: privacy settings in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot, a quick AI security audit, and what the new AFT–Microsoft standard covers.
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AFT @aft.org · 06/10/2026
Read all about the agreement here: www.aft.org/press-releas...
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AFT, UFT and Microsoft Announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for Schools to Protect Students, Families and Educators
NEW YORK—After months of intense negotiations and in the absence of any meaningful federal and state rules governing artificial intelligence in schools, AFT President Randi Weingarten, United Federati...
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📊 What are 12,000+ educators saying about well-being? Join Educators Thriving on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. ET for findings from the 2026 Educator Well-being Report Card, plus trends and promising practices from across the country. 🍎 Register or request the recording today! @aft.org @btu66.bsky.social
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2026 Annual Well-being Report Card Webinar
October 6 from 11-11:45am PT | 2-2:45pm ET Insights, trends, and promising practices related to educator well-being from across the United States.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🔐 Are your AI tools set up with the right privacy settings? Join AI Educator Brain on Oct. 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT for an AI privacy audit covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Copilot. 🤖 Learn what to check and what educators should never paste into AI. @sari.bsky.social @kellycbooz.bsky.social @aft.org
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Is ChatGPT Safe? Privacy Settings Every Teacher Should Check
Free PD: privacy settings in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot, a quick AI security audit, and what the new AFT–Microsoft standard covers.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🧬 What can individuals, schools and communities do to help prevent cancer? This free lesson helps students explore prevention, access to care and public policy while building media literacy and critical-thinking skills. 🍎 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Cancer Prevention: How Everyday Choices and Public Policy Can Save Lives
Explore evidence-based cancer prevention strategies, from vaccines and screenings to healthy choices, and examine how schools and public policy can reduce risk.
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AFT @aft.org · 01/10/2026
This LGBTQIA+ History Month, we celebrate the courage & resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community's fight for equal rights & dignity. Teach about historic figures and moments in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement w/@sharemylesson.bsky.social⤵️ sharemylesson.com/collections/lgbtq…
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AFT @aft.org · 03/10/2026
In Queens, NY, @uft.org welcomed thousands of newly hired teachers, making sure they know their union has their back as they begin their careers in New York City public schools. #PublicSchoolProud 🍎 www.uft.org/news/news-st...
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AFT @aft.org · 03/10/2026
In Asheville, NC, AFT members helped distribute more than 30,000 free books and reading resources to students, families and educators as the community continues recovering from Hurricane Helene. #PublicSchoolProud 📚 youtu.be/2o1SDCmulvE
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AFT @aft.org · 04/10/2026
North Carolina’s new educators’ union, AFPENC, is advocating for what kids and public education need. Together with the AFT and local partners, they’re putting that commitment into action—bringing 30,000 free books to Western North Carolina!
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30,000 Books for Western North Carolina Kids
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AFT @aft.org · 04/10/2026
"Listening is an act of love - Story Corps is much more about listening than anything else." - David Isay Learn more about Story Corps here.
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StoryCorps - Stories from people of all backgrounds and beliefs
Our mission: to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story at a time. celebrate hispanic heritage month Discover stories of family, identity, resi...
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AFT @aft.org · 05/10/2026
Couldn't join last night's AFT Book Club? Watch the full video of @rweingarten.bsky.social's conversation with author Jason Reynolds and StoryCorps founder Dave Isay about the power of storytelling and what educators can do to help students discover the power of their voices here ⤵️
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds (2026)
Stories have the power to connect generations, strengthen communities and help us better understand ourselves—and one another. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a special AFT Book Club conversat...
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AFT International Affairs Department @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It’s #WorldTeachersDay Oct 5, the world agrees that teachers deserve respect, and a voice. This #WorldTeachersDay, let’s focus on putting proper curbs on technologies, so that they supplement, not replace educators. Hear AFT Pres Weingarten speak to the challenges, tinyurl.com/2nadpjdm 🍎
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AFT @aft.org · 05/10/2026
Happy #WorldTeachersDay from the AFT! Today, let's honor all of our educators by giving them the respect and resources they need to educate students for years to come.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🎉 Celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month! Bring Hispanic and Latino voices, history, art, music, literature and changemakers into your classroom with free PreK-12 lessons and activities. 📚🌎https://sharemylesson.com/collections/hispanic-heritage-month-activities @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Find FREE PreK–12 resources to help students recognize bullying, respond safely, seek support and build more inclusive school communities. 🍎 sharemylesson.com/collections/bully… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How can trauma-informed practices strengthen every classroom? 🌱Explore practical strategies to build resilience, de-escalate stress, and support student well-being every day sharemylesson.com/blog/strengthenin… @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social @crprax.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 30/09/2026
AFT is proud to support initiatives that empower young people to become transformative leaders in their classrooms, ensuring robust public services and a thriving civic life for all. This is how we fight for a better life—together. #education
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AFT @aft.org · 01/10/2026
October is #BullyingPreventionMonth, and we are committed to making our schools, workplaces, and communities spaces where all feel safe and supported. Do your part to stand up to bullying by showing kindness and care to those around you.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💛 Turn everyday kindness into a classroom habit. Kindness & Inclusion Reflection Bingo encourages students to try genuine acts of kindness and notice how it feels to include others and be included. 😊 👉 sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource… @aft.org
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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Register today! sharemylesson.com/webinars/tha...
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In this lesson from @sari.bsky.social, learn about Ellen Ochoa, who was the first Latina woman in space, an inventor, and a classically trained musician. Explore free accompanying worksheets for grades 3–5, 6–8 and high school on Share My Lesson: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Beyond awareness. Beyond acceptance. What does authentic autism inclusion look like? 💙 Join us for practical strategies that foster belonging, equity and meaningful participation for students with autism. Register today! 👇🏽 @copacetic6.bsky.social @dmspiel.bsky.social @jenniferacooke.bsky.social
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Every Student Belongs: Putting Autism Inclusion into Practice
What does meaningful autism inclusion look like beyond simply accepting differences? Join the American Federation of Teachers and the Autism Society for an engaging panel discussion inspired by Beyond...
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every story matters. ❤️ Join @rweingarten.bsky.social & @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social for an inspiring @aft.org Book Club conversation about storytelling, empathy, civic learning and helping students find their own voices sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book…
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Stories have the power to connect generations, strengthen communities and help us better understand ourselves—and one another. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a special AFT Book Club conversat...
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🔧 "I want students to learn about time management... independent problem-solving... and to persevere when times get tough." Award-winning welding teacher Donald Mattoon shows how career and technical education prepares students for life, not just a job. @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social
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Here's What Gets This Welding Teacher Excited About the Trades
Award-winning welding teacher Donald Mattoon explains how career and technical education helps students build life skills, confidence, and career opportunities.
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AFT @aft.org · 29/09/2026
Don't miss AFT Book Club on Sunday 10/4 @ 6pm featuring author Jason Reynolds & StoryCorps's Dave Isay in convo w/@rweingarten.bsky.social about the power of storytelling and how stories can build empathy, strengthen civic learning, & help young people discover the power of their voices. Sign up ⤵️
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Stories have the power to connect generations, strengthen communities and help us better understand ourselves—and one another. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a special AFT Book Club conversat...
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AFT @aft.org · 29/09/2026
WATCH: @rweingarten.bsky.social and @aftnewjersey.bsky.social President Jennifer Higgins highlight the Red Hawks Rising program in Newark, NJ—a shining example of how investing in local students can build a powerful pipeline of future teachers right from their own neighborhoods. Watch here ⤵️
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🍂 Teaching about Thanksgiving? REGISTER to explore Native lifeways, Thanksgiving myths and more thoughtful approaches to classroom teaching sharemylesson.com/webinars/thanksgi… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @leeandlow.bsky.social
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚌❤️ School bus assistant Becky Turner received a $10,000 Union Plus Hometown Hero award after safely disarming a student who brought a loaded gun onto her bus. Now she’s using part of the award to support classrooms and create calm-down stations. 💙 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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School Bus Monitor Wins $10,000 for Disarming a Student
School bus assistant Becky Turner is honored as a Union Plus Hometown Hero after protecting students by safely disarming a student who brought a loaded gun onto her bus. Learn how Turner’s commitment ...
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🤖 As AI enters more classrooms, what safeguards should schools expect? @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social discusses student & educator privacy, human oversight, & the approach to AI safety in schools sharemylesson.com/blog/ai-safety-fi…
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AI Safety First: What Guardrails Should Schools Demand?
As AI reshapes schools and society, AFT President Randi Weingarten calls for safeguards that put people’s safety and privacy first. She highlights the AFT’s work to protect student and educator data a...
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AFT @aft.org · 29/09/2026
Protect your whole family with the latest IDProtection Plus Family Plans features by Aura. Get flexible family sharing, personalized safety tips, and tools to help remove personal info from websites and reduce Google Search exposure. Explore plans: unionplus.click/5o2
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚛Help students turn career exploration into a road forward! 11/18 @ 6PM ET. REGISTER to learn how high schools can create truck driving programs, with free curriculum, resources and a roadmap🎓 sharemylesson.com/webinars/steering… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Belonging is more than a feeling.❤️ Explore the AFT's free The Value of Belonging poster for practical ideas to help create inclusive school communities where every student feels seen and valued. sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource… @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 25/09/2026
In Providence, librarian Natasha White is helping fifth-graders find their voices through the “Lima News,” a bilingual, student-run news show where they learn reporting, media literacy and the power of telling their own stories. #PublicSchoolProud 🎤 medium.com/school-house...
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AFT @aft.org · 25/09/2026
In Scranton, @aftpa.org members are seeing what increased public school funding can make possible, including more STEM teachers, new autism support classes and greater access to books. #PublicSchoolProud 📚 www.wnep.com/article/news...
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AFT @aft.org · 25/09/2026
In Kanawha County, @educationwv.bsky.social member Becky Turner protected students on her bus. Her quick action earned her recognition as a Unions Power America Hometown Hero. #PublicSchoolProud 🚌 www.aft.org/news/school-...
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AFT @aft.org · 26/09/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social: The bottom line for us is, we have an obligation to find a way to navigate AI - not only in schools, but in society. For us, safety is more important than innovation. Safety for children - not just on wellbeing, but in terms of privacy, security & education - is important.
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Every story matters. ❤️ Join @rweingarten.bsky.social & @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social for an inspiring @aft.org Book Club conversation about storytelling, empathy, civic learning and helping students find their own voices sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book…
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Stories have the power to connect generations, strengthen communities and help us better understand ourselves—and one another. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a special AFT Book Club conversat...
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