Trump wants to dismantle the Dept. of Education, threatening funding for millions of students. DC ACTS stands for education equity—ALL kids deserve opportunity, not politics. Congress must reject this attack on our future! Join us #ProtectOurKids #SaveEducation #DCACTS

Read the powerful piece by Ms. Lyons and Ms. Ukhun, shedding light on why both traditional and charter schools need input from teachers. Check it out here: shorturl.at/3b6e7💬✍️ #EducationMatters #TeacherVoice #CharterSchools

Please join the WTU for a rally today, Friday, April 4th, at 5:00 pm at Lamont Park (3258 Mt Pleasant St NW) to support of our migrant families. If you plan on attending, please contact our WTU Organizer, Mike, at 202-957-1782. To show solidarity, please wear your red WTU t-shirt

"Federal funding is not used to impose any curriculum or ideology—that’s actually not allowed by law—and those laws and norms shouldn’t be broken, regardless of who is president". - Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸❌👑💪🏿👩‍🎓🟣🇺🇦.bsky.social #DefendPublicEd #ProtectPublicSchools foxnews.com/opinion/randi-…

Not all students go to college—and that’s OK. Randi Weingarten urges more support for CTE programs. 📚 🔧 Read more: nyti.ms/3UJRG2M #CTE #AFT

Today, we stand in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Their courage will forever inspire us. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #FallenHeroes #ThankYouForYourService #FreedomIsntFree #DCActs #AFT #Patriotism #Gratitude

Join us Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Capital City Board of Trustee Meeting. Let’s show our support for fair contracts, dedicated educators, and strong schools! #FairContractNow #SupportEducators #DCACTS #CCSU #CharterUnionStrong #wearecapitalcity

Last week, the House pushed harmful bills & blocked DC’s progress. Join us June 1 to discuss Bezos’ influence: rb.gy/qprzdd #FreeDC #DCVoices

Let us not forget: we honor George Floyd, whose life was tragically cut short on May 25, 2020, sparking a global movement for racial justice. At DC ACTS, we stand in solidarity and renew our commitment to dismantling systemic racism.#GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Solidarity

We’re thrilled to welcome Breakthrough Montessori staff to DC ACTS Local 1927! On May 28, they voted to unionize with 90% support—our 3rd school in 1 year! 💛✊🏽 #WelcomeBreakthrough #WeAreDCActs #UnionStrong #CharterPower

Education is an opportunity agent, and federal support should not be used as a piggy bank to defund our already underfunded public schools and give billionaires another tax cut. #HandsOffPublicSchools

The UFT is showing up with our allies at Tweed Courthouse to support Dylan, an NYC student and immigrant from Venezuela who was stripped of his legal rights and detained by ICE. #NoICE #NoICEinSchools #ProtectOurSchools #ProtectOurStudents

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Glad they were finally able to make the real government waste, fraud, and abuse leave.

A few weeks ago St. Louis was hit by tornadoes. I'd been in contact with our local and have been working to help members who lost their homes. Today I saw the devastation in person. It's incredible to me that such a devastating disaster barely caught the national attention.

“We are shining the light on the shadowy practices of the charter industry.” — CTU Vice President Jackson Potter Charter operators like Acero have hoarded millions in public dollars while claiming they have to close 7 campuses because of lack of funds. For too long, CPS charter

The WTU is grateful for our members and national AFT ❌👑 leaders who came out from around the country to help us celebrate WorldPride in the nation's capital. Thank you also to AFT President Randi Weingarten Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸💪🏿👩‍🎓🟣🇺🇦, who joined us for the WorldPride Parade and Street

The labor movement in DC and across the country is standing with SEIU California President David Huerta, calling for his immediate release and peacefully demanding an end to unjust ICE raids. #FreeDavidEndRaids

📣 Join AFT’s #NoKingsDay Town Hall 🗓️ Monday, June 10 | 🕕 6pm 💬 Speak out against the rise of executive overreach across the country. 🔥 Mass Protest – Friday, June 14 📍 DMV-wide actions defend democracy - demand justice for working people. 🖱️ Sign up: mobilize.us/aft/