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Know a changemaker aged 5-20? Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership wants them. Apply: https://bit.ly/4r2obz1 @carnegie.org @ashoka.org @aft.org

🚨 Imposter scams cost people an estimated $3.5 billion last year. Consumer finance expert @markhuelsman.bsky.social explains the 3 warning signs that show up again and again: urgency, secrecy and unusual payment requests. Learn more today! @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

🗳️ 250 new voters registered. 700 more pledged to vote! Montclair State professor Laurie LeFever shares how she and fellow union members are helping students connect with civic life, one conversation at a time🍎 https://sharemylesson.com/blog/power-vote-how-i-helped @aft.org @aftlocal1904.bsky.social

🎃 No tricks, just FREE teaching treats! 👻 From pumpkin science and spooky STEM to Halloween math, creative writing and crafts, find engaging preK-12 activities that keep learning at the center of the fun! 🍬 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/halloween-activities @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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

🍎 Food security is a learning issue, too. See how educators and school staff can connect families with school meals, SNAP, Summer EBT and other. @crprax.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

🗳️ Bring the history of voting rights into your classroom. Explore K-12 lessons on constitutional amendments, women’s suffrage, civil rights, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 & civic participation 📚 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/voting-rights-lesson-plans @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

🏫 Schools can be more than places to learn. They can be hubs of support for entire communities. Explore how community schools connect students and families with healthcare, family services, after-school programs and community partnerships. 💙 @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

CTE connects classroom learning with real-world skills and opportunities. The Jobs Machine helps students explore careers in the skilled trades and registered apprenticeship opportunities. nabtu.org/the-jobs-machine @aft.org

📚 What can Hungary teach us about defending academic freedom and democracy? An @aft.org educator reflects on teachers, students and activists who organized for change and protected historical truth. ✊ Lessons in solidarity and civic action. @shankerinst.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social

🤖 It’s Digital Citizenship Week! Help students navigate AI thoughtfully and responsibly. Join Share My Lesson’s FREE AI and Education community for webinars, lessons, AI literacy resources and practical classroom guidance. 📚✨ https://sharemylesson.com/ai @kellycbooz.bsky.social @sari.bsky.social

If we want to prepare students for well-paid, middle-class careers in fields like robotics or welding, we have to start engaging them early, linking their passion and curiosity with purpose. This initiative will help Michigan’s students thrive and help build the workforce this community deserves.

That “urgent” text from your bank or the IRS could be an imposter scam—the most reported fraud last year. 🚩 Our latest Fight for Affordability video covers the signs and what to do. Anyone can be a target, so know how to protect yourself. 🔗 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...

📚🇵🇷 Pura Belpré helped children see their language and culture reflected in books! Explore her inspiring story with a FREE video and classroom activities for grades 3–12. Celebrate storytelling, representation, and belonging! ❤️ @sari.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Debt relief sounds like help, but some companies can leave you deeper in debt 😟 Consumer finance expert @markhuelsman.bsky.social explains the biggest red flags, why upfront fees should raise concern, & what to do if you’re already caught in a scam. Learn more! @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

🚨 That familiar voice on the phone could be AI-generated! Learn how to spot voice cloning, fake bank calls and payment app scams in this @sharemylesson.bsky.social webinar with @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social and consumer protection experts. 🔒

When students can see where their education leads, they show up ready to learn. Our Career Pathways Partnership Grants give AFT affiliates up to $15,000 to build those connections. Apply by Nov 13. www.aft.org/aft-career-p...

🎙️ 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👇🏽❤️

🗳️ Help students explore the history of voting rights in the U.S. This free, nonpartisan lesson from @rockthevote.org examines how voting rights evolved, resistance to their expansion, and voter suppression. For grades 9-12 📚 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

📚 Looking for your next great conversation? Explore AFT Book Club highlights featuring Jason Reynolds, Jonathan Kozol, Sharon McMahon and more. Watch free on demand and earn professional development credit. 🎓 @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social @shankerinst.bsky.social

Want to learn how to better spot scams and protect your personal data? The full video from last night's AFT Fight for Affordability webinar featuring @rweingarten.bsky.social and consumer protection experts is available on-demand now. Watch here ⤵️

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"You don't go to work to get rich, you go to work to help people." - @rweingarten.bsky.social to AFT Michigan members and other union workers in the audience.

Join @sharemylesson.bsky.social, @leeandlow.bsky.social and Turtle Clan Lenape author Carla Messinger TODAY @ 4pm EDT for a webinar exploring ways to teach Native and Indigenous history and cultures as living, present-day realities and incorporate authentic Native voices into lessons. Register ⤵️

Thank you to all of our school bus drivers for keeping the wheels turning on learning, and for keeping our students and loved ones safe on the road! @psrp-aft.bsky.social

NOV 17: Students can get $100 seed grants. Learn more!

📱 It’s Digital Citizenship Week! Help students navigate their digital lives with confidence. Explore this curated collection of free lessons on digital wellbeing, online safety, cyberbullying, misinformation, scams, privacy, responsible tech use and more. 💻🔐 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

📱 AI, cyberbullying, social media and screen time: Are your students prepared? Explore FREE K-8 digital literacy and well-being lessons from Common Sense Media to help students build safer, healthier digital habits. 💡 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Financial literacy starts with understanding the system. 💙 The Fight for Affordability flyer from @aft.org opens conversations about medical debt, credit reports, student loans, & everyday costs while connecting readers to free guides, videos, & local clinics for support. @sharemylesson.bsky.social

🏛️ Civics goes beyond reading about government. With these free Action Civics lessons from @aft.org educators, students can investigate real issues, learn how civic processes work and explore ways people participate in their communities. 📚 @shankerinst.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social

NOV 17: Students can get $100 seed grants. Learn more!

🏛️ Bring the foundations of democracy into your classroom. Explore free lessons and activities on the rule of law, federalism, individual rights, democratic ideals, informed citizenship and more. 📚 https://sharemylesson.com/collections/foundations-of-democracy @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

🍂 Teaching about Thanksgiving? REGISTER to explore Native lifeways, Thanksgiving myths and more thoughtful approaches to classroom teaching https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/thanksgiving-teaching-indigenous-native-american-life-cultures @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @leeandlow.bsky.social

📚 Looking for practical ways to strengthen literacy instruction? Explore 4 free microlearning modules focused on writing, reading comprehension, reading interventions and beginning reading. Each offers research-based strategies you can bring into your classroom✏️ @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

🏫 Poverty is not neglect. How can educators meet mandatory reporting requirements while supporting students and families? Explore FREE webinars on child welfare, family engagement and informed decision-making. 💙 @aft.org @texasaft.org @ucaft.bsky.social @aftpa.org

Tonight!

On Long Island, @nysut.bsky.social members at 21 public schools are celebrating their recognition as National PTA Schools of Excellence, highlighting strong partnerships between educators & families. #PublicSchoolProud 🏫 www.newsday.com/long-island/...

In Mississippi, 20+ years of investments, educator support & persistence helped transform 4th-grade reading achievement. The latest American Educator explores the lessons behind this success. #PublicSchoolProud 📖 www.aft.org/ae/fall2026/...

In San Lorenzo, the Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico brought its Ola de Libros initiative to María T. Delgado School, welcoming a new partner to bring books and reading opportunities to students. #PublicSchoolProud 📚 www.facebook.com/amprnet/vide...

🚛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🎓 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/steering-next-generation-careers-trucking @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

🍎 Educators, your wellness matters! Explore FREE webinars and short videos on burnout prevention, stress relief, mindfulness and self-care in Share My Lesson's 2026 Wellness Series. 💚 🎥 Watch today! @aft.org @texasaft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

@aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social introduces a new scam prevention video series to help families recognize financial scams and protect their money. Randi explains why today's scams are becoming harder to spot and why working people, including older adults, need practical protections.

🗳️ Looking for engaging ways to teach students about the 2026 elections? Explore K–12 lesson plans on voting, the Electoral College, civic participation, media literacy, & more. Perfect for building informed, thoughtful classroom discussions https://sharemylesson.com/collections/election-lesson-plans

🚨 Fake bank calls. AI voice scams. Phony student loan forgiveness offers. Register to spot scams and protect your money with @rweingarten.bsky.social & consumer protection experts. Oc.t19 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/fight-affordability-outsmart-scams-protect-your-money @aft.org

Your language. Your stories. Your culture. They belong here. Educator @sari.bsky.social shares how Pura Belpré helped children see themselves on library shelves. Watch the short video and explore free worksheets for grades 3–12 on Share My Lesson: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...

🇺🇦 How can educators help students understand the war in Ukraine? 📚 Explore 10 FREE resources covering Ukrainian history, teenagers’ experiences, refugees, human rights and global impacts https://sharemylesson.com/blog/teaching-ukraine-war @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

🍎 Menopause doesn't wait for the school bell! Hot flashes, brain fog and sleepless nights don't disappear when class begins. This World Menopause Month, let's talk about the care, understanding and workplace support educators deserve. 💜 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Know a changemaker aged 5-20? Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership wants them. Apply: https://bit.ly/4r2obz1 @carnegie.org @ashoka.org @aft.org

Join us Oct. 21!