We’re the Yorktown Congress of Teachers. We champion public education, work to ensure social justice, & promote student achievement. Lenape & Wappinger land.
The ALA Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA's eight divisions have released a joint statement opposing widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries. #FReadom#IntellectualFreedom https://t.co/4Hdcmo1For
The Scranton School District has delivered a CRUEL letter to announce as of Wednesday at 12:01AM the district will CUT healthcare for members of the Scranton Federation of Teachers.
Educators, establish boundaries. We can’t take on more because we have good hearts. Martyrdom is a trope many of us internalize. Boundaries lead to better interactions with kids. Thanks @CayneLetizia. @nysut @mspetter https://t.co/uLkc2kja8y
There are not both sides of the Holocaust. There are not both sides of slavery. We have an obligation to all children, to our society at large to teach these things and not further fracture. @rweingarten
Teachers, it is not just students that need words of affirmation, but your colleagues, staff & even your admin need them. Building each other up creates a strong supportive culture.
When traumatic or painful events happen in our communities, teachers often help their students process and reflect. Our Toolbox for Care can help students think about the skills, attitudes and actions that can help them take care of themselves and others. https://t.co/W5RNAesN9G
20 years ago the terrorist attack struck at the very core of all that we hold dear--freedom, courage, individualism, and the belief that we can live collectively with our differences. Our communities saw incredible acts of bravery and sacrifice we can never repay. #NeverForget
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay#Suicide is a global public health issue.
All ages, sexes and regions of the world are affected.
There is a lot we can do to prevent suicide https://t.co/r9RvvtGoxp