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AFT July 29, 2025

Strengthen, Don’t Abandon, Public Schools

Americans want safe, welcoming, relevant and engaging schools in every community.

Illustrated collage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people engaged in cultural, educational, and everyday activities—reading, protesting, dancing, farming, and teaching—set against a floral background, representing diverse AAPI experiences featured in a new textbook.

AFT July 28, 2025

New AAPI Textbook Uncovers Untaught Stories

Discover a new AAPI history textbook that brings untold stories into the classroom and helps educators teach a more complete, inclusive U.S. history.

Massive piles of plastic waste and debris stretch across an open landfill in Malaysia, with mountains and forested hills in the background under a hazy sky.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 28, 2025

Malaysia Stops Accepting Plastic Waste From the U.S. and Other Rich Nations

Malaysia halts plastic waste imports—use this lesson to explore global pollution and environmental justice with your students.

A close-up of a health insurance claim form with a stethoscope resting on top, symbolizing the connection between health policy, insurance coverage, and access to medical care.

The 80 Million July 24, 2025

17 Million May Lose Health Insurance, Millions More Face Cuts to Basic Aid

The GOP-passed budget will make it harder for people to prove their eligibility.

Construction workers in safety gear operate heavy machinery to remove underground pipes in a residential Flint, Michigan neighborhood as part of the city’s lead pipe replacement project.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 24, 2025

Flint Removes Thousands of Lead Pipes in Major Milestone, but These Problems Remain

Flint reaches a major milestone in replacing lead pipes, but residents still face ongoing challenges with trust, water safety, and infrastructure repair.

Stop Sexual Assault in Schools July 23, 2025

How You Can Help Stop Sexual Violence at School

Educators can help prevent sexual harm in schools. Join SSAIS at AFT TEACH 2025 for practical tools to build safer, more supportive classrooms.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a folder labeled "Social" with popular social media app icons, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Messenger, against a blurred, colorful background.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 23, 2025

What to Know About the Rise of Mental Health Misinformation on Social Media Ask ChatGPT

Explore how mental health misinformation spreads on social media and what educators, students, and parents need to know to spot misleading content and find trustworthy sources.

Illustration with the word “Neurodiversity” in bright rainbow-colored letters above an infinity symbol made of multicolored hearts. Below it reads “Respect the Spectrum” in playful black handwritten text on a light blue background.

Amanda Eisenberg July 22, 2025

Why Truth Matters in Autism Discourse: Debunking Misinformation and Centering Support

Public health leaders are concerned about the public losing trust in vaccines due to false claims from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the cause of autism

Digital illustration of glowing blue cryptocurrency coins above a circuit board pattern, symbolizing digital currency and technology. Visual header for a classroom lesson on new cryptocurrency regulation bills and how lawmakers aim to oversee digital assets.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 21, 2025

What to Know About the Crypto Regulation Bills

Ask students: What are cryptocurrencies? Why are "stablecoins" considered "the least risky digital assets," according to Desjardins?

AFT President Randi Weingarten speaks at a podium and holds up a report titled “Commonsense Guidelines for Using Advanced Technology in Schools,” standing beside an American flag—highlighting teacher leadership in AI policy for education.

AFT July 18, 2025

Teachers Lead the Way at New AI Academy for Education

AFT President Randi Weingarten launches a new national AI academy focused on teacher leadership in classroom technology, unveiling commonsense guidelines for using AI in schools.