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Educators urge an improved No Child Left Behind

Why we support the Every Student Succeeds Act

The revised law will not solve all the problems in public education, but it’s a huge step forward.

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Our school discipline mistake

Randi Weingarten writes about the need to rethink zero-tolerance policies.

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American Educator Fall 2015

Community schools

The fall issue of American Educator explores the partnerships that support teaching and learning.

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Colorin Colorado

Colorín Colorado

The nation’s leading ELL website for educators and parents is getting a makeover. Visit our new site.

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100 years

Celebrating 100 years

The AFT turns 100 years old in 2016. We will spend the next year looking back on our rich history, and we want your input.

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Take Action

The Education for All Students Success Act will give us a fresh start—and a wake up call to any state that wants to double down on what will now be the discarded test-and-punish system.

The Final Push: Reauthorize ESEA

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AFT is Reclaiming the Promise

Join educators, parents, students, civic leaders and community members to reclaim the promise of public education.

Reclaim it!

Randi's Corner

News and resources from the office of the president

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from AFT President Randi Weingarten

AFT Calendar

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