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The AFT represents 1.3 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers, paraprofessionals and other school support employees, higher education faculty, nurses and other healthcare workers, and state and local government employees.

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Randi Weingarten testifying before Congressional committee Weingarten Says States Need Common Academic Standards
States should adopt rigorous, common academic standards so that students can be better prepared to compete in the global economy, AFT President Randi Weingarten said recently at a House Committee on Education and Labor hearing. Read the testimony.

AFT Analysis Shows Troubling Trends in Higher Education
An analysis of the most recent 10 years of national data presents a troubling picture of disinvestment in the higher education teaching profession, finds a new AFT report, "American Academic: The State of the Higher Education Workforce."

Innovation Fund AFT Launches New Fund To Spur
Education Innovations
The AFT has launched the first union-led, private foundation-supported effort to provide grants to local AFT unions nationwide to develop and implement bold education innovations in public schools.
Read about the May 5 Webinar with AFT President Randi Weingarten.

QuEST slogan photo of girl Investing in our Future
AFT's QuEST '09 conference will take place July 12-15 in Washington, DC. Find out more.

Lee Rutledge, learning rep, photo by Michael Campbell AFT launches new "learning rep" initiative
Lee Rutledge discusses pilot program with Baltimore colleagues. Find out more.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.

New: H1N1 Flu Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides info on the new H1N1 influenza and tips for reducing or preventing transmission.

American Educator cover American Educator
The Spring 2009 issue focuses on why students don't like school.

Building Minds, Minding Buildings Green Guide Building Green Schools
Read our report and take our survey on green school construction and maintenance.

In Our Own Backyard logo Resources To Teach about Child Labor
"In Our Own Backyard" spotlights the hidden problem of child farmworkers in America.

spring picks

vote for america's greenest school
One lucky school district will win a hybrid school bus in this 'going green' student essay contest. Vote now and you could win a $200 gift card. americasgreenestschool.com.

the big read
Write your name for those who can't. Sign the Global Campaign for Education's petition now to promote education for all.

wheelchair save on medical products
AFT + now offers EveryDay Medical Discount for your product needs.

tools for teachers
Specially designed for educators, this area provides information, tools and resources to help the school day run more smoothly.

exclusively for members
Log in using your new membership card to access benefits, programs and activities just for members.

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