AFT Executive Council Recommends Endorsement of Barack Obama
Citing Sen. Barack Obama's commitment to take on the key challenges facing AFT members and our nation as a whole, the 42-member AFT executive council voted unanimously on June 24 to approve a motion recommending that delegates to the 2008 AFT national convention endorse his candidacy for president.
New Report Shows Student Achievement Is Improving
The Center on Education Policy released a report June 24 finding that students' scores on state reading and math tests have risen since 2002.
Colorado State Employees Vote
for Union Representation
More than 22,000 Colorado state employees sent a message on June 11: We want a greater voice in workplace decision-making; we have ideas for improving public services; and we want representation through our union—Colorado WINS.
AFT Convention set for July
The 80th convention of the AFT will be held July 11-14, 2008 in Chicago, Ill.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.
american educator
The summer '08 issue looks at teaching English language learners.
Sizing Up State Standards
This 2008 report finds that states are making progress writing clear, content-focused academic standards.
Campaign '08
Visit the members-only area on the 2008 election.
Resources To Teach about Child Labor
"In Our Own Backyard" spotlights the hidden problem of child farmworkers in America.
