Share what makes you #PublicSchoolProud or tell us about a public school educator or school staff member who made an impact on your life → go.aft.org/proud

Share what makes you #PublicSchoolProud or tell us about a public school educator or school staff member who made an impact on your life → go.aft.org/proud
On Long Island, @nysut.bsky.social members at 21 public schools are celebrating their recognition as National PTA Schools of Excellence, highlighting strong partnerships between educators & families. #PublicSchoolProud
In Mississippi, 20+ years of investments, educator support & persistence helped transform 4th-grade reading achievement. The latest American Educator explores the lessons behind this success. #PublicSchoolProud
In San Lorenzo, the Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico brought its Ola de Libros initiative to María T. Delgado School, welcoming a new partner to bring books and reading opportunities to students. #PublicSchoolProud
Books opening doors to new possibilities. Years of dedication to improving literacy. Educators and families working together to help students thrive.
This week's #PublicSchoolProud stories take us to Puerto Rico, Mississippi and New York! ⬇️
Share what makes you #PublicSchoolProud or tell us about a public school educator or school staff member who made an impact on your life → go.aft.org/proud
In New Haven, @aftct.bsky.social members are creating engaging learning spaces & sharing know-your-rights resources to help immigrant students & families feel informed, supported & welcome. #PublicSchoolProud
In Bessemer, Central Alabama AFT members, school staff & families won a decade-long fight to close a mold-plagued elementary school. They also helped secure AC for Jefferson County school buses. #PublicSchoolProud
In Napoleon, @ndunited.bsky.social member Brian Schneider won a Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for nearly 40 years of helping students develop hands-on skills for careers in the skilled trades. #PublicSchoolProud
Happy #PublicSchoolProud Friday!
From preparing students for their futures to educators and families working together for safer schools and creating welcoming communities, our public schools are making a difference.
This week's stories take us to North Dakota, Alabama and Connecticut. ⬇️
Morning thought: Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the panhandle. Public schools have been converted to shelters, staffed by school employees, to keep citizens safe and secure. Be safe, we will check in after the storm. #walkandtalkwithspar #FundOurFutureFL #PublicSchoolProud
🔥 The list of #TeamSOSAZ knockstars is growing! THANK YOU to these volunteers for putting in the work to educate Arizona voters at their doors! NOW is the time to be talking to voters about #PublicSchoolProud candidates up and down their ballots, join us!
Your ballot is in the mail — be prepared! Save SOSAZ’s 2026 Ballot Guide to your phone or computer for easy reference while filling out your ballot 📝🗳️
For more information and a list of #PublicSchoolProud endorsed candidates statewide, download and share 👉 bit.ly/VoteEd26
Para más información y ver la lista de candidatos respaldados por #PublicSchoolProud en todo el estado, descarga y comparte 👉 bit.ly/VoteEd26Spanish
🚗🎨 Today we kicked off our Car Painting & Canvass Weekend of Action, and the cars look amazing! So many windows with pro-public education messages are hitting the roads around Arizona. AND many thousands of doors were knocked for #PublicSchoolProud candidates!
Find one TOMORROW: bit.ly/flip-doors
Share what makes you #PublicSchoolProud or tell us about a public school educator or school staff member who made an impact on your life → go.aft.org/proud
In Denton, MT, agricultural mechanics teacher Ty Neal was named a Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winner for helping students build the skills and confidence they need for careers in the skilled trades. #PublicSchoolProud
In Queens, NY, @uft.org welcomed thousands of newly hired teachers, making sure they know their union has their back as they begin their careers in New York City public schools. #PublicSchoolProud
In Asheville, NC, AFT members helped distribute more than 30,000 free books and reading resources to students, families and educators as the community continues recovering from Hurricane Helene. #PublicSchoolProud
A new book to take home.
A union welcoming you into the profession.
Skills that can become a career.
This week’s #PublicSchoolProud stories from North Carolina, New York and Montana are about opening up possibilities for students and educators.