"...I would hope that the district would agree that the support that we give our educators really supports their educator well-being, educator retention.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social

"Why was the budget built on an assumption that teachers would move to an insurance change that we had neither negotiated nor agreed to?" #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social

“We have to invest in our schools, and that includes the physical infrastructure.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social @leslieblatteau.bsky.social

“Last spring. I sent at least one student to the nurse every day due to headaches, dizziness, or lethargy. Most would beg the nurse for bags of ice that they could use to cool themselves down.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social @leslieblatteau.bsky.social

“Learning gets interrupted when the roof leaks, when a teacher is displaced because their room has mold in it, that complicate teaching and learning, I mean, not to mention just the core issue of public health.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social @leslieblatteau.bsky.social

"We are partners in Norwalk Public Schools, but we are not the ATM.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social

“...what [educators] want most is for our elected leaders to turn this milestone into meaningful action. Let’s match their hard work with real state-level investment in the local programs and services that strengthen our students’ physical and mental health.” #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social

“Sustainable healthcare must be paired with livable, competitive wages.” #FundOurFutureCT @psrp-aft.bsky.social

"We have reached a breaking point." #FundOurFutureCT @aftteach.bsky.social @leslieblatteau.bsky.social