PFT members at Feltonville Intermediate are proof that not all heroes wear capes 🦸♂️👩🏾🏫
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
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@pft.orgPFT members at Feltonville Intermediate are proof that not all heroes wear capes 🦸♂️👩🏾🏫
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
@artsteinberg-pft.bsky.socialNow even more professionals like PFT member Vivianne Rogers, a former Penn Med nurse, will earn a fully funded degree and certification. A medical assistants program instructor for the past three years, Vivianne has already seen students go on to nursing and medical school! #PHLed #CTEcareers
@pft.orgPhilly public educators know too well how policy fails kids in heartbreaking ways. We can and will build a city in which all workers thrive and the needs of every child are met!
And it's still: Boycott Starbucks until workers get a contract! ✊🏽 #BoycottStarbucks #PHLed
@pft.orgCreating solutions. Expanding opportunity.
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
@pft.org"Nurses have waited a long time to be considered for this recognition."
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
@pft.orgMEMBERS: Use your non-SDP email that we have on file in order to register for the general membership meeting. Links to join the meeting will go out shortly.
Registration closes at noon on 10/1. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at 5 p.m.! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
@artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social"Also a likely factor is the effect of the school board voting recently to close 17 schools in the next several years."
@pft.org members told the District & Board that school closures would drive families out of the system. Admin can't claim to be surprised. www.inquirer.com/education/ha... #PHLed
@pft.orgWe are proud to have negotiated this win for special education teachers in our collective bargaining agreement! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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@pft.orgThe children come first.
@artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social"The overcrowding 'affects learning,' Choice said. 'It affects how you focus. There’s students not receiving the proper attention that they need. We’re the next generation of Philadelphia leaders, and we expect better.'"
More wisdom from Philly students! www.inquirer.com/education/gi... #PhlEd
@artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social"Not having access to scores 'is quite frankly disrespectful, not only to the students, but also to the teachers,' Leo said."
The District should be supporting students like Leo - not standing in their way. www.inquirer.com/education/ph... #PhlEd
@pft.orgFull staffing, no overcrowded classrooms, every Philly public school open. PFT members show up for our students day and night ❤️💪🏽
@pft.orgPFT member Chavonna Holiday-Boulware nails it: a faster path to Senior Career status isn't just about the salary increase - it's recognition by the District of the experience and wisdom that longtime educators bring to schools. #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
@pft.orgWe're #PFTproud of members like Ashley who earned their degree and certification to become special education teachers, tuition-free, through our Teacher Certification Assistance Program (TCAP) and Pathways to Teaching Program.
Learn more: www.philasd.org/.../09/17/sp... #PhlEd
@pft.orgPFT members at Sheppard School know that educating little learners is joyful and rewarding work. From learning the alphabet to how to share with others, the elementary years set kids on a path to becoming curious and disciplined scholars ❤️💪🏽
@artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social"Some classes have been taught 'for years' by unlicensed paraprofessionals, the first employee said.
"'It lacks stuff that a normal school understands,' the employee said. 'It’s a very low tier, low level of support. The kids are not learning.'"
www.inquirer.com/education/al... #PhlEd
@pft.orgMEMBERS: Join us on Thursday, October 1st, at 5 pm, for the first general membership meeting of the school year.
Check your inbox for the virtual meeting link. Registration closes at noon on October 1st. #PhlEd #PFTstrong
@pft.orgPerfect pre-fall weather for GOTV canvassing! PFT staff and members are spending every Saturday until Election Day talking to neighbors about what flipping the PA Senate and Congress could mean for them and their communities.
Join us! www.mobilize.us/pftlocal3/ #PhlEd #PAvotes #PFTstrong
@pft.orgMEMBERS: The new 30-minute recess law does not take effect until NEXT school year. When we reach a resolution with the District on how to work the requirement into next year's elementary school schedules, we will let you know.
