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October 19, 2025

A Conversation with Jason Reynolds

This October, the AFT Book Club welcomes back award-winning author Jason Reynolds, in conversation with AFT President Randi Weingarten.

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A Conversation with Jason Reynolds
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Empowering Every Learner: AI in Action for Special Education
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Empowering Every Learner: AI in Action for Special Education

November 24, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST

Empowering Every Learner: AI in Action for Special Education

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The AI Educator Brain on Multilingual Classrooms: Supporting ELLs with AI Translation Tools
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The AI Educator Brain on Multilingual Classrooms: Supporting ELLs with AI Translation Tools

October 14, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

The AI Educator Brain on Multilingual Classrooms: Supporting ELLs with AI Translation Tools

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Speaking Out, Staying Safe: Free Speech and Online Safety for Public Employees and Educators
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Speaking Out, Staying Safe: Free Speech and Online Safety for Public Employees and Educators

October 9, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

Speaking Out, Staying Safe: Free Speech and Online Safety for Public Employees and Educators

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Cutting through the Noise: Vaccines, Childhood Health and Navigating the School Year
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Cutting through the Noise: Vaccines, Childhood Health and Navigating the School Year

September 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Cutting through the Noise: Vaccines, Childhood Health and Navigating the School Year

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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Randi Weingarten
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Randi Weingarten

September 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Randi Weingarten

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Recent Professional Development Lesson Plans & Resources
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Sight Word Bingo with Braille (Pre-K to 2nd)

Activity • PreK, Grades K-2, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Sight Word Bingo with Braille (Pre-K to 2nd)

SeeingThingsDifferentlyPress
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Reconcile Old Wounds and Learn to Gain Confidence as a Parent

Article • Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Reconcile Old Wounds and Learn to Gain Confidence as a Parent

Mom's Hierarchy of Needs
webinar

The AI Educator Brain on Research, Citations & Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

November 18, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

The AI Educator Brain on Research, Citations & Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

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C Is for Classroom: Cultivating Curiosity and Critical Thinking Through Forensic Science

October 21, 2025
C Is for Classroom: Cultivating Curiosity and Critical Thinking Through Forensic Science

Science, Naturally!
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Introducing the AI Educator News Update: When AI Tells You to Eat Rocks (and Other Real Headlines)

October 21, 2025
Introducing the AI Educator News Update: When AI Tells You to Eat Rocks (and Other Real Headlines)

Kelly Booz
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Celebrating 20 Years of AFT Collaboration with PBS Public Television Station WETA on Colorín Colorado!

October 17, 2025
Celebrating 20 Years of AFT Collaboration with PBS Public Television Station WETA on Colorín Colorado!

Albert Shanker Institute
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Do you know how to code switch? - #lifehack Mr.O the hip hop teacher

Media, Podcast • Grades 5-9, Grades 11-12, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Do you know how to code switch? - #lifehack Mr.O the hip hop teacher

TheHipHop Teacher
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Will you live with your parents forever? Will you be a part of the boomerang Generation? #motivation #lifehack

Media, Podcast • Grades 5-7, Grades 9-10, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Will you live with your parents forever? Will you be a part of the boomerang Generation? #motivation #lifehack

TheHipHop Teacher
blog

4 Tips for Working with Groups in Your Classroom

October 15, 2025
4 Tips for Working with Groups in Your Classroom

Barbara Blackburn
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White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence

Handout, Lesson Plan • All levels
White Cane Day: Celebrating Independence

SeeingThingsDifferentlyPress

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