The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

As educators, we’ve been scrutinized for the ills of a whole society for so long that many have become discouraged. It is critical that we remember our objective is to educate students to be contributing citizens while spreading compassion, empathy, and values that sustain the human spirit. It is a privilege to be entrusted with such great responsibility, and we must guard against those who would minimize the impact even one educator can have on the life of a student. As we stand united in our efforts, remember Eleanor Roosevelt’s words, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

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As educators, we’ve been scrutinized for the ills of a whole society for so long that many have become discouraged. It is critical that we remember our objective is to educate students to be contributing citizens while spreading compassion, empathy, and values that sustain the human spirit. It is a privilege to be entrusted with such great responsibility, and we must guard against those who would minimize the impact even one educator can have on the life of a student. As we stand united in our efforts, remember Eleanor Roosevelt’s words, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent