You can't be against bullying without actually doing something about it. Randi Weingarten bully Change image and share on social
Kids need time for problem solving, critical thinking, applying knowledge through project-based instruction, working in teams, falling down and getting right back up to figure out what they didn't understand and why. Randi Weingarten applybackbase share on social
Parents need a full continuum of care and support from birth to kindergarten that is affordable and accessible - that means full day and full year. And let's not forget that even in elementary school, working parents need access to the same kind of quality, affordable after-school programs! Randi Weingarten accessaccessibleaffordable share on social
Teachers make a difference in individual students' lives, yet they do not get the respect they deserve. Randi Weingarten deservedifferenceindividual Change image and share on social
High-quality alternative educational settings should be available when students violate codes of conduct and need to be removed from the classroom while still maintaining access to instruction. And there must be social, health and psychological services to address students' needs. Randi Weingarten accessaddressalternative share on social
Teaching is a profession in which capacity building should occur at every stage of the career - novices working with accomplished colleagues, skillful teachers sharing their craft, and opportunities for teacher leadership. Randi Weingarten accomplishbuildcapacity share on social
I have repeatedly called for residency programs for teachers, like those you see in the medical profession, to ensure our educators have the training and knowledge to succeed in their classrooms and in their careers. Randi Weingarten callcareerclassroom share on social
We know taking care of an infant isn't just women's work - so why should maternity leave be the norm when paternity leave is the exception? There's no question that taking care of and bonding with a new baby is just as important and meaningful for dads as it is for moms. Randi Weingarten babybondcare share on social
Where educators are raising and combining their voices, the seeds of positive change have emerged. Collective voice, exercised through the union, is power - the power to drive real change for our kids, families and communities. Randi Weingarten changecollectivecombine share on social
If we want to recruit and retain high-quality teachers, it starts with a fair wage, adequate working conditions, and the resources and support to succeed. Remember: teachers' working conditions are students' learning conditions. Randi Weingarten adequateconditionfair share on social