If there was one message that came out of the June 25 healthcare reform rally on Capitol Hill, it was that healthcare reform cannot wait. The demand from the crowd of nearly 10,000 was for affordable, high-quality healthcare with the choice of a public or private option—now!

Randi Weingarten, who was elected AFT president one year ago, announced on June 24 that she will devote herself full time to that role and is stepping down from her position as president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, effective July 31.

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Need tips for classroom management, setting up the classroom for the first day, or forms to help make everything run smoothly? Look no further with Texas AFT's  Teacher Survival Kit. (PDF, 2 MB)

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