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Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers discuss the issues and topics that the men and women doing the challenging and rewarding work are doing to make our schools work and grow our students.
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Kristen talks about her series examining teacher contracts from across the country and the potentials and pitfalls of educators using social media.
Marylou talks about teaching instrumental music at multiple schools and the importance of the arts in schools.
Sisters teaching in New York and Massachusetts discuss the use of Concept Sorts that they presented at AFT’s TEACH conference.
Brenda talks about what community schools are, how they work, and the benefits to our communities.
Sarah gives an overview of the PFT’s Teacher Leader Program and how to sign up.
Martine walks us through her writing system called “Everyone Writes.” A simple system that makes the writing system manageable for teachers and students.
Dominic discuss the importance of primary sources, having uncomfortable conversations with students and the Karpeles Manuscript Library.
Jeff joins us to discuss the state budget and it’s impact on Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Saul Straussman talks about making the writing process manageable for teachers and his work with the PFT.
Megan is a teacher on special assignment that can be used by teachers and schools across the district to support social emotional learning.
Rob talks about what it’s like to be displaced after 21 years and his work as the only active teacher on Governor Shapiro’s Education Committee.
Jim Daschbach talks about organizing student travel, fundraising and the PFT strike of 76.
Find out about the nationally renowned teachers teaching teachers professional development offered exclusively to PFT members.
Devin Browne discusses the origin of Brashear’s GSA, what the program does and challenges it faces.
Teacher and executive board member Diane Swearingen gives an overview and insight on how to use Donors Choose in your school.
This is a trailer to demonstrate how quick and easy this tool can be to communicate with members.
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