RT @AFTunion: "As students return to school in New Mexico, more of our kids in classrooms across the state are being taught by well-prepare….

ICYMI: Dr. Ellen Bernstein, Prez of the ABQ Teachers Federation, wrote an Op/Ed for the SF New Mexican about the years-long work towards a world-class educator residency program which has trained 100s of educators across NM. @unionwhitney. Read here:

Can't believe Taylor kept us up on a school night for this announcement . #lifeofaneducator @unionwhitney

SAVE THE DATE: Labor Day Demonstration. This Labor Day, we’re showing what New Mexico’s workers can do. After thousands marched on May Day, we’re back- louder, stronger, united. Stand with us for workers’ rights, justice, and solidarity. 💪

🎉 FREE FAMILY BOOK EVENT in Gallup! 🎉.Join us on Saturday, August 23rd from 9am–12pm at the Gallup Community Service Center (410 Bataan Veterans Street). Free books for all ages — including bilingual books!.Free LEGO sets for the first 200 students!

This past week, educators across Taos returned to school, and the Taos Federation of United School Employees was right there with them, welcoming the new year, supporting our colleagues, and standing strong for public education. Here’s to a great year ahead! 🍎

Las Cruces Public Schools BOE Member Patrick Nolan offers this column on the importance of public schools in our communities and the impacts each member of our school community can make on students and parents alike. @unionwhitney.Read column here:

We are deeply troubled Gallup educator & union leader Sawyer Masonjones was recently terminated by his district. We have stood w/ Mr. Masonjones throughout this process & will continue to do so through arbitration proceedings. Read full statement here:

We are so excited the team @ New Mexico School for the Deaf keep growing and building their new union! Already a strong presence on campus, these leaders were able to answer questions about how being a member of AFT can benefit our students & profession. Great work! @unionwhitney

Members and leaders of the Albuquerque Federation of Classified Employees (AFCP) gathered together this morning to greet transportation employees serving students in the ABQ Public Schools. Our union is for all educators who play a role in our students' education! @unionwhitney

Another successful back-to-school event this morning in Grants! AFT NM Prez Holland attended new employee orientation with the Cibola County Federation of United School Employees (CCFUSE) and their Prez Tia Harris. Lots of great energy to start the academic year! @unionwhitney

Great job, ATF! 100+ new public educators gathered together at Del Norte HS to begin their year with a series of orientation classes and workshops offered through a strong partnership between our union and Albuquerque Public Schools. Welcome to our union! @unionwhitney

🐝 It’s going to BEE a great year at Mesa Vista! 🐝 As the new school year kicks off, the Mesa Vista Federation of Teachers is ready to stand strong, support one another, and keep building the power of our union. #BeeUnionProud 🐝

That's a wrap! Over the last 3 days, AFT NM's delegation to #TEACH25 attended dozens of workshops (co-teaching two of them) & heard from leaders at all levels of our union about our shared efforts to envision and create the best public schools possible. @unionwhitney

AFT NM Prez Holland & AFT NM VP Rachael Sonia led a workshop at #TEACH25 "Cultivating the Rainbow: Diverse Reading for Inclusive Classrooms" which included guidelines for educators to help them select books focusing on authentic representation & cultural relevance. @unionwhitney

ICYMI: ATF Prez Bernstein & AFT NM Prez Holland led a powerful session during #TEACH25 on using contract language to empower educators. The robust discussion used real life examples from both New Mexico and across the country. @unionwhitney. Read here:

RT @AFTunion: The #TEACH25 "Freedom to Teach: Leveraging Conflict, Partnerships and Contract Language to Empower Educators" workshop highli….

This morning, ATF Prez Bernstein & AFT NM Prez Holland led an engaging session filled with union educators from across the United States on harnessing contract language to empower educators and serve students during AFT's #TEACH25 in Washington, DC. @unionwhitney

Educators - It's the New Mexico Tax Free Weekend! As we prepare for another academic year, this weekend is the best time to re-stock your classroom. Parents - now is a great time to pick up some extra supplies to help our your student's classroom (and their teachers!).

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and what better way to support education than by choosing union-made school supplies! 🖍️