AFT International Affairs

From the front line: David Pressman, ex-U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, lays out the playbook for democratic retreat. Shout-out to the Budapest Pride organizers who refused to let fear win—your rainbow spirit is a global beacon of hope! See: NYT tinyurl.com/4mp47hwj , @eduint

David Pressman, our former ambassador in Budapest, distills the chilling parallels into one must-see essay. We still have a choice: repeat Hungary’s slide or honor our own democratic traditions. See: NYT tinyurl.com/4mp47hwj , @eduint

Unfiltered take from outgoing Ambassador David Pressman on why silence is the real enemy of democracy. America’s courts, press and civil society are still vibrant—let’s keep them that way by speaking up before silence becomes habit. See: NYT tinyurl.com/4mp47hwj , @eduint

Sharp, first-hand perspective from ex-U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman—worth the read. Americans have more tools to resist authoritarian creep than Hungary did in 2010—our federalism, history, and activism give us the edge we need! See: NYT tinyurl.com/4mp47hwj ,…

Timely reality-check from David Pressman—fresh off his post as Ambassador to Hungary. Every quiet act of conscience—choosing truth over comfort—adds up. Hungary’s youth and Pride marchers prove one brave step can spark thousands more. See: NYT tinyurl.com/4mp47hwj , @eduint

Nobody in government is helping teachers or any public employees figure out how to use AI wisely, safely, and ethically. That’s why we launched the National Academy for AI Instruction. I talked about it on @CNBC: cnbc.com/video/2025/07/…

Here at @AFTteach today, hope rises as delegates learn from Parents Circle’s Lior and Muhammed: When we listen, conflict fades. When we hear, the future changes. 🌱 "Listening isn’t passive—it’s transformative. “Listening from the Heart” curriculum teaches us patience, presence,…

How do we turn division into hope? Today at @AFTteach, Randi Weingarten, with Parents Circle, is showing delegates the answer: Listen—really* listen—to each other.* 🌍 "When we listen with compassion, we don’t just hear stories—we strengthen communities. “Listening from the…

.@AFTteach today, AFT Pres Weingarten, with Parents Circle, and TEACH delegates harness the power of deep listening—because hope grows when we turn conflict into connection."❤️ "A single act of deep listening can heal wounds we didn’t even know existed”. The “Listening from the…

LISTEN → CONNECT → HOPE. That’s the message Parents Circle is bringing to @AFTteach delegates today. Who’s ready to transform how we engage? 🌊 "One person listening deeply can change a conversation. A community listening deeply can change the world. Join the 'Listening from…

"Delegates at @AFTteach are learning a critical lesson today from Randi, Lior, and Muhammed: Listening isn’t passive—it’s how we actively turn strife into hope." ✌️ "Most conflicts aren’t about facts—they’re about feeling unheard. The “Listening from the Heart” curriculum turns…

Here, today, @AFTteach, delegates learn from AFT Pres Weingarten, with Parents Circle, about the power of listening to each other to turn our conflicts into Hope. 💬 "Listening from the Heart” isn’t just about hearing words—it’s about truly understanding. When we listen deeply,…

It was a packed house for the American Friends of the Parent Circle Families Forum invitational breakfast. Through the personal stories, the forum amplifies their voices, using their grief as a foundation for building understanding and peace. @ThePCFF aft.org/news/palestini…

.@SenSanders & @SenMarkey Hold Town Hall Discussion on Saving Public Education — LIVE on C-SPAN c-span.org/event/public-a…

.@AFTunion president Randi Weingarten is hosting a meeting this week, @AFTteach, for an international teacher union delegation, to discuss key issues like the future of A.I. in education, growing the teaching profession, and how unions can join the fightback to preserve and…

Former envoy David Pressman drops hard-earned wisdom after three years on the ground in Orbán’s Hungary. His lesson from Budapest: principled leadership isn’t silent. Watching those marchers reminds us that integrity is louder than fear. We still have a choice: repeat Hungary’s…

🔴 Happening Now: Our CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez is sharing at the U.S. Senate’s K–12 Education Spotlight Forum. Speaking up for students with #LD and the urgent need to protect their rights. youtube.com/@senatorhirono… #LDCommunity #EdPolicy #DisabilityRights #NCLD #K12Education

Education International member organisations have joined forces to support colleagues in Palestine and honour their unbreakable commitment to their students. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽 We stand in solidarity with the General Union of Palestinian Teachers and all our colleagues across #Palestine!

Wonderful news for students and communities & a win for the First Amendment! nh.aft.org/press/aft-nh-s…

Children should play. Children should learn. Children should be children. Children are #NotForSale!