Hear firsthand from AFT Local 604 members in the East Aurora council how fully funding public education would directly improve the lives of their students.

School closes. Paychecks stop. Bills don’t. PSRPs keep our schools running all year — but every summer they’re left without income and without unemployment insurance access. This week, there's still time to show up for them.

Students don't just need a teacher, they need a team: Counselors. Paraprofessionals.  Nurses. Support staff. Custodians.  The list goes on.

If public education isn't fully resourced, we will still see the majority of our schools inadequately funded across the state - meaning that cuts or property taxes make up the difference.

Underfunding has consequences. It looks like crowded classrooms, understaffed campuses, rising tuition, and stretched public services. With our Full Funding Friday actions, we're showing lawmakers and the public that schools and communities need full funding to thrive.

IFT members traveled to Springfield one last time this legislative session to tell lawmakers what's at risk if we continue to underfund our institutions and deny our students the resources they need from PreK to Ph.D.

Some schools don’t even have enough books for every student. Educators share materials. Class sizes grow. Positions go unfilled. These aren’t extras. They’re the basics of a functioning classroom.

When the wealthy don’t pay their fair share, students and communities pay the price. Instead, we're seeking revenue solutions that invest in kids right now and generations to come.

On May Day, we spent the day with IFT Secretary‑Treasurer Pankaj Sharma and his class bringing American history and literature to life.

Illinois has one of the lowest ratios of state employees per capita in the nation. As a result, chronic understaffing delays vital services for families, seniors, and small businesses. But equitable state funding can help! If we raise revenue by taxing the ultra-wealthy...

I caught up with Andy Burnham at Manchester Labour's local election campaign launch to find out what he's been up to in our city region.🏙️🌹 From building 10,000 new homes, cracking down on fly-tipping, continuing to tackle climate change and standing up to racism - vote Labour on the 7th of May🌹🗳️

🧡 weekend #conscious #art ✨

All I can say is hahahahahahaha Tony

The foster-care-to-homelessness pipeline is a policy choice and a moral failure. At 78 Haight, we’re finally choosing differently.

Some secrets protect the world. Others poison it. Blackvale Manor was built on both. www.amazon.com/Blood-Court-... #vampiremystery #darkgothicfiction #thrillernovels #gothicfantasybooks #vampiremanorhouse #horrorbookcommunityreads

Voici la liste des livres qui nous font envie en mai ! Et toi, quel livre te fait envie en ce moment ? #sciencefiction #sciencefictionfan #sciencefictionbook #fantastiquebook #fantasy #novella #fantasybook #librairie

You leave the same impression Of something beautiful, but annihilating. This triage main will be dropping into random teams to help them out on stream because he wants to go back to Tau Ceti. Playing #MarathonTheGame on stream today. twitch.tv/anakonistark

Norelco Electric Shaver Ad Recorded May 25, 1986 on CBS/WJW 8 in Cleveland, OH #Commercial #Norelco #ElectricShaver #Grooming #Technology

Daddy? What...... Who? Who's your daddy Maria? 😲 #ResidentEvil7BiohazardGoldEdition #NintendoSwitch2

Got waylaid yesterday on Bundjalung Country by heavy rain. But am back on the road and am aiming to hit BrisVegas tonight. A day earlier than planned. Can’t wait to speak and engage at #AlterCOP30 Australia on Monday. #eBike4Australia #ActiveHope #ClimateAction

La entrada del mes pasado en el blog de La Memory fue un berrinche guapo. Mañana hay una nueva, y es un berrinche más guapo todavía con una serie de cosas que no quiere que se me olviden ni a mí ni a nadie de l@s presentes. Pista:

You feel anxious or exhausted because your system is out of balance. Your body can stay stuck in constant stress or drop into burnout and shutdown. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Zz7fbMcng

No matter where you are in your real estate investing journey, having the right mentor can help you avoid costly mistakes, grow faster, and see opportunities from a different perspective. #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateMentorship #InvestorMindset #WealthBuilding www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-ha...

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is asked are the by elections a test of her leadership, here is what she had to say. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

My degree came in the mail today!!!! My mama and Daddy gon put it on their mantle with our other awards!

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From the beautiful Peace on Earth to a rousing Merry Christmas from Harriet Kendall, Join us for festive carols new and old in the candlelit chambers of historic Conway Hall 🕯️ 🎄 📅 Thursday 11 December 📍 Conway Hall 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4ru7ts1

Aaaaaaaand THAT’S how you end a half! #BrunsonBurner #KnicksSky

What does it look like when the government violates court orders in immigration habeas cases? On Lawfare Daily, @mollyroberts.bsky.social talked to @katherinepomps.bsky.social about Lawfare’s tracker, documenting government non-compliance with court orders. youtu.be/0Ww1zbVAHP0?...

Happy Monday Beautiful People

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Noch 10 Tage bis zum Ende der Bewerbungsfrist für die SPECTRA Challenge. Bis zum 26.09. Ideen einreichen! Frequenzen schützen. Signale sichern. Spektrum verteidigen. 👉 challenge.cyberagentur.de #SPECTRAChallenge #Innovation #EloKa #Drohnen

🦠🇨🇩 En #RDCongo, les équipes de #Santé tentent de convaincre la population de respecter le protocole sanitaire lors des enterrements des malades de l'épidémie d'#Ebola, dont les corps restent contagieux après le décès.

Hair loss treatments can work, but only if used correctly. Here’s how to use minoxidil and finasteride together for better regrowth. (link in comments)

#gym #fitness #health not a great day. think i was ego lifting and it threw everything off just did not enjoy it.

For those who might not remember, when @kamalaharris.com left her position to become a US Senator, Governor Jerry Brown nominated Xavier Becerra to become California Attorney General.

Happy birthday to FJI paralegal and Pro Bono Manager Bethell Forbes! Learn more about our amazing team and the work they do at FJI.law

Good morning and a good start to everyone 👋😂☕️😊🥰😂

Every marriage is a deal. Every touch is a risk. Every secret has a body attached to it. Tangled Empires series (Anna Harding) For readers of #SophieLark #DanielleLori #NevaAltaj #darkromance #mafiaromance #violentromance #kidnapromance #highstakesromance #booktokseries #villainromance #booktok

Things aren’t what they seem to be when Princess Olivia jumps aboard a spaceship to escape a loveless marriage. @ginikoch.bsky.social Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVVJL73L B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-royal-... Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/the-... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

The eye contact is like what’s he talking about? 🤣😂

#Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from #Israeli prison after a year of imprisonment without #charge and without a #trial. He is one of 105 journalists who've been arrested by Israel — most without charge — since October 7, 2023. In an interview with CNN's Jeremy Diamond.

We’re diving deep into the SOTU aftermath, those wild new Epstein revelations, and the rise of "stenographer journalism." 📝 Here is my take on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s address last night. 🏛️ Full episode in the comments! 👇 #SOTU2026 #EpsteinFiles #PoliticsToday #Spanberger

No one should be in Congress for 30 years. Its time for Diana to go. Donate $30 to Wanda James TODAY bit.ly/firedeguette

Busking in NDSM Amsterdam. Free concert.

Jared Woolley finds the corner to give the Kitchener Rangers a 3-1 in the Memorial Cup final

Last night’s debate: - “Democracy” in the East: a 🇷🇺 Orthodox bishop in 🇰🇿 was sent to a psychiatric institution for opposing 🇷🇺's war against 🇺🇦 - Trump now wants a JCPOA-style deal he abandoned in 2018 but the damage is done - 🇷🇺 is already testing NATO’s Article 5 Link: youtu.be/FQz2l9GQG14 Insert 👇

tension in the music⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats #hiphop #music

More Olivia Miles double drag action. Nia Coffey relocates, Miles finds her on the kickout.

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To my LGBTQ+ friends & to those I’ve never met. Thank you for your courage & contributions to making the world a more compassionate place. I stand with you today & every day. You deserve acceptance, dignity, equality & joy. Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈❤️ #HappyPrideMonth #LoveIsLove #Equality #SheShed

🗓 This Saturday 6th December is Small Business Saturday. 🚗 There will be no charge to park in Council-run car parks across North East Hampshire all day. 🎁 This is a perfect opportunity to visit some local businesses, especially if you have some Christmas shopping to do.

Supreme Court Justice Alito's son has been working in the Trump administration

BOVINO: "I've heard about a hunger strike, which I think that's fake news anyway, but if they did, well I'm ok with that because if they lose weight we can get even more people on planes for deportation" MERCADO MEDIA

O que vocês acharam de Marathon? Estão jogando? #marathongame #playstation

Shaw Canadian Football CFL (2017)

MacFarlane: We're seeing this unhinged unspooled name calling, often misogynistic, often racist stuff emanating from Washington. 60 minutes would not platform it without the proper scrutiny. You lose that and you lose one of the few things that exist that don't sane wash

Did you know that during a full moon some animals become more active If you report a sighting, please include: • 📍 Exact location • 🕒 Date and time • 🐾 Species (or best description) • 📸 Photo or video (if safely obtained) • 📝 Notable behavior

🏕️ Continúan las protestas de los profesores en Valencia 📚 Los docentes cumplen cuatro días de huelga y acampada para reclamar mejoras #MalasLenguas

Bake the perfect artisan sourdough bread loaf with our premium starter. Naturally fermented for digestibility and rich flavor. Shop our Etsy starter now and enjoy fresh, crusty bread at home! #organic #easyrecipe #boule #naturalleavened #authentic #homemade #craftbread #fermentation #slowfood #bake