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The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research on the new challenges facing the world’s democracies, with an emphasis on the role of freedom of association, and universal education.
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The Albert Shanker Institute pursues the mission of improving the public education system by promoting discussions, supporting publications and sponsoring research on new and workable approaches to ensuring that all public schools are good schools.
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The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research to explore innovative structures, services, and roles for unions as they work to meet the challenges of a changing economy and workforce.
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In Memoriam: Michael Maccoby
It is with sadness that the Albert Shanker Institute acknowledges the passing of longtime board member, Michael Maccoby. He was 89. Michael was a talented expert on leadership, an accomplished author, and sought-after consultant and advisor. On the Shanker Institute Board of Directors, Michael was a leader and thoughtful contributor. We will miss him.
What Do You Know About Tribal Sovereignty?
This guest blog, by National Board-Certified educator Julie Hutcheson-Downwind, walks readers through an understanding of the role and history of tribal sovereignty that should be common knowledge for all Americans and what this understanding can and should mean for our students.
Whose Knowledge Matters in Literacy Instruction?
Guest author Dr. Courtney Hattan contends that while knowledge is crucial for reading comprehension, we need to be thoughtful about whose knowledge is being built and how we respond to students’ needs.

AFT in Solidarity with Ukraine

December 8, 2022

Join AFT President Randi Weingarten who recently traveled to Ukraine; Bilingual Special Education Teacher Alexandra Hernandez, who spent the summer teaching Ukraine students in Poland, Dr. Irwin Redlener, co-founder of the Ukraine Children's Action Project, on Dec. 8 at 4:30 pm ET for this important conversation. More information and registration.

Educating for Democratic Citizenship Lesson Plans

One of the Institute's new featured programs is Educating for Democratic Citizenship which features "Action Civics" lessons and related materials developed by a group of accomplished, experienced educators. These lessons can be found on a dedicated section of ShareMyLesson.
Constitution Day 2022 Resources and Blog Series

As we recognize Constitution Day this year, so much is stake—our institutions, our rights and our ability to teach. So the Albert Shanker Institute and Share My Lesson are launching a series of teach-ins to provide content knowledge on the rights granted in the Constitution, with teachable strategies for the classroom.
Ensuring Adequate Education Funding For All: A New Federal Foundation Aid Formula

A proposal for and simulation of a new "foundation formula" approach to federal K-12 funding, one in which federal funds are allocated based not only on student need (as is currently the case), but also on “effort”—that is, whether states contribute a reasonable minimum "fair share" of their economies to their public schools.

Please join us this Thursday, December 8th at 4:30pm for a discussion on AFT Solidarity with Ukraine.

Panelists include @rweingarten, @IrwinRedlenerMD, and NYC teacher Alexandra Hernandez.

Register using the link below
https://t.co/f7Ejp9Kio4

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