August 26th is National Women's Equality Day. From the persistent pay gap to autonomy over our health care choices, we have a ways to go. But we will get there. Together.

Donald Trump and JD Vance lack respect for educators. Instead they choose to attack and demean us while pushing an extreme, unprecedented Project 2025 agenda on America that will fundamentally jeopardize our children’s futures. nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

Today I joined Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary Miguel Cardona to celebrate healthy school meals. We owe it to our students to ensure they have what they need to learn and grow – that includes a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. Thank you for your dedication to programs that do just that.

I'm at Mayfield Intermediate School today with educators like Candace Hunley, feeling so much excitement for both the new school year and the opportunities ahead of us this election. We WILL win all the things!

As a longtime educator Gwen Walz knows firsthand what students and educators need. Her commitment to public education is evident, and we deserve advocates like her, Tim Walz, and Kamala Harris in the White House.

In this crucial moment in our nation's history, I can hear Justice Thurgood Marshall reminding us all: "Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on."

We mourn for the hostages killed by Hamas. All hostages must be freed and returned safely to their loved ones. Let this additional tragic loss of innocent life underscore efforts to secure an immediate peace deal, not walk away from it.

I cannot imagine a better way to celebrate American workers this Labor Day than rallying with my fellow union brothers and sisters for Kamala Harris here in Detroit, Michigan. We must build on Biden's pro-worker legacy and keep standing up for our students and the working class.

On this Labor Day, union presidents nationwide stand in solidarity with Kamala Harris, championing workers' rights and the fight for fair wages and conditions. Together, we honor the strength and resilience of the labor movement. When unions are strong, America is strong.

Who's ready to elect this pro-public education ticket in November!? MEA Online President Chandra Madafferi and I are 🤚🏾

Students need safe and welcoming learning environments, free from gun violence. But just as the school year gets underway, lives in Winder, GA have been shattered by another mass shooting. We cannot—and will not—normalize gun violence. Our lawmakers must take action to end it.

Let me tell you: Michigan educators are fired up to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz! Count me in to help elect this fiercely pro-public education duo 👏🏾

What an honor to be counted among TIME's 100 AI of 2024. As I have said before—it is crucial that we harness AI for the good of our schools and our students. time.com/time100ai

It was so great to join Secretary Miguel Cardona at Grand Rapids Community College for an important discussion of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. With $69.2 billion in loans forgiven, hearing these educators’ stories testifies to the life-changing power of PSLF.

We can all agree: no student should be expected to learn on an empty stomach. That’s why, yesterday, I spent the afternoon at Cumberland Elementary School, talking with students and educators about the importance of school meals.

It was such a pleasure to meet Mark Spinola, a social studies and economics teacher, who developed the teacher academy here at Gateway High School—a fantastic way to address the educator shortage AND prepare students for the world’s best profession.

At Gateway HS today NEA Pres. Becky Pringle and Aaron Chapin Aaron Chapin joined social studies teacher/PSEA member Mark Spinola, teachers, students & district admin. to learn more about the Gateway Teacher Academy, which launched 3 years ago & is now part of Educators Rising.

Have you signed up to volunteer for pro-public education candidates yet? Today I knocked on doors for state senate candidate Nicole Ruscitto—so this is your friendly reminder that local elections really matter!

Who throws a better block party than a bunch of educators and a cabinet secretary? A perfect end to my day: celebrating back-to-school time here in Pittsburgh alongside Secretary Miguel Cardona and PSEA! 🎉

A whirlwind week welcoming educators and students back into the classroom! Thank you to MEA Online and PSEA for the warm welcome all week.