On our best days and our worst days, solidarity is about having each other's back. Thank you to our members at Roosevelt Elementary for the care you provide to students and to one another throughout the school year.
#PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays #PHLed
#PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays #PHLed
November 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
On our best days and our worst days, solidarity is about having each other's back. Thank you to our members at Roosevelt Elementary for the care you provide to students and to one another throughout the school year.
#PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays #PHLed
#PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays #PHLed
Congratulations Chris Johnson on your election! Having a former School District of Philadelphia staffer represent us in Harrisburg is a win for students. We look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen public education in Philly and the Commonwealth! #PFTvotes #PHLed
November 4, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Believing "other people's children deserve as good a school as my child" is a radical act. It's why you have to believe in investing in public schools. #PHLed
October 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Believing "other people's children deserve as good a school as my child" is a radical act. It's why you have to believe in investing in public schools. #PHLed
Nothing is given. Jeff Yass is still a billionaire despite spending obscene amounts of money defending Republicans. We will have to work together for the school funding and cyber/charter accountability we want www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia... #PHLed #PFTvotes
Pennsylvania’s Democratic sweep raises hopes for school funding — and questions about school choice
Pennsylvania’s new Democratic majority could reshape education policy across the state, from public school funding to participation in a federal school choice program.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Nothing is given. Jeff Yass is still a billionaire despite spending obscene amounts of money defending Republicans. We will have to work together for the school funding and cyber/charter accountability we want www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia... #PHLed #PFTvotes
Imagine *not* believing #PHLed students deserve the whole damn world.... couldn't be us 😤
Turn it up 🔊🔊🔊 and let the Board and District know their pessimistic plan for decline stinks.
Fix our schools, grow the District, grow the city! #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
Turn it up 🔊🔊🔊 and let the Board and District know their pessimistic plan for decline stinks.
Fix our schools, grow the District, grow the city! #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
October 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Imagine *not* believing #PHLed students deserve the whole damn world.... couldn't be us 😤
Turn it up 🔊🔊🔊 and let the Board and District know their pessimistic plan for decline stinks.
Fix our schools, grow the District, grow the city! #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
Turn it up 🔊🔊🔊 and let the Board and District know their pessimistic plan for decline stinks.
Fix our schools, grow the District, grow the city! #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
Stronger school funding, turning SEPTA around, raising the minimum wage - it's time to deliver
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi... #PHLed #PFTvotes
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi... #PHLed #PFTvotes
Pa.’s Democratic trifecta could mean more funding for schools and SEPTA — if Harrisburg can find the money
For the city’s leaders, the most transformative change could be what Gov. Josh Shapiro has said will be his No. 1 priority: raising the state minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
www.inquirer.com
November 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Stronger school funding, turning SEPTA around, raising the minimum wage - it's time to deliver
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi... #PHLed #PFTvotes
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi... #PHLed #PFTvotes
The mayor does not care about Philadelphia schools bc she is a private school person. The vast majority of the people who run Philadelphia are private school people. They do not actually care about the children of the city.
God I wish we had Rhynhart or Gym right now #PHLed
God I wish we had Rhynhart or Gym right now #PHLed
“The mayor has to come to the table … to broker a deal to keep our schools open,” said one member of Philadelphia City Council at a rally outside the school district’s headquarters Thursday.
Philadelphia Councilmembers call out Mayor Parker for silence on school closures: ‘Where’s the mayor?’
“The mayor has to come to the table … to broker a deal to keep our schools open,” said one member of Philadelphia City Council at a rally outside the school district’s headquarters Thursday.
bit.ly
October 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The mayor does not care about Philadelphia schools bc she is a private school person. The vast majority of the people who run Philadelphia are private school people. They do not actually care about the children of the city.
God I wish we had Rhynhart or Gym right now #PHLed
God I wish we had Rhynhart or Gym right now #PHLed
PFT members at Olney High rocking their #RedFridays union pride!
Hard to believe it's only been 4 years since Olney was returned to District control. Our members have built a warm but challenging educational environment, including in-demand college prep programs! #PHLed #PublicSchoolProud
Hard to believe it's only been 4 years since Olney was returned to District control. Our members have built a warm but challenging educational environment, including in-demand college prep programs! #PHLed #PublicSchoolProud
October 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
PFT members at Olney High rocking their #RedFridays union pride!
Hard to believe it's only been 4 years since Olney was returned to District control. Our members have built a warm but challenging educational environment, including in-demand college prep programs! #PHLed #PublicSchoolProud
Hard to believe it's only been 4 years since Olney was returned to District control. Our members have built a warm but challenging educational environment, including in-demand college prep programs! #PHLed #PublicSchoolProud
"Unions representing principals and teachers were present at the rally.... @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, said, 'Fix our buildings. Save our schools. Do not close them!' www.fox29.com/news/17-phil... #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
17 Philadelphia schools expected to close in June under district modernization plan
17 Philadelphia schools are set to close after Board of Education approval of a $3 billion modernization plan, prompting rallies and council calls for intervention.
www.fox29.com
October 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
"Unions representing principals and teachers were present at the rally.... @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, said, 'Fix our buildings. Save our schools. Do not close them!' www.fox29.com/news/17-phil... #PHLed #SaveOurSchools
Staff representative Kelly Judge knows that growing our ranks benefits us all. Understaffing hurts us when we're forced to cover classes or find ourselves skipping prep or personal time because we're taking on extra labor. #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 28, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Staff representative Kelly Judge knows that growing our ranks benefits us all. Understaffing hurts us when we're forced to cover classes or find ourselves skipping prep or personal time because we're taking on extra labor. #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
FSA Open Enrollment period is Nov. 1 - 30. FSAs are a great benefits vehicle that allow you to use pre-tax dollars to essentially save 30% on eligible health care costs.
If you're currently enrolled, you must re-enroll for 2027. Visit pft.org/faqs for more info on #PHLed benefits #PFTstrong
If you're currently enrolled, you must re-enroll for 2027. Visit pft.org/faqs for more info on #PHLed benefits #PFTstrong
October 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
FSA Open Enrollment period is Nov. 1 - 30. FSAs are a great benefits vehicle that allow you to use pre-tax dollars to essentially save 30% on eligible health care costs.
If you're currently enrolled, you must re-enroll for 2027. Visit pft.org/faqs for more info on #PHLed benefits #PFTstrong
If you're currently enrolled, you must re-enroll for 2027. Visit pft.org/faqs for more info on #PHLed benefits #PFTstrong
We applaud passage of this bill and @governor.pa.gov for signing it into law. As the District deliberates revisions to existing cell phone policies, @pft.org members must have a seat at the table. www.inquirer.com/education/pe... #PHLed #NothingAboutUSWithoutUs
Pa. students soon won’t be able to use cell phones in school. Here’s what to know about the ban.
Gov. Shapiro is expected to sign a bill banning cell phones from the start of the school day to the end. A number of area high schools currently allow kids to use phones at lunch and in hallways.
www.inquirer.com
October 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We applaud passage of this bill and @governor.pa.gov for signing it into law. As the District deliberates revisions to existing cell phone policies, @pft.org members must have a seat at the table. www.inquirer.com/education/pe... #PHLed #NothingAboutUSWithoutUs
Loving the #RedFriday spirit from our members at Thurgood Marshall School!
Warm, welcoming school communities like this don't just happen - they get built. Solidarity makes our school communities stronger and our working conditions better!
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion #PFTstrong
Warm, welcoming school communities like this don't just happen - they get built. Solidarity makes our school communities stronger and our working conditions better!
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion #PFTstrong
October 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Loving the #RedFriday spirit from our members at Thurgood Marshall School!
Warm, welcoming school communities like this don't just happen - they get built. Solidarity makes our school communities stronger and our working conditions better!
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion #PFTstrong
Warm, welcoming school communities like this don't just happen - they get built. Solidarity makes our school communities stronger and our working conditions better!
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion #PFTstrong
PFT members are out during student drop-off and pick-up on Fridays to let #PHLed families know that @joshshapiropa.bsky.social @austindavispa.bsky.social are our endorsed candidates.
We've made great progress & need to go further!
Find our endorsed candidates: PFTvotes.org #PFTvotes
We've made great progress & need to go further!
Find our endorsed candidates: PFTvotes.org #PFTvotes
October 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
PFT members are out during student drop-off and pick-up on Fridays to let #PHLed families know that @joshshapiropa.bsky.social @austindavispa.bsky.social are our endorsed candidates.
We've made great progress & need to go further!
Find our endorsed candidates: PFTvotes.org #PFTvotes
We've made great progress & need to go further!
Find our endorsed candidates: PFTvotes.org #PFTvotes
For new, productive chapters in leadership, the PFT endorses @chrisrabb.com, Sierra McNeil, & Chris Johnson!
As a former #PHLed staffer, Chris Johnson will be ready to fight for Philly's fair share of funding and resources that all public schools need on Day 1.
As a former #PHLed staffer, Chris Johnson will be ready to fight for Philly's fair share of funding and resources that all public schools need on Day 1.
October 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
For new, productive chapters in leadership, the PFT endorses @chrisrabb.com, Sierra McNeil, & Chris Johnson!
As a former #PHLed staffer, Chris Johnson will be ready to fight for Philly's fair share of funding and resources that all public schools need on Day 1.
As a former #PHLed staffer, Chris Johnson will be ready to fight for Philly's fair share of funding and resources that all public schools need on Day 1.
MEMBERS: Allotments for supplies and materials for teachers, school psychiatrists, counselors, nurses, and paras will be disbursed this week.
#PHLed #CBAWednesday #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#PHLed #CBAWednesday #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
MEMBERS: Allotments for supplies and materials for teachers, school psychiatrists, counselors, nurses, and paras will be disbursed this week.
#PHLed #CBAWednesday #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#PHLed #CBAWednesday #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
🔥🔥🔥 #RedFriday pic from our members at Baldi Middle School!
When educators are united and organized, we can do big things. Students deserve to feel supported and proud wherever they learn. At Baldi, PFT members make sure they do ❤️💪🏽
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion
When educators are united and organized, we can do big things. Students deserve to feel supported and proud wherever they learn. At Baldi, PFT members make sure they do ❤️💪🏽
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion
October 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
🔥🔥🔥 #RedFriday pic from our members at Baldi Middle School!
When educators are united and organized, we can do big things. Students deserve to feel supported and proud wherever they learn. At Baldi, PFT members make sure they do ❤️💪🏽
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion
When educators are united and organized, we can do big things. Students deserve to feel supported and proud wherever they learn. At Baldi, PFT members make sure they do ❤️💪🏽
#PHLed #ItsBetterInAUnion
PFT members at Feltonville Intermediate are proof that not all heroes wear capes 🦸♂️👩🏾🏫
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
#RedFridays #PHLed
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
#RedFridays #PHLed
October 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
PFT members at Feltonville Intermediate are proof that not all heroes wear capes 🦸♂️👩🏾🏫
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
#RedFridays #PHLed
A vibrant and caring school community takes cooperation, skill, and labor ❤️💪🏼
#RedFridays #PHLed
Now even more professionals like PFT member Vivianne Rogers, a former Penn Med nurse, will earn a fully funded degree and certification. A medical assistants program instructor for the past three years, Vivianne has already seen students go on to nursing and medical school! #PHLed #CTEcareers
October 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Now even more professionals like PFT member Vivianne Rogers, a former Penn Med nurse, will earn a fully funded degree and certification. A medical assistants program instructor for the past three years, Vivianne has already seen students go on to nursing and medical school! #PHLed #CTEcareers
Philly public educators know too well how policy fails kids in heartbreaking ways. We can and will build a city in which all workers thrive and the needs of every child are met!
And it's still: Boycott Starbucks until workers get a contract! ✊🏽 #BoycottStarbucks #PHLed
And it's still: Boycott Starbucks until workers get a contract! ✊🏽 #BoycottStarbucks #PHLed
October 1, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Philly public educators know too well how policy fails kids in heartbreaking ways. We can and will build a city in which all workers thrive and the needs of every child are met!
And it's still: Boycott Starbucks until workers get a contract! ✊🏽 #BoycottStarbucks #PHLed
And it's still: Boycott Starbucks until workers get a contract! ✊🏽 #BoycottStarbucks #PHLed
"Nurses have waited a long time to be considered for this recognition."
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
September 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM
"Nurses have waited a long time to be considered for this recognition."
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
Creating solutions. Expanding opportunity.
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
September 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Creating solutions. Expanding opportunity.
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
"Also a likely factor is the effect of the school board voting recently to close 17 schools in the next several years."
@pft.org members told the District & Board that school closures would drive families out of the system. Admin can't claim to be surprised. www.inquirer.com/education/ha... #PHLed
@pft.org members told the District & Board that school closures would drive families out of the system. Admin can't claim to be surprised. www.inquirer.com/education/ha... #PHLed
Philly schools are missing thousands of students. District employees are knocking on doors to get them back.
District schools were 4,236 students under their projected enrollment as of Sept. 17, according to internal documents obtained by The Inquirer.
www.inquirer.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Also a likely factor is the effect of the school board voting recently to close 17 schools in the next several years."
@pft.org members told the District & Board that school closures would drive families out of the system. Admin can't claim to be surprised. www.inquirer.com/education/ha... #PHLed
@pft.org members told the District & Board that school closures would drive families out of the system. Admin can't claim to be surprised. www.inquirer.com/education/ha... #PHLed
MEMBERS: Use your non-SDP email that we have on file in order to register for the general membership meeting. Links to join the meeting will go out shortly.
Registration closes at noon on 10/1. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at 5 p.m.! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Registration closes at noon on 10/1. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at 5 p.m.! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
September 29, 2026 at 9:53 PM
MEMBERS: Use your non-SDP email that we have on file in order to register for the general membership meeting. Links to join the meeting will go out shortly.
Registration closes at noon on 10/1. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at 5 p.m.! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Registration closes at noon on 10/1. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at 5 p.m.! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs