A Conversation with Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider

Join us for our September AFT Book Club session featuring AFT President Randi Weingarten and distinguished authors Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider, discussing their compelling new book The Education Wars: A Citizen's Guide and Defense Manual

Engage in a critical conversation as Berkshire and Schneider, renowned experts in education policy, delve into the current culture war engulfing our schools. They'll shed light on the efforts of extremist groups to ban books, limit educational content and undermine the foundations of public education. Through their insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the sudden obsession with race and gender in schools, the rise of book banning, and the impact of school vouchers on education finances.

In this session, they will also explore the "parents’ rights" movement, student and taxpayer rights, and how the pursuit of "religious freedom" can lead to discrimination against vulnerable children. Their book serves as a road map for parents, teachers, and students to navigate and combat these pressing issues, ensuring the survival of public education amid these challenges.

AFT President Randi Weingarten will join the discussion, adding her valuable perspective and expertise on the fight for public education and the challenges facing our schools today.

Don’t miss this enlightening and essential discussion that promises to inform and empower the millions of Americans who believe in the value of public education.

Save the date and join us for this vital dialogue on the future of our schools and democracy. 

For Educators: Available for one hour of PD credit.*

* Educators can receive one hour of professional development recertification credit for participating in this webinar if they complete all the poll questions, survey, and actively watch the webinar. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will be able to download a certificate that verifies you completed the webinar. Check with your school district in advance of the webinar to ensure that the PD recertification credit is accepted.