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For Immediate Release
August 12, 2021
Contact:
Oriana Korin
202-374-6103
okorin@aft.org
 
 
Leading Teachers Union Passes Resolution on Workplace Vaccine Policies
 
WASHINGTON—The executive council of the American Federation of Teachers last night unanimously passed a resolution guiding the union on workplace vaccination policies. The resolution is one of several passed by the board since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to protect the health and safety of AFT members and the communities we serve. It was brought to the council in light of the significant
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Dangerous misinformation campaigns are fueling skepticism and hesitance around the COVID-19 vaccines, a situation that both prevents achievement of herd immunity and increases the possibility that new variants will be deadly to even the vaccinated. The truth is that 99.5 percent of all COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths happening now are among the unvaccinated. As vaccination numbers lag and COVID-19 infections surge in many communities, it is imperative that AFT members have the most accurate and up-to-date information about the vaccines.

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August 5, 2021                                                                                    

Contact:
Verdaillia Turner
404-315-0222
georgia@aftgeorgia.org
http://ga.aft.org



Statement from the Georgia Federation of Teachers on masks and other safety measures per COVID-19


ATLANTA - We encourage all Georgians to be good neighbors and mask up. We respect the opinion of those who are hesitant to follow any part of the protocol during this pandemic. However, an ounce of prevention is worth more

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Opinion on Masks & COVID-19 safety precautions - There should be a comprehensive approach to opening schools safely.

Check out the video here - https://fb.watch/6_tblkcL0q/

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Article originally aired on Fox 5 Atlanta on June 4, 2021


Gwinnett, Cobb school districts face accreditation review

By Elizabeth Rawlings

Georgia’s Teacher Federation President told FOX 5 that she’s skeptical about whether the complaints are legitimate.

"I’m very suspicious when a new a board comes in and all of a sudden there is a governance problem," said Turner.

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Article posted on CBS46 website, June 3, 2021

 

State Board of Education discussing a resolution to reject 'Critical Race Theory'

By Jamie Kennedy

ATLANTA (CBS46) -- A critical debate, on a controversial concept. The state board of education discussing a resolution on Thursday that rejected the teaching of Critical Race Theory. 

“I just don’t want Critical Race Theory to be one sided,” said Georgia Board of Education member, Lisa Kinnemore.

"We have people in the community and world who don't want to acknowledge the fact that racism exists," said Miranda Wicker, who's children go to school in

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Click here for PDF Version


For Immediate Release
August 12, 2021
Contact:
Oriana Korin
202-374-6103
okorin@aft.org
 
 
Leading Teachers Union Passes Resolution on Workplace Vaccine Policies
 
WASHINGTON—The executive council of the American Federation of Teachers last night unanimously passed a resolution guiding the union on workplace vaccination policies. The resolution is one of several passed by the board since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to protect the health and safety of AFT members and the communities we serve. It was brought to the council in light of the significant
MORE

Dangerous misinformation campaigns are fueling skepticism and hesitance around the COVID-19 vaccines, a situation that both prevents achievement of herd immunity and increases the possibility that new variants will be deadly to even the vaccinated. The truth is that 99.5 percent of all COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths happening now are among the unvaccinated. As vaccination numbers lag and COVID-19 infections surge in many communities, it is imperative that AFT members have the most accurate and up-to-date information about the vaccines.

Click here to view the full document.

U.S. Department

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For Immediate Release                                                                                    
August 5, 2021                                                                                    

Contact:
Verdaillia Turner
404-315-0222
georgia@aftgeorgia.org
http://ga.aft.org



Statement from the Georgia Federation of Teachers on masks and other safety measures per COVID-19


ATLANTA - We encourage all Georgians to be good neighbors and mask up. We respect the opinion of those who are hesitant to follow any part of the protocol during this pandemic. However, an ounce of prevention is worth more

MORE

Opinion on Masks & COVID-19 safety precautions - There should be a comprehensive approach to opening schools safely.

Check out the video here - https://fb.watch/6_tblkcL0q/

MORE

Article originally aired on Fox 5 Atlanta on June 4, 2021


Gwinnett, Cobb school districts face accreditation review

By Elizabeth Rawlings

Georgia’s Teacher Federation President told FOX 5 that she’s skeptical about whether the complaints are legitimate.

"I’m very suspicious when a new a board comes in and all of a sudden there is a governance problem," said Turner.

Click here to read the full article

MORE

Article posted on CBS46 website, June 3, 2021

 

State Board of Education discussing a resolution to reject 'Critical Race Theory'

By Jamie Kennedy

ATLANTA (CBS46) -- A critical debate, on a controversial concept. The state board of education discussing a resolution on Thursday that rejected the teaching of Critical Race Theory. 

“I just don’t want Critical Race Theory to be one sided,” said Georgia Board of Education member, Lisa Kinnemore.

"We have people in the community and world who don't want to acknowledge the fact that racism exists," said Miranda Wicker, who's children go to school in

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