AFT-Speeches

In this speech, Feldman shares historical facts about the relationship between the Core Knowledge group and the American Federation of Teachers. She specifically gives examples of New York City school district #4 education reforms.

In this speech in Chicago, Feldman reports to the Great lakes AFT locals, what is happening nationally in education. She addresses issues of social security and medicare, violence and gun control, vouchers and smaller class sizes.

In this speech to the Economic Club of Detroit, Feldman addresses the issue of recruiting and retaining quality teachers for every classroom. She congratulates the Detroit Federation of Teachers on fighting for quality education in low-income classrooms. Feldman goes through ten steps that teachers and their unions should be doing to improve public school education.

In this speech at the first QUEST Conference for the Michigan Federation of Teachers and School Related Personnel, Feldman congratulates them on creating the "All Kids First" alliance. She then goes on to address the issues of school vouchers, charter schools, standardized testing, funding for education and early childhood education.

At the 76th annual AFT Convention, Feldman addresses the issues of turning around failing schools, school vouchers, high-quality early childhood education, teacher salaries and the quality of teachers in the profession.