Randi Weingarten

“We must invest in our public schools, not defund them. That's the only way to ensure every child has a chance to succeed.”

“The well-being of our students is inextricably linked to the well-being of our educators.”

“Standardized tests are not the be-all and end-all of education. They are one tool, and we need to use them wisely.”

“Privatization is not innovation. It's a surrender of our public responsibility.”

“Collective bargaining is not the problem in education; it is part of the solution.”

“We need to reclaim the promise of public education for all children, regardless of their zip code.”

“Children are not widgets. They are not products on an assembly line. They are individuals.”

“Censorship and book bans have no place in our schools. We must teach history, not hide from it.”

“School safety is not just about metal detectors; it's about creating a supportive and nurturing environment.”

“The attack on tenure is an attack on academic freedom and due process.”

“There is no substitute for a militant, activist, fighting union.”

“The fight for the soul of public education is the fight of our lifetime.”

“Blaming teachers for all the ills of education is a cop-out.”

“Teaching is a profession, not a temporary job. It's time we started treating it that way.”

“A great public education system is the cornerstone of our democracy.”

“You cannot test your way to a better education system.”