Randi weingarten biography of martin luther

          Randi Weingarten writes that fears about critical race theory in schools are not only unfounded, but prevent teachers from teaching their....

          Randi Weingarten

          President of the American Federation of Teachers

          Rhonda "Randi" Weingarten (born December 18, )[1] is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator.

          But only public schools have as their mission providing opportunity for all students.

        1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to come together as a country and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
        2. Randi Weingarten writes that fears about critical race theory in schools are not only unfounded, but prevent teachers from teaching their.
        3. Mayor Byron W. Brown today recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of Randi Weingarten, President, of the American Federation of Teachers.
        4. RANDI WEINGARTEN is president of the million-member AFT, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel;.

          5. She has been president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) since , and is a member of the AFL-CIO. She is the former president of the United Federation of Teachers.

          Early life

          Weingarten was born in in New York City, to a Jewish family, Gabriel and Edith (Appelbaum) Weingarten.

          Her father was an electrical engineer and her mother a teacher.[1][2] Weingarten grew up in Rockland County, New York, and attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York.[2] A congregant of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, she considers herself a deeply religious Jew.[3][4]

          Weingarten's interest in trade unions and political advocacy was formed during childhood.

          Her mother's union went on a seven-week strike when Weingarten was in the eleventh gra