Check out the third flyer in a series of informational pieces about the some of the rights contained within 18 & 18A of WV Code and why they are so important to education employees. Click here to learn about the hiring criteria provisons of WV Code 18 & 18A. 

Bills are starting to move through committees and onto the floor as the session moves past the halfway mark. 

Get the latest news from the Capitol in AFT-WV's Legislative Update for 3-21-25. 

A few controversial bills advanced this week, including one we need your action on! 

Get all the details - including what action teachers and service personnel need to take now- in this week's 

AFT has two scholarship programs available to help members and their children achieve their educational dreams.

• The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education. The 2025 Porter Scholars application period is open, and the deadline is April 18, 2025. For more details and eligibility requirements for the Porter Scholarship Program, click here. 

• Because AFT is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, members are also

HB 2087 opens up access to online curriculum, and allows the general public to inspect additional instructional material adopted by the county board, including books in the classroom. The bill expands access beyond parent/guardians, which is existing law. AFT-WV believes this is problematic as it creates additional administrative burdens on educators’ time and also opens the door to outside groups without children in the local schools to attack and disrupt school systems to advance a political agenda. 

Contact the House Education Committee to oppose this bill! 

Click here to submit public

"Our hearts are heavy to learn of the tragic accident that took the life of our long-time member Ryan Lantz this morning at Liberty High School.  Ryan was a beloved teacher and coach who gave so much back to the community in which he grew up. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Liberty High community during this difficult time."  --- AFT-WV President Fred Albert 

https://wvmetronews.com/2024/02/20/pedestrian-struck-in-parking-lot-of-liberty-harrison-high-school/