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NBOE Teacher Talk 2/18/2026

FEBRUARY 17, 2026 EDITION

Message from the Office of Teaching & Learning

Dear Teachers and Instructional Staff,

Periods of assessment often invite both reflection and renewed determination. As testing begins, educators are once again reminded of the vital work they do every day: meeting students where they are, nurturing their confidence, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. Even amid heightened expectations, it is this unwavering dedication that anchors meaningful learning and growth.

Within this context, thoughtfully

Student Debt forgiveness

Student Debt Clinics
www.aft.org/debtclinic

As a union, we are fighting to make college affordable to student debt manageable. We maintain www.forgivemystudentdebt.org as a resource for members who need to learn the language of free and underused federal programs that help many student loan borrowers lower their monthly payments, and in some cases, even have their debt forgiven.

2015 Union Plus Scholarship - Application due Jan 31, 2015

Dear Union Member,

For over 20 years, the Union Plus Scholarship program has been making annual college scholarship awards to union family members. In total we've awarded more than $3.7 million in educational funding to more than 2,500 union members, spouses and dependent children!

Union Plus Scholarship awards are granted to students attending a two-year college, four-year college, graduate school or a recognized technical or trade school. Union families looking for help financing their education should check out the Union Plus Scholarship.

You still have time to submit your 2015 Union Plus

Union Plus

What are some of the benefits of AFT Membership that most people don't know about?

Union membership = Free College

Thanks to your union, nearly 100,000 students have used the Free College benefit to earn a degree with no out-of-pocket cost. For many, they wouldn't have attended college without their union. If they can do it, you can do it too. Join your fellow union members and earn an Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree online for free. MORE