As families settle into the back-to-school routine, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), is coming out with a new book that uplifts the importance of our public schools. Why Fascists Fear Teachers, released on September 16, illuminates how essential educators have always been to democracy, both here and around the world. [...] The post What parents need to know about public schools right now appeared first on ParentsTogether.