Texas AFT Bridges Institute

06/12/2026

We understand it's hard to ignore the desire to work on that endless to-do list while on break, but resting and resetting is vital during this time. Check out this Share My Lesson blog post on 3 ways to recharge this summer:

I’m a workaholic. I love being busy, and I am ambitious, which is a recipe for long hours and a scenario that goes something like this: It’s 10 p.m. I haven’t eaten dinner.

06/08/2026

Join us tomorrow and kick off your summer reading plans with us! 📚
There’s still space available—don’t miss out!
Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/PsttAq
This event is open to all Houston area educators.

06/05/2026

05/28/2026

Need PD that fits into a busy teacher's schedule?

In her latest blog, Lisa Dickinson highlights Share My Lesson’s free MicroLearning modules. Each one takes about 15 minutes and earns you 1 hour of PD credit while exploring topics such as culturally responsive teaching, inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and problem-based learning.

Read her blog and find the modules here:

https://sharemylesson.com/blog/free-microlearning-modules?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69fe131f6e4b8f59b130b625

05/12/2026

AFT President Randi Weingarten shares her insight on technology in the classroom and why it matters for your students. 👇

Read Here:

https://www.aft.org/column/technology-trap?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69f24d82fa784d78778f57a3

05/05/2026

What is the rule of law? Why is it important that we have a rule of law? What is the supreme law of the land? Did you know May 1 was also Law Day?

Share My Lesson has free K-12 resources to help your students understand in its importance: https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/teaching-rule-law-and-law-day

04/29/2026

Mayday, mayday, mayday—we are approaching May Day, and there are still many people and STUDENTS out there who don’t know about this international holiday.

Find lesson plans and more on the history of May Day here:

https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/international-workers-day?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69f24ea918ae931653109b8a

04/22/2026

Join our Mindfulness Meditation session this evening to learn more about how an ancient practice can improve our modern lives.
Use this link to register:

04/13/2026

What does the TEA takeover of Houston ISD mean for students, educators, and the future of public education? Join three PhD candidates as they share timely, in-depth research and analysis.

WHEN: Thursday, April 16, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom or join in-person at Rice University, Sewall Hall (6100 Main St, Houston, TX) Room 309
WHO: Anyone!

Register Here:

https://tinyurl.com/225euwyn?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_69cad13cd746a5e3403cbaf6

04/06/2026

Financial wellness is essential! If you missed our last session, you can still register to attend our Financial Wellness 2 Session on Wednesday, April 8!
https://mobilize.us/s/dNsBU9