FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten looks on during a rally for Scranton school board candidates at the Scranton Federation of Teachers union offices in Scranton, Pa. One of the nation's largest teachers unions on Tuesday promised to defend members who are punished for teaching an “honest history” of the United States. The American Federation of Teachers said it is adding $2.5 million to its legal defense fund in anticipation of local battles over the teaching of race. In prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Weingarten said her union is preparing litigation and has a legal defense fund “ready to go.” (Christopher Dolan/The Times-Tribune via AP, File)
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten looks on during a rally for Scranton school board candidates at the Scranton Federation of Teachers union offices in Scranton, Pa. (Christopher Dolan/The Times-Tribune via AP, File)
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