{"id":7663,"date":"2025-10-08T13:35:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/buffalo\/?p=7663"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:35:35","slug":"speaking-out-staying-safe-what-every-educator-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uuphost.org\/buffalo\/2025\/10\/08\/speaking-out-staying-safe-what-every-educator-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Out, Staying Safe: What Every Educator Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Please see the following professional learning opportunity through<\/strong><br><strong>American Federation of Teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s digital age, the line between personal expression and professional consequences can feel increasingly blurred. For educators and public employees, understanding your free speech rights\u2014and how to protect yourself online\u2014has never been more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join AFT President&nbsp;<strong>Randi Weingarten<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Lee Rowland<\/strong>&nbsp;of the National Coalition Against Censorship, and&nbsp;<strong>Victorya Vilk<\/strong>&nbsp;of PEN America on Thurs., Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. EDT, for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.actionnetwork.org%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.iIBo0N5fSFzEFL40Tn-vtXtzRE7ZUKNrjGv4vE0XYGA_xE8HbQMh6LtIhDDxa9bz5GlDT-1VixjGEO0STY8L4UW-aoc1fJPDOuZWzFIre3-FXs5HnIB-7E8CrTPhdRb5ThUXcB-muP_gmWGahzJ1oES421KKVtneXb0svmxO1uTH--zymJ3czg94vn65UpN4xDWNe-SIlyIOyurTm0AceaIN3y2Tc5hQ4BoVaN0gSCAzij673Md_ur982gxpfhJjvqeFUzclB2G5i3wUC8QtRGbnkIPkDXKlgvtzkNIGqxw8rp11ZeBGcZkl3cIlLA1I1sYtDw4JsJFGa7uUNjwWrk1YR9J50Gp54XoyplRvSPZrim7PJ8aZDhbeDiYumHCNhTPeGKQngWjDZCel8f5ZY0Rgg5kCtpCEBNMYmqmNQi8%2F4ki%2FgOwClJu8RsOu7zTcaco8CQ%2Fh0%2Fh001.AGHxHqrbV-GLB2Xif3pnIAIg1wE6ennaEyRDRkICfL0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbuffalocenter%40uupmail.org%7C2be5d412ef8f4407b80008de05ae29d3%7Ca959c0a16a934834b8ec8087d07cc0e6%7C0%7C0%7C638954442773996430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vbUqbFYOR94brC%2BBmPObiPsMWLPPiMiV8C7beBChWbM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">a critical conversation about free speech, digital safety and your rights as an educator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this free, for-credit webinar, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What the First Amendment does (and doesn\u2019t) protect for educators and public employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to manage your digital footprint and engage online thoughtfully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies to safeguard yourself before becoming a target of online abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do if you\u2019re doxed or placed on a watchlist\u2014with support resources from PEN America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this timely webinar designed to help you navigate public discourse safely and confidently.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.actionnetwork.org%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.iIBo0N5fSFzEFL40Tn-vtXtzRE7ZUKNrjGv4vE0XYGA_xE8HbQMh6LtIhDDxa9bz5GlDT-1VixjGEO0STY8L4UW-aoc1fJPDOuZWzFIre3-FXs5HnIB-7E8CrTPhdRb5gwlERY-fJFjNfRQ0gu-pIPK4FUAyhcYRBdhOet2yYa-_Qm7MJuMm_iaMeRXLU6cj5FoXApxuZGgYJPxNtpLjMRfh3rsrYX29JjUiQtsvCUUKGXmZm5lJ0YJHQgdgJCHHdafxSEdbP5cbJZMsP_FoNRrkZVo7W4L0qN-Xn6XRS0Gw02N7y6wopSrLkqSofSLnw8DvrAw0Eloe8L2fyiQCTocoqE2g6xlSB-G8z96JBy-kd0OHpUtAnn7UHEJ3sAx9hRyyn8Ycd8FWESvFWoryaItXh4i1k7HQK9bR7YeSBi8%2F4ki%2FgOwClJu8RsOu7zTcaco8CQ%2Fh2%2Fh001.44QV--bVsUnH0sqmLUTPTSd1enA8h7ApO_6gfx_VnJ4&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbuffalocenter%40uupmail.org%7C2be5d412ef8f4407b80008de05ae29d3%7Ca959c0a16a934834b8ec8087d07cc0e6%7C0%7C0%7C638954442774033331%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZaAdACphggljSuRv6ahbC8SgUdyeKlYbr85K02B1Ihs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Register now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reminders: This webinar is eligible for continuing education credit and professional development points. 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