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Main menu Social Media Menu Button Albert Shanker Institute Home Featured Event Antisemitism Democracy and the Assault on Knowledge Education Watch the video The Albert Shanker Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 1998 to honor the life and legacy of the late president of the American Federation of Teachers we are committed to three fundamental principles Vibrant Democracy Strengthen defend and extend democracy as the best guarantor of universal civil and human rights at home and around the world in every facet of life and for every person. Learn More Quality Public Education Strengthen and recognize public education as a cornerstone of democracy where schools encourage critical thinking enabling all students to be wellinformed and engaged citizens. Learn More A Voice for Working People Strengthen the essential role of unions in a democracy as organizations that offer workers a voice lift living standards enhance institutions and promote the common good. Learn More Shanker Blog March Mar26 2025 What is Next For the Science of Reading.