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North Carolina teacher elected to NEA executive committee - September 1, 2020
NEA Launches New Ad Highlighting What Is At Stake In November - August 28, 2020
Joint statement from the presidents of the National Education Association and Wisconsin Education Association Council about the shooting of Jacob Blake - August 24, 2020
Trump administration designates teachers as ‘essential workers’ to force educators into unsafe schools - August 21, 2020
Statement from NEA President on Changes to Postal Service Operations - August 18, 2020
Trump has failed to lead at every step of pandemic, economic crisis - August 12, 2020
NEA President: The Biden-Harris Ticket Is “Dream Team” For Public Education And Students - August 11, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Becky Pringle, president-elect of the National Education Association, upon announcement of election results - August 6, 2020
NEA elects Pringle, Moss and Candelaria to leadership - August 6, 2020
Oregon physical education teacher reelected to NEA executive committee - August 5, 2020
Texas special education teacher elected secretary-treasurer of NEA - August 5, 2020
Pennsylvania science teacher elected president of NEA - August 5, 2020
Virginia music teacher elected vice president of NEA - August 5, 2020
Trump doubles down on threats to withhold federal funding while pushing vouchers that steal scarce money from public schools - July 23, 2020
NEA to McConnell: ‘Do your job, quit playing politics, start negotiating and pass legislation that isn’t full of callous catches, caveats and carve outs’ - July 23, 2020
Kentucky Native Elected New NEA-Aspiring Educators Chair - July 22, 2020
NEA: Biden’s Economic Recovery Plan Will Strengthen America’s Main Street Economy - July 21, 2020
Florida educators file lawsuit to protect health and well-being of students, educators and communities - July 20, 2020
With passing of Rep. John Lewis, we mourn loss of a true hero - July 18, 2020
NEA President Applauds Joe Biden’s Roadmap to Reopening Schools Safely - July 17, 2020
NEA responds to reopening guidelines from National Academy of Sciences - July 15, 2020
NEA Launches New Round of Ads in Battleground States Calling on Senators to Support Funding to Reopen School Buildings Safely - July 15, 2020
NEA President Demands DeVos Cancel Her Political Events; Instead Focus On Helping Reopen Schools Safely - July 13, 2020
Pediatricians, educators and superintendents urge a safe return to school this fall - July 10, 2020
JOINT STATEMENT: Educators and parents respond to Trump push to reopen schools - July 7, 2020
Trump, DeVos ignore educators on what it will take to reopen schools safely - July 7, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Lily Eskelsen García, President, National Education Association, to House Committee on Financial Services - July 7, 2020
Biden To Educators: "You are the most important profession in the United States. You are the ones that give these kids wings.” - July 3, 2020
Greta Thunberg receives NEA’s Friend of Education Award for climate change activism - July 3, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Tabatha Rosproy, 2020 National Teacher of the Year, to the 99th Representative Assembly - July 3, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Elizabeth Davenport, NEA Higher Educator of the Year, to the 99th Representative Assembly - July 3, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Andrea Beeman, 2020 NEA Education Support Professional of the Year, to the 99th NEA Representative Assembly - July 3, 2020
Alabama State University Professor Honored as 2020 Higher Educator of the Year - July 3, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Kim A. Anderson, Executive Director, National Education Association, to the 99th Representative Assembly - July 3, 2020
NEA slams Trump-Devos pursuit of school vouchers in COVID relief package - July 2, 2020
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Lily Eskelsen García, President, National Education Association, to the 99th Representative Assembly - July 2, 2020
NEA applauds House passage of Moving Forward Act, calls on Senate to act - July 1, 2020
NEA welcomes Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act - July 1, 2020
NEA honors everyday heroes who fight for racial and social justice - July 1, 2020
Conservative Supreme Court opens the door for DeVos’s voucher schemes - June 30, 2020
NEA to host virtual Representative Assembly July 2-3 - June 26, 2020
DeVos's latest rule change under CARES Act money ‘is as clear as mud’ - June 25, 20120
Stacey Abrams and Philando Castile Relief Foundation among distinguished NEA honorees - June 25, 2020
Joe Biden to Address NEA’s Virtual Representative Assembly - June 23, 2020
Trump Administration’s Rescission of DACA “Arbitrary and Capricious:” DACA Remains in Place - June 18, 2020
NEA Vice President addresses House Committee on Education and Labor about how to reopen K-12 school buildings safely - June 15, 2020
NEA President responds to Supreme Court LGBTQ decision - June 15, 2020
Analysis shows loss of 1.9 million education jobs in public schools, universities - June 10, 2020
NEA President issues statement about killing of George Floyd - May 27, 2020
Trump watered down CDC school reopening guidelines to flimsy flowchart - May 18, 2020
NEA applauds House passage of HEROES Act, asks Senate to pass relief bill - May 15, 2020
Educators and parents join to tell Congress to support students now - May 14, 2020
Educators and parents join together to tell Congress to support students now - May 13, 2020
NEA President: Final Title IX rule is shocking, offensive, and defies logic - May 6, 2020
National Poll Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Educators During COVID-19 Crisis - April 30, 2020
Trump’s call to reopen school buildings is dangerous for students, staff - April 28, 2020
NEA: Congress should grant Census Bureau an 120-day extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic - April 28, 2020
National Education Association To Host 2020 Representative Assembly Virtually Due To COVID-19 Pandemic - April 20, 2020
NEA Statement on Senator Bernie Sanders Suspending His Presidential Campaign - April 8, 2020
NEA condemns DeVos’ latest scheme to use scarce public dollars for vouchers - March 30, 2020
NEA joins other public unions urging U.S. Chamber of Commerce to stop lobbying against Defense Production Act - March 29, 2020
NEA calls Congress’ latest COVID-19 package another crucial step forward - March 25, 2020
Ohio Paraprofessional Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 25, 2020
NEA joins 16 other public, private education associations in joint statement on Senate COVID-19 response bill - March 24, 2020
NEA to Congress: Put people first to alleviate suffering caused by COVID-19 - March 19, 2020
NEA Calling on Schools Nationwide to Close - March 16, 2020
NEA: Biden “is the partner students and educators need” - March 14, 2020
NEA: Biden “es el aliado que los estudiantes y educadores necesitan” - March 14, 2020
Senate Rebukes DeVos with Bipartisan Vote Overturning Cruel Borrower Defense Rule - March 11, 2020
NEA Statement on Upcoming Educator Conferences - March 6, 2020
NEA Rebrands Read Across America to “Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers” - February 28, 2020
Educators call on Congress to reject heartless Trump/DeVos budget - February 10, 2020
NEA: Trump puts DeVos’s agenda front and center in his State of the Union - February 4, 2020
NEA: Students deserve better than the Trump/DeVos school privatization agenda - January 31, 2020
NEA kicks off “We Count” campaign to promote participation in 2020 census - January 30, 2020
Educators Slam Voucher Case Before Supreme Court - January 22, 2020
NEA: Latest Legislative Report Card shows some signs of bipartisanship - January 21, 2020
Educators Applaud Bipartisan House Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rules - January 16, 2020
NEA statement on the U.S. House impeachment vote - December 18, 2019
NEA hails huge win for students as Congress passes significant increase in education funding - December 17, 2019
Educators Energized After Hearing From Top 2020 Candidates At Public Education Forum 2020 - December 16, 2019
Education, Civil Rights and Community Groups Respond to News of Planned Protest at Democratic Presidential Forum in Pittsburgh - December 13, 2019
NEA reacts to Buttigieg plan to strengthen America’s public schools - December 9, 2019
National Education Association releases Strong Public Schools 2020 candidate interviews - December 4, 2019
PISA 2018: New Results, but Still Doesn’t Measure Student Success - December 3, 2019
Educators celebrate re-election of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards - November 18, 2019
Educator Unions Stand Together Deeply Saddened by Another Tragic School Shooting and Death - November 14, 2019
Educators celebrate Beshear/Coleman Victory In Kentucky - October 5, 2019
Virginia voters deliver major victory for students and public schools in legislative elections - October 5, 2019
Educators applaud House Education and Labor Committee passage of the College Affordability Act - October 31, 2019
NEA applauds Warren plan to strengthen America’s public schools - October 21, 2019
Educators applaud introduction of the College Affordability Act - October 15, 2019
NEA: Trump administration broke law when it ended DACA - October 4, 2019
NEA President: DeVos & Conway Unqualified “To Talk About How to Best Help Students Succeed” - October 1, 2019
Educators Give Chairman Alexander’s Higher Education Act Reauthorization “Incomplete” Grade - September 26, 2019
NEA President: “Confirming Scalia is no different than leaving the fox to guard the henhouse” - September 23, 2019
NEA & CEA applaud Rep. Jahana Hayes’ introduction of the Pell Grant Restoration Act - September 19, 2019
NEA and PDK partnership promises new opportunities for aspiring educators - September 11, 2019
Groups file amicus brief rejecting efforts to undermine healthy school lunches - September 10, 2019
Joint statement from the presidents of the National Education Association and Mississippi Association of Educators in response to ICE raids in Mississippi - August 8, 2019
Super-majority of parents support more funding in public schools, higher pay for educators, according to national PDK poll - August 6, 2019
NEA calls on Senate to pass commonsense gun reforms, condemns Trump’s racist rhetoric - August 5, 2019
World’s Teachers Condemn Donald Trump over Racist Attacks on U.S. Congresswomen - July 25 2019
NEA applauds O’Rourke’s public education proposal - July 24, 2019
Tone deaf DeVos disrespects educators - July 18, 2019
New Jersey educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 6, 2019
California educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 6, 2019
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year, to the 98th Representative Assembly - July 6, 2019
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Matthew Cory Powell, 2019 NEA Education Support Professional, to the 98th NEA Representative Assembly - July 6, 2019
Saginaw Valley State University Professor Honored as 2019 Higher Educator of the Year - July 6, 2019
Educators emerge energized from #StrongPublicSchools presidential forum - July 5, 2019
Pennsylvania’s Dolores McCracken Awarded with National Education Association’s Highest Honor - July 5, 2019
Remarks by NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcìa as prepared for delivery at the National Education Association Representative Assembly and Annual Meeting taking place July 4 – 7 in Houston, Texas. - July 4, 2019
Educators recognize 12 human and civil rights champions at annual ceremony - July 3, 2019
Winter Marshall-Allen voted NEA’s 2019 Social Justice Activist of the Year - July 2, 2019
NEA announces Kim Anglin Anderson as its next executive director - June 26, 2019
NEA Announces #StrongPublicSchools Presidential Forum - June 26, 2019
NEA to honor 12 human and civil rights champions at annual ceremony - June 17, 2019
NEA to honor 12 human and civil rights champions at annual ceremony - June 14, 2019
NEA: Congress moves closer to providing certainty and protection to Dreamers - June 4, 2019
NEA applauds Biden’s public education proposal - May 28, 2019
Dream and Promise Act will provide much-needed certainty to aspiring Americans - May 23, 2019
NEA applauds Sanders K-12 public education proposal - May 18, 2019
NEA welcomes Secretary Castro’s public education proposal - May 13, 2019
CTA and NEA Presidents Declare Racist Symbol Has No Place In Our Neighborhood Schools - May 10, 2019
Report: State charter school laws lack proper oversight - May 9, 2019
NEA: Educators welcome investment in creating more opportunity for all students - May 8m 2019
NEA president: Educators will play a major role in choosing the next president - May 2, 2019
NEA president to host first media briefing about 2020 presidential campaign - April 30, 2019
Average Teacher Salary Down 4.5 percent, NEA Report Finds - April 29, 2019
NEA Member Named 2019 National Teacher of the Year - April 24, 2019
U.S. Senate approves bill recognizing education support professionals and classified school employees - March 28, 2019
Senate bills would provide permanent certainty and protection to aspiring Americans - March 26, 2019
NEA praises Harris educator pay proposal - March 25, 2019
Kentucky Custodial Supervisor Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 25, 2019
Dream and Promise Act turns the page on politics of inaction for aspiring new Americans - March 12, 2019
Betsy DeVos’ voucher plan illustrates how out of touch she is with public education - February 28, 2019
Congress approves bipartisan bill on background checks for gun purchases - February 27, 2019
Open Your Books! NEA Celebrates Read Across America Day - February 26, 2019
Teachers Union Leaders on the Anniversary of Parkland Shooting - February 14, 2019
NEA joins Everytown for Gun Safety, AFT to call on lawmakers to adopt proven strategies to make American schools safer - February 11, 2018
State of the Union: Trump’s priorities are dead wrong for America - February 5, 2019
NEA opposes Ed Department’s proposed Title IX changes that ‘defy logic’ - February 4, 2019
NEA, VEA call for resignation of Gov. Northam after racist photos emerge - February 1, 2019
NEA President reacts to tentative agreement reached by UTLA, LAUSD - January 22, 2019
Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos continue to attack protections for students - Deceber 18, 2018
Keep Our PACT Act would ensure education is a priority in federal budget - December 6, 2018
Sec. DeVos Fails Yet Again to Protect All Students - November 16, 2018
Students and public education are the decisive winners as voters across America sweep a #RedforEd wave of educators into public office - November 13, 2018
Voters deliver major wins for students, public education in 2018 midterm elections - November 7, 2018
Response to incident at Heights Elementary School - November 3, 2018
NEA’s new digital ad features kids who ask “Vote for Us” on November 6 - October 25, 2018
NEA responds to the proposed “Public Charge” regulation - October 10, 2018
NEA launches Hurricane Michael disaster fund - October 10, 2018
Educators denounce vote to confirm Kavanaugh who is unfit to serve on Supreme Court - Ocbober 6, 2018
NEA “Great Public Schools Fund” Grants Turn Innovative Ideas Into Student Success - October 3, 2018
NEA urges Senate to reject Kavanaugh nomination following credible and courageous testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford - September 28, 2018
NEA president calls for full, transparent investigation into more sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh - September 24, 2018
NEA president calls for open hearing into Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations - September 17, 2018
NEA launches Hurricane Florence disaster fund - September 17, 2018
NEA: With nearly 1,800 educators on the ballot, a #RedForEd wave is poised to make a big splash in November - September 11, 2018
New NEA analysis warns that, if confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh would use the lifetime Supreme Court appointment to advance Betsy DeVos’ privatization agenda - August 29, 2018
New PDK poll shows far-reaching support for teacher strikes, higher pay - August 28, 2018
Educators, students file lawsuit against Education Department, DeVos - August 23, 2018
NEA opposes guidelines being considered by the Department of Education - August 23, 2018
Voters delivered big wins for educators Tuesday night - August 15, 2018
NEA and Federal Education Association joint statement on #RedForFeds day of actionRecent Press Releases - July 25, 2018
Kavanaugh’s nomination threatens students’ opportunities, workers’ right to strong unions and every American’s access to health care - July 9, 2018
California special education teacher wins seat on NEA’s Executive Committee - July 5, 2018
NEA delegates re-elect Wisconsin teacher to its Executive Committee - July 5, 2018
Chicagoland biology teacher wins second term on NEA’s Executive Committee - July 5, 2018
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Dr. Loretta Ragsdell, 2018 NEA Higher Educator of the Year, to the 97th NEA Representative Assembly - July 4, 2018
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year, to the 97th Representative Assembly - July 3, 2018
Education Department reportedly to rescind affirmative action guidance - July 3, 2018
NEA honors entrepreneur Ted Dintersmith with NEA Friend of Education - July 3, 2018
Remarks as prepared for delivery by NEA Executive Director John Stocks to the 97th NEA Representative Assembly - July 2, 2018
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Sherry Shaw, 2018 Education Support Professional of the Year, to the 97th NEA Representative Assembly - July 2, 2018
Remarks as prepared for delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia to the 97th NEA Representative Assembly - July 2, 2018
Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp were among 12 recipients of prestigious annual NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards - July 1, 2018
UK student chosen to lead 60,000 Aspiring Educators - June 29, 2018
America needs unions now more than ever as Supreme Court sides with corporate billionaires, rigging economy against workers - June 27, 2018
NEA statement reacting to Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s travel ban - June 26, 2018
First lady Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Campaign are among 12 recipients of prestigious annual NEA award - June 25, 2018
NEA president reacts to radical Trump plans to merge federal agencies - June 18, 2018
NEA president: Republican leaders’ immigration bills are inhumane - June 18, 2018
National Education Association Presidents reacts to yet another school shooting - May 25, 2018
Texas State Teachers Association and National Education Association Presidents react to Santa Fe, TX school shooting - May 18, 2018
Alaska Paraeducator Wins “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” (RISE) Award, To Be Honored at Ceremony in Washington D.C. - May 9, 2018
National Teacher Day honors America's educators - May 7, 2018
National Education Association Releases Annual Rankings & Estimates Report - April 23, 2018
NEA Member Named 2018 National Teacher of the Year - April 20, 2018
NEA President: Enough is enough. Time to end gun violence in our schools - April 20, 2018
Federal Commission on School Safety excludes voices of students, educators - March 28, 2018
NEA’s Great Public Schools Fund Grants $2.8 Million for Innovative Ideas that Will Help Students Succeed - March 28, 2018
Alaska Paraeducator Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 24, 2018
Congress' Omnibus Spending Bill a Win for Students - March 22, 2018
NEA President: Enough is Enough - March 20, 2018
New NEA national survey: educators overwhelmingly reject proposals to arm teachers - March 13, 2018
Educators are alarmed at White House's dangerous proposal to arm teachers - March 12, 2018
NEA Praises West Virginia Agreement Between State And Educators - March 6, 2018
Marvel’s Who is the Black Panther? author Jesse Holland and New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Gene Luen Yang will join NEA and RIF to Celebrate Read Across America and National Reading Month - February 27, 2018
Joint statement on mobilizations, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 oral arguments - February 26, 2018
Response to Trump Smear of School Security Service Professionals - February 23, 2018
NEA: Parents, educators ‘overwhelmingly reject’ idea of arming school staff - February 21, 2018
NEA President: Senate GOP leaders, Trump again are playing politics with Dreamers - February 15, 2018
NEA President on tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School - February 14, 2018
NEA president: Congress should reject the Trump-DeVos budget - February 12, 2018
NEA President: stop playing politics with the lives of Dreamers - January 22, 2018
Educators file amicus brief with Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME - January 19, 2018
NEA’s Legislative Report Card: most polarized Congress in 13 years - January 18, 2018
Rest in power, Paul Booth - January 18, 2018
National, Louisiana Educators Stand in Solidarity with Educator Arrested for Questioning Superintendent’s Raise - January 10, 2018
NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries - January 8, 2018
Congressional inaction on Dream Act leaves Dreamers in limbo ahead of holidays, December 22, 2017
Congress narrowly approves huge tax giveaway to corporations paid for by students and working families - December 19, 2017
NEA “Great Public Schools Fund” Grants Continue to Contribute to Student Success - December 18, 2017
Senate votes to hand huge tax giveaways to the rich paid for by students and working families - December 2, 2017
Bipartisan approach needed to find permanent solution for Dreamers - November 28, 2017
NEA slams Trump administration plan to shatter Haitian families - November 21, 2017
Great Educators Never Stop Learning - November 17, 2017
Senate tax plan gives big tax breaks for the rich paid for by students and working families - November 17, 2017
NEA President: tax cut is giveaway to wealthiest paid for by students and working families - November 16, 2017
NEA salutes public education’s unsung heroes on National Education Support Professionals Day - November 15, 2017
NEA Calls for Action in the Wake of Latest School Shooting - November 15, 2017
Funding for 370,000 education jobs at risk if Senate eliminates state and local tax deduction - November 14, 2017
American Education Week Focuses on Public Schools for All - November 13, 2017
Nearly 250,000 education jobs at risk if Congress eliminates state and local tax deduction - November 8, 2017
NEA President applauds Phil Murphy as New Jersey’s next governor - November 7, 2017
NEA President congratulates Ralph Northam as Virginia’s next governor - November 7, 2017
NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries - November 7, 2017
NEA President: tax cut is giveaway to wealthiest funded on backs of students and working families - November 2, 2017
Americans need ‘A Better Deal,’ strong unions to get ahead in rigged economy - November 1, 2017
Lily Eskelsen García: Arrest of 10-year-old with cerebral palsy is morally repulsive - October 20, 2017
DACAmented educators and students to Congress: Pass the Dream Act now - October 25, 2017
Lily Eskelsen García responds to White House immigration principles - October 9, 2017
NEA President: Congress should put children first and reauthorize CHIP - September 29, 2017
Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People - September 28, 2017
NEA and Missouri NEA Presidents react to verdict of St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley - September 25, 2017
Nevada Educators and National Education Association Join in Clark County Suit - September 21, 2017
NEA President: our thoughts and prayers are with Freeman High School - September 13, 2017
NEA members help brothers and sisters affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey - September 11, 2017
Remarks As Prepared Of Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President For The National Press Club - September 8, 2017
NEA Decries Weakening Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault - September 7, 2017
Lily Eskelsen García: Revoking DACA tramples on our core American values - September 5, 2017
National Education Association launches Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund - August 30, 2017
Educators decry Trump proposal to tear apart immigrant families - August 25, 2017
Our diversity is what makes America great - August 19, 2017
Statement on racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia - August 14, 2017
Lily Eskelsen García: Dream Act of 2017 lives up to our core American values - July 20, 2017
NEA President: educators remain alarmed by proposed education budget cuts - July 12, 2017
NEA applauds lawsuit against Education Department, DeVos - July 5, 2017
NEA Adopts Charter School Policy Statement - July 4, 2017
Utah Elementary School Teacher, Pennsylvania Physical Science Teacher and Virginia Music Teacher Re-elected to top NEA Positions - July 3, 2017
Oregon Educator Elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 3, 2017
California Educator Re-elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 3, 2017
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Sydney Chaffee, 2017 National Teacher of the Year, to the 96th Representative Assembly - July 3, 2017
NEA Honors Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton with Friend of Education Award - July 3, 2017
Remarks as prepared for delivery By 2017 Education Support Professional of the Year to the 96th NEA Representative Assembly - July 3, 2017
Remarks as prepared for delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia to the 96th NEA Representative Assembly - July 2, 2017
NEA honors 12 outstanding human and civil rights heroes at annual gala - July 1, 2017
NEA President: Trinity ruling sidesteps questions regarding state constitutional protections for public education - June 26, 2017
NEA President: Trump-DeVos budget is a wrecking ball aimed at public schools - May 23, 2017
NEA President comments on Trump budget’s proposed public education slashes - May 18, 2017
NEA: American Health Care Act plays Robin Hood in reverse - May 4, 2017
Massachusetts Paraeducator, Braillist Wins “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” (RISE) Award, To Be Honored at Ceremony in Washington D.C. - May 3, 2017
NEA: Revised American Health Care Act amendment makes terrible bill even worse - April 27, 2017
Educators Respond to San Bernardino Shooting -April 10, 2017
Gorsuch can’t hide extreme record of ruling against students with disabilities - April 3, 2017
NEA calls for the immediate release of the leaders of Migrant Justice detained by ICE - March 27, 2017
NEA: Children and families among millions of Americans who will lose health coverage - March 24, 2017
Supreme Court ruling on IDEA standards directly debunks Gorsuch’s view - March 22, 2017
NEA president: Trump budget deprives students of opportunity - March 16, 2017
Massachusetts Paraeducator, Braillist Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 11, 2017
Reports reveal Gorsuch repeatedly ruled against students with disabilities - March 9, 2017
NEA: Repealing the Affordable Care Act will harm millions of students and families - March 8, 2017
NEA reacts to Supreme Court sending back case to protect rights of transgender student - March 5, 2017
Voucher schemes have robbed children, taxpayers with no real positive results - March 3, 2017
Educators urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect rights of transgender students - March 2, 2017
Literacy Advocate LeVar Burton and Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, join NEA to Celebrate Read Across America’s 20th anniversary - March 2, 2017
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García: Trump should stand up for students and families - February 28, 2017
NEA reacts to Trump’s plan to roll back protections of transgender students - February 22, 2017
NEA President: now is the time to nominate a candidate who respects American workers - February 15, 2017
Iowa educators: gutting collective negotiating will hurt students - February 14, 2017
Lily Eskelsen García: Children are fearful to go to school as a result of immigration raids - February 10, 2017
Public outcry denies Betsy DeVos mandate despite Senate approval of her nomination - February 7, 2017
NEA calls on Senate to thoroughly vet President Trump’s nominee - January 31, 2017
NEA president to Senate: reject Betsy DeVos and take a stand for students - January 31, 2017
NEA president: Trump’s hateful actions undermine our core values as a nation - January 29, 2017
NEA: more than one million letters emailed to U.S. Senate in opposition to Betsy DeVos - January 27, 2017
NEA president: Trump anti-immigrant agenda undermines our core values as a nation - January 26, 2017
NEA’s Legislative Report Card confirms that bipartisanship can work for students - January 26, 2017
No matter who occupies White House, educators continue fight for students - Janury 20, 2017
California teacher joins growing chorus of opposition to Betsy DeVos’ agenda - January 18, 2017
NEA president: Betsy DeVos is dangerously unqualified to serve as education secretary - January 17, 2017
NEA president comments on bipartisan, bicameral BRIDGE Act - January 12, 2017
NEA president: Jeff Sessions' record makes him unfit to serve as U.S. Attorney General - January 10, 2017
NEA to new Congress: Now is time to renew commitment to public education - January 3, 2017
NEA President comments on bipartisan BRIDGE Act - December 12, 2016
NEA on the Anniversary of ESSA - December 9, 2016
NEA President comments on the nomination of Andrew F. Pudzer - December 8, 2016
NEA Great Public Schools Fund Grants Continue to Contribute to Success - December 7, 2016
NEA on PISA results - December 5, 2016
Mary E. Kusler named Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Advocacy - November 30, 2016
NEA on ESSA Accountability Regulations - November 28, 2016
NEA President reacts to Betsy DeVos nomination for Education Secretary - November 23, 2016
NEA President condemns nomination of Sessions to lead Justice Department - November 18, 2016
NEA, labor, civil rights, and faith groups call on Trump to denounce hate-fueled acts - November 18, 2016
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres goes back to school - November 18, 2016
NEA salutes public education’s unsung heroes on National Education Support Professionals Day - November 16, 2016
American Education Week focuses on nation’s commitment to students and educators - November 14, 2015
NEA on Supplement not Supplant Regulations - November 7, 2016
NEA’s Read Across America Public School Library Grants Announced - November 3, 2016
NEA launches GOTV blitz targeting most sought-out voter of 2016 election - October 28, 2016
Educators stand with Hillary in declaring that we must be “Better than Bullying” - October 27, 2016
Trump’s threats to reject election results undermine classroom teaching - October 21, 2016
Former Arizona teacher named Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Social Justice - October 20, 2016
NEA President: Hillary shines again, hands Trump third debate loss in a row - October 19, 2016
NEA President: Community schools can help heal in wake of Hurricane Matthew - October 14, 2016
TOMORROW: NEA President to address hundreds of union members at major “get out the vote” event - October 14, 2016
NEA on Department of Education’s Regulations on Teacher Preparation Programs - October 12, 2016
NEA Appoints Karen White to Deputy Executive Director Position - October 12, 2016
America’s educators laud Clinton middle class tax proposal - October 11, 2016
NEA President: Hillary Clinton wins debate, remains uniquely qualified to lead America - October 9, 2016
NEA president horrified by tape revealing Donald Trump bragged about sexual assault - October 7, 2016
Thousands “walk in” for public schools in largest coordinated education action in history - October 6, 2016
Education International Report: Bridge International Academies endangers students - October 5, 2016
REALITY CHECK: Hateful Rhetoric from Trump-Pence Campaign Impacting Immigrant Children - October 4, 2016
REALITY CHECK: Donald Trump and Mike Pence Believe More Guns Equals More Safety - October, 4, 2016
REALITY CHECK: Donald Trump’s Bullying Has Already Trickled Down into Schools – and Mike Pence Stands Idly By - October 4, 2016
REALITY CHECK: Trump and Pence Would Make America Great…for Billionaires - October 4, 2016
REALITY CHECK: Donald Trump’s and Mike Pence’s Rejection of Refugees is Un-American - October 4, 2016
NEA President: Tim Kaine aces vice presidential debate - October 4, 2016
National Education Association Launches Campaign to Highlight the “Trump Effect” as Bullying Increases in Classrooms - October 3, 2016
UPDATE: Educators Appalled as Trump Continues Degrading, Offensive Attacks - September 30, 2016
Educators, Advocates, and Watchdogs Respond to Announcement of Charter Grant Awardees - September 30, 2016
Educators Appalled as Trump Doubles Down on Degrading, Offensive Attacks - September 29, 2016
NEA President: We support Standing Rock Sioux Nation - September 28, 2016
National Education Association receives ‘Best of Show’ at PRSA-NCC Thoth Awards - September 27, 2016
NEA President: Debate exposes Trump as unfit for president, Clinton Wins - September 26, 2016
NEA welcomes Congressional update to career and technical education bill - September 14, 2016
Donald Trump is ‘clueless about what works’ for students, public education - September 8, 2016
Educators: Sen. Kelly Ayotte is a burden on New Hampshire students, families - September 1, 2016
NEA on ESSA Regulations - August 31, 2016
Victory for Students as California Supreme Court Rejects Review of Vergara Appeal - August 22, 2016
NEA offers comments on Proposed Regulations for New Federal Education Law - August 1, 2016
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García addresses DNC convention - July 25, 2016
NEA and VEA presidents comment on Clinton’s selection of running mate - July 22, 2016
NEA President comments on Donald Trump’s choice for vice president - July 15, 2016
U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray earn NEA’s highest honor - July 7, 2016
National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes addresses fellow NEA members - July 7, 2016
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA Executive Director John Stocks to the 95th NEA Representative Assembly - July 6, 2015
Michigan and Mississippi educators reelected to NEA executive committee - July 6, 2016
Education Support Professional of the Year Delivers Remarks to NEA Representative Assembly - July 5, 2016
Hillary to Educators: “I’m with you” - July 5, 2016
Educators double down on protecting rights of LGBTQ students and members - July 4, 2016
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García to the 95th NEA Representative Assembly - July 4, 2016
National Education Association honors 13 human and civil rights heroes - July 3, 2016
The NEA Social Justice Activist of the Year: California’s Union City Educators - June 30, 2016
Hillary Clinton to Address NEA Representative Assembly - June 29, 2016
Supreme Court upholds much-needed diversity in Fisher decision - June 23, 2016
NEA: Court ruling will harm the health and education of millions of children - June 23, 2016
NEA President: Enough is enough! - June 22, 2016
Educators Rising Standards Form Bedrock for Grow-Your -Own Teacher Pipeline - June 22, 2016
National Unions Coordinate Support for Orlando Community - June 14, 2016
NEA president to detained student: I wish I could say happy graduation - June 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton clinches historic nomination - June 7, 2016
Teachers go to Washington to demand vote on Supreme Court nominee - May 18, 2016
NEA President: ESSA empowers educators and students to return their focus to teaching and learning in the classroom - May 18, 2016
NEA President: Every child has the right to feel safe, welcomed and valued - May 13, 2016
Education Support Professionals Honored as White House ‘Champions of Change’ - May 11, 2016
NEA, National PTA Encourage Americans to #ThankATeacher - May 3, 2016
NEA member Jahana Hayes named 2016 National Teacher of the Year - April 28, 2016
NEA members push Hillary Clinton to victory in key states - April 26, 2016
Civics, history and social studies teachers to U.S. Senate: do your job - April 26, 2016
Clinton’s New York win cements her march towards Democratic nomination - April 19, 2016
NEA on ESSA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee - April 19, 2016
NEA President: Stakes are high for students and families in Supreme Court case - April 18, 2016
NEA on NCEA vs STATE decision - April 15, 2016
Vergara v. State of California Decision Reversed - April 14, 2016
NEA on Minnesota Lawsuit Challenging Due-Process Laws for Teachers - April 14, 2016
Supreme Court reaffirms collective bargaining in landmark case - March 29, 2016
NEA on ESSA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee - March 18, 2016
NEA President: The American people are counting on the Senate to do its job - March 16, 2016
Clinton wins in key states, builds more momentum to her nomination - March 15, 2016
California Paraeducator Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 12, 2016
NEA: Lower court’s ruling will harm the health and education of millions of children - March 9, 2016
NEA President: voters are looking for a leader to unite, not divide, Americans - March 1, 2016
Educators for Hillary gear up for Super Tuesday after decisive South Carolina Clinton win - February 27, 2016
NEA’s Annual Read Across America Reading Tour Takes Flight - February 26, 2016
California Educators Appeal Decision in Meritless Vergara Lawsuit - February 25, 2016
NEA seeks reversal of deeply-flawed Vergara decision - February 24, 2016
NEA Vice President: Educators are committed to getting ESSA right for all students - February 23, 2016
Following key Nevada win, Educators for Hillary roll up sleeves and get back to work - February 20, 2016
Across America, thousands stand up for public schools - February 17, 2016
NEA President on passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia - February 13, 2016
NEA President: Budget rightly shines spotlight on education, students - February 9, 2016
NEA on Department of Education’s Guidance on Testing Action Plan - February 3, 2016
NEA President: Educators help Clinton to victory in Iowa caucuses - February 2, 2016
Annual NEA Congressional report card shows bipartisanship can work for students - January 25, 2016
Lily Eskelsen García: Dr. King’s words and legacy continue to inspire education activists - January 18, 2016
Lily Eskelsen García: Educators share President Obama’s vision for America - Jan 12, 2016
Supreme Court Hears How Friedrichs v. CTA Threatens Fairness, Public Services, Middle Class - Jan 11, 2016
NEA announces partnership with Educators Rising - Jan 11, 2016
Educators welcome White House spotlight on gun violence epidemic in America - January 5, 2016
Educators welcome education investments to create more opportunities for students - December 18, 2015
Educators welcome new education law to create greater opportunity for every student - December 10, 2015
U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote - December 9, 2015
NEA congratulates Terry Holliday on NBPTS election - December 4, 2015
NEA welcomes historic step to usher in new era in public education - December 2, 2015
NEA president supports the Every Student Succeeds Act - Novmber 30, 2015
NEA president marks 40th anniversary of landmark IDEA legislation - November 29, 2015
NEA president encouraged by bipartisan and bicameral approach to fix broken law - November 19, 2015
Hundreds of amici file 24 briefs with U.S. Supreme Court to support public services, and a strong middle class in Friedrichs v. CTA - November 17, 2015
NEA president welcomes Congressional plans to take next step in ESEA reauthorization - November 13, 2015
GOP presidential candidates offer up more failed economic, immigration plans - November 10, 2015
Statement of support to the students of the University of Missouri - November 10, 2015
NEA president reacts to court ruling leaving aspiring New Americans and families in limbo - November 10, 2015
BetterLesson, NEA ANNOUNCE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CAREER TEACHER SUCCESS - November 9, 2015
NEA gives the Department of Ed’s Guide to Supporting Undocumented Youth an A+ - November 6, 2015
Unions file respondents’ brief in Supreme Court case that threatens working families - November 6, 2015
NEA president on Higher Education Act at 50: let’s reclaim its promise as a public good - November 6, 2015
School board races in two major metro areas steal national political spotlight - November 4, 2015
NEA files friend of the court brief in Fisher II case before the U.S. Supreme Court - November 3, 2015
NEA, CTQ and National Board Host Event on Advancing the Profession - November 2, 2015
Republican presidential candidates ignore students and working families - October 28, 2015
NEA on NAEP Scores - October 28, 2015
NEA and The SCEA comment on disturbing South Carolina high school video - October 28, 2015
NEA President reacts to Obama administration announcement on over testing - October 24, 2015
NEA president comments on House passage of District of Columbia school voucher bill - October 21, 2015
Education gets air time in first Democratic presidential debate - October 13, 2015
Educators eager to hear substance on issues affecting students - October 13, 2015
NEA ramps up National Bullying Prevention Month: identify, intervene, advocate - October 7, 2015
NEA President: Clinton is a strong leader who will do what is best for America's students - October 3, 2015
NEA reacts to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s resignation - October 2, 2015
Oregon Education Association and National Education Association Presidents react to Oregon school shooting - October 1, 2015
Federal court dismisses meritless lawsuit seeking to silence voices of educators - September 30, 2014
NEA President reacts to new proposal from Education Secretary Duncan - September 30, 2015
NEA welcomes Clinton’s support to repeal excise tax on high-cost plans - September 30, 2015
Massachusetts Paraeducator Awarded National Honor - September 28, 2015
Educators welcome tax relief as new school year gets underway across the U.S. - September 17, 2015
Statement from NEA President on Washington Educators’ Strike September 9, 2015
Lily Eskelsen García to visit schools in Georgia, South Carolina Mississippi and Louisiana - September 8, 2015
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García stands in solidarity with #FightForDyett - September 2, 2015
Chester Upland educators 'Walking the Walk' - August 27, 2015
New PDK/Gallup poll shows continued skepticism over value of standardized tests - August 24, 2015
Statement by NEA President on passing of Julian Bond - August 16, 2015
NEA president Lily Eskelsen García welcomes steps to finalize education bill - July 30, 2015
NEA’s García Elected Vice President, North America and Caribbean of Education International - July 23, 2015
NEA urges independent investigation of missing teacher trainees from teachers’ college in Mexico - July 21, 2015
NEA President reacts to historic ESEA vote - July 16, 2015
NEA President reacts to Senate Opportunity Dashboard vote - July 15, 2015
NEA delegates elect new members to Executive Committee and Board of Directors - July 6, 2015
2015 National Teacher of the Year addresses colleagues at NEA convention - July 6, 2015
NEA honors leaders of PBS, CPB with Friend of Education Award - July 6, 2015
Educators choose NEA Social Justice Activist of the Year - July 5, 2015
Ellsworth educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 4, 2015
Chicagoland educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 4, 2015
NEA's Education Support Professional of the Year: We must be a united front for our students and public schools - July 4, 2015
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA Executive Director John C. Stocks to the 94th NEA Representative Assembly - July 4, 2015
Educators honor union activist and immigration reform champion Eliseo Medina- July 3, 2015
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García to the 94th NEA Representative Assembly - July 3, 2015
Statement from NEA President on the death of Ronald Thorpe - July 1, 2015
Kids Pack Libraries to Read Across Orlando - July 1, 2015
Lawsuit Seeks to Curtail Freedom of Firefighters, Teachers, Nurses, First-Responders to Stick Together and Advocate for Better Public Services, Better Communities - June 30, 2015
Supreme Court takes ‘monumental step’ by making marriage equality the law - June 26, 2015
Supreme Court rejects attempt to dismantle Affordable Care Act - June 25, 2015
More than 7,000 educators will gather to discuss, vote on key education issues - June 24, 2015
Ten national education advocacy groups call on Senate to put kids first - June 23, 2015
Educators to honor human and civil rights heroes in Orlando, Florida - June 22, 2015
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Senator Bernie Sanders - June 18, 2015
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Gov. Martin O'Malley - June 18, 2015
Decision in Ohio v. Clark avoids putting educators in law enforcement role - June 18, 2015
NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Secretary Hillary Clinton - June, 8 2015
National PTA and NEA Team Up to Honor Educators Nationwide During Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day - May 5, 2015
NEA President on Vergara appeal filing: due process protects students - May 1, 2015
NEA celebrates School Nutrition Employee Week and School Lunch Hero Day - April 30, 2015
Educators welcome legislation to repeal excise tax on high-cost health plans - April 28, 2015
NEA member Shanna Peeples named 2015 National Teacher of the Year - April 27, 2015
Educators: students need opportunity, not just tests - April 21, 2015
NEA president on Senate HELP ESEA bill - April 16, 2015
Educators mark 50th anniversary of ESEA - April 10, 2015
NEA president comments on Senate action on rewrite of ESEA - April 7, 2015
Educators to spring into Wave of Action on eve of 50th anniversary of ESEA - April 6, 2015
NEA releases report finding flaws with Affordable Care Act excise tax on high-cost health plans- April 2, 2015
NEA President to Gov. Cuomo: students need more time to learn and foster creativity - April 1, 2015
U.S. House Republican leaders set to repeat budget mistakes of the past
- March 17, 2015
California paraeducator and activist named 2015 NEA National Education Support Professional of the Year
- March 6, 2015
NEA names new political director - March 3, 2015
Millions to celebrate annual NEA's Read Across America Day March 2 - March 2, 2015
Educators urge U.S. House to continue to work on federal education law rewrite - February 27, 2015
Educators ramp up nationwide campaign and launch "Get it Right" ad blitz
- February 16, 2015
NEA supports teachers challenging constitutionality of evaluations - Febraury 5, 2015
Science teacher Mr. Towne: all students can achieve at high levels with appropriate support - February 5, 2015
NEA President: Pres. Barack Obama sets right budget priorities for America - February 2, 2015
National Education Association issues legislative report card for Congress - January 30, 2015
1st grade teacher Rachelle Moore: All students need equal educational opportunities - January 27, 2015
Educators: students need time to learn and foster creativity - January 21, 2015
Educators encouraged by President Obama’s focus on opportunity agenda - January 20, 2015Tenure safeguards good teachers from being fired for bad reasons - January 14, 2015
NEA calls for more equal opportunity in No Child Left Behind reauthorization - January 12, 2015
NEA on the Administration’s Community Colleges Proposal - January 9, 2015
NEA on the Department’s College Ratings Framework - December 19, 2014
NEA President: Historic new investment in E-Rate is a critical win for students - December 11, 2014
Statement of NEA President Lily Eskelsen García and Executive Director John Stocks - December 4, 2014
Teacher/Educator leadership key to improving student learning, advancing profession - December 3, 2014
New report estimates $54 million in charter school fraud in New York state in 2014 - December 1, 2014
NEA on the Department’s Teacher Preparation Regulations November 25, 2014
NEA President on grand jury’s failure to bring indictment in Brown killing - November 24, 2014
NEA: Educators welcome White House's administrative action to keep families together - November 19, 2014
National Education Association Health Information Network ensures more students are learning-ready with Breakfast in the Classroom - November 19, 2014
NEA salutes public education’s unsung heroes - November 18, 2014
NEA President: Increasing E-Rate funding is good for students and smart public policy - November 17, 2014
American Education Week focuses on nation's commitment to students and educators - November 17, 2014
NEA on the Department’s Guidance on Waiver Renewals - November 13, 2014
National Education Association kicks off NEA’s Degrees Not Debt Week of Action - November 10, 2014
NEA on Dept. of Education’s ‘Excellent Educators for All’ state guidance - November 10, 2014
NEA: Election of Tom Wolf is victory for PA students and families - November 4, 2014
Remarks by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García at Rally for Gary Peters and Mark Schauer at Wayne State University in Detroit - November 1, 2014
Michigan educators: trust us when we say Gov. Snyder cut $1 billion in education - October 31, 2014
Department of Education’s New Gainful Employment Rule ‘a Welcome First Step’ - October 30, 2014
NEA President to pound pavement with educators and candidates during six-state GOTV blitz - October 30, 2014
Iowa educators: Don't trust GOP Senate candidate Joni Ernst on education - October 28, 2014
New Social Compact for American Education Provides a New Framework for Strong Accountability System - October 28, 2014
Statement on school shooting in Marysville, Wash. - October 24, 2014
NEA on the Department’s Guidance to Protect Students with Disabilities - October 23, 2014
NEA Leader to HBCU Faculty: 'We must raise our voices and fight for resources needed for minority student institutions to survive and thrive' - October 17, 2014
NEA: Standardized testing mania hurts students, does nothing to close gaps - October 16, 2014
NEA Leader to Provide Keynote Address at HBCU Faculty Conference in Raleigh - October 15, 2014
NEA Statement on the Life of Dr. Paul Hubbert - October 15, 2014
NEA: Hawaii can’t afford to go back to the bad Lingle-Aiona days - October 14, 2014
Teacher Ashley Pledger: Tom Cotton is hurting Arkansas students - October 14, 2014
NEA: Kansas Chemistry teacher calls out Gov. Brownback on his “real life” experiment - October 10, 2014
Teacher Vivian Connell: Ask your local teachers about Thom Tillis’ education budget cuts - October 7, 2014
New report exposes more than $30 million in proven or suspected fraud in Pennsylvania charter industry October 1, 2014
NEA on the Department's Promise to Fight Inequity in Education October 1, 2014
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