IN PRINT
President’s Viewpoint in NEA Today
Every Coin Has Two Sides
Uncovering the Model Minority Myth
What group comes to mind when you read the following: top of the class, high test scores, and hard working?

A Fundamental Right to Fairness
Most of us have heard this story: A boy’s parents, puzzled by his claims that his teacher doesn’t believe in homework or tests, send a note to school asking, “What is going on in your classroom?”

Getting Parents on Board
The message we must send to parents is that we can’t replace you, we can’t do it for you, but together, we can make a huge difference for your child.

IN THE MEDIA
NEA President Reg Weaver actively promotes the Association's message in the media. Here are some samples.

ON VIDEO
NEA Rallies to Protect Workers' Rights
Thousands rallied at the U.S. Capitol in December calling on Congress to pass legislation strengthening protections for workers seeking union representation. NEA President Reg Weaver spoke for the Employee Free Choice Act,  saying, "Working families should be revered, respected and rewarded for the work they do. Instead, they are underpaid, underappreciated and under attack in the workplace. Our nation's workers deserve better."
Total running time: 2:23
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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
NEA leaders joined civil rights pioneers, dignitaries, celebrities and citizens from across the country on the National Mall in November to break ground on a monument honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that will be built between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.
Total running time: 2:17
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Educators Announce Joint Action Plan to Address School Dropout Crisis
NEA President Reg Weaver unveiled a 12-point action plan on school dropouts at a Washington, DC, news conference October 3, 2006.
Total running time: 2:39
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Teaching Tips with Reg Weaver
Having a specific plan to implement high standards and accountability makes classrooms more effective for you and your students. The teaching profession is more data driven every year. In this latest Teaching Tip from NEA President Reg Weaver, hear some of the strategies to measure what we do.

'Ten Commandments' for Education Reform
NEA President Reg Weaver presented his "Ten Commandments" for successfully achieving great public schools for every child to audiences at this year's NEA regional leadership conferences.  (56k, Broadband) A text version is also available.

ON AUDIO
Let's Hold Members of Congress Accountable in 2008
Resolutions for the new year are all about improving ourselves and NEA President Reg Weaver hopes we lose pounds of apathy while adding plenty of advocacy muscle. In his December ABC Radio Network message, he urges listeners to speak out for education, including adequate school funding and closing achievement gaps. Listen now, then make your voice heard all the way to the nation's capital.
(:30) (MP3) English  En Español  

  National Radio Message Urges Support for NCLB Changes
In a nationally broadcast radio message, NEA President Reg Weaver urges listeners to "hold Congress accountable" for improving schools by making positive changes to the No Child Left Behind education law.
(:60) MP3  En Español

More Commentary
You can listen to more of Reg Weaver's commentary in the radio advertising, audio, and video sections.