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Bono tops the chart as favorite celebrity substitute educator November 20, 2009
Los profesionales auxiliares de la enseñanza son el centro de atención November 18, 2009
Education support professionals get spotlight from Secretary of Education November 18, 2009
La Semana de la Educación Americana une a las comunidades November 16, 2009
NEA study finds digital divide narrowing in U.S. public schools November 16, 2009
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on Race to the Top final application November 12, 2009
House passes comprehensive health insurance reform bill without taxing middle-class workers November 7, 2009
NEA Partners with Lionsgate to present Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire November 6, 2009
NEA President: collaboration is the key to improving student achievement November 4, 2009
Deeper cuts in funding for state and local services avoided with rejection of TABOR November 4, 2009
The Affordable Health Care for America Act provides real reform without taxing America’s middle-class workers October 30, 2009
NEA shines light on “invisibility factor” experienced by American Indian/Alaska Native students October 29, 2009
NEA applauds President Obama’s signing of hate crimes legislation October 28, 2009
NEA president: a great public school for every student begins with a great teacher October 28, 2009
Sen. Reid stands up to partisan pressure and commits to public option October 26, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working for America’s students October 19, 2009
NEA applauds President Obama’s Child Health Day proclamation October 5, 2009
NEA responds to attacks on Department of Education Official October 2, 2009
NEA underscores need for multiple criteria in teacher assessment October 1, 2009
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel testifies about turning around high-need schools September 30, 2009
NEA president reacts to Obama’s plan to extend school time September 28, 2009
NEA salutes winners of 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education September 24, 2009
NEA president on Obama administration’s vision for fixing and reauthorizing federal education law September 24, 2009
NEA contributes voice of education to annual legislative conference September 24, 2009
Educators applaud collaboration and high level goals September 23, 2009
Increasing number of undocumented students prompts new guide for schools September 23, 2009
NEA calls on Obama to fulfill campaign promise of Global Fund for Education September 23, 2009
NEA President: “Congress must provide quality, affordable health insurance for all” September 18, 2009
NEA pledges to work with new AFL-CIO president September 17, 2009
NEA president condemns actions of dismissed ACORN employees September 17. 2009
Educators and policymakers discuss inclusiveness and Universal Design for Learning September 16, 2009
NEA applauds steps to help students with disabilities September 15, 2009
NEA president says labor unity is necessary to rebuilding America's middle class September 15, 2009
NEA VP: face of America changing but education remains key to opportunity September 14, 2009
NEA president congratulates Sen. Harkin on becoming chair of Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee September 10, 2009
Educators observe September 11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance September 11, 2009
NEA president joins Obama's call for comprehensive health insurance
reform September 9, 2009
Organized labor must be an active player in rebuilding the middle class September 7, 2009
Obama urges students to take responsibility for their education September 6, 2009
NEA commits $6 million to support quality teaching in high-needs schools September 3, 2009
NEA members unite for health care reform August 26, 2009
NEA Honors the Legacy of Dr. King on 46th Anniversary of 'I Have A Dream' August 27, 2009
NEA: Kennedy was a friend to children and public education August 26, 2009
New TV Ad: Small Business Backs Reform; Thanks Key Members for Support August 12, 2009
D.C. voucher bill proposes more of the same, failed policies July 30, 2009
Education Department announces "Race to the Top" guidelines July 24, 2009
NEA echoes president’s call to pass comprehensive health care reform bill July 22, 2009
President’s community college initiative would expand education opportunities for millions of Americans July 14, 2009
Call to transform public education with frontline educators at the helm July 6, 2009
88th annual NEA Representative Assembly concludesDr. Linda Darling-Hammond named NEA’s 2009 Friend of Education July 6, 2009
Influential education policy writer and researcher honored by educatorsNEA Annual Meeting Delegates Elect Six New Leaders July 5, 2009
Greg Johnson and Joyce Powell join NEA Executive CommitteeNational Teacher of the Year addresses thousands of fellow educators July 5, 2009
Keynote emphasizes need to stick up for their work and stand up for all studentsWashington Paraeducator Challenges NEA Delegates July 4, 2009
ESP of the Year promises to be a champion for colleaguesNEA panel focuses on education equity issues July 3, 2009
NEA members and minority community panelists discuss education and raceNEA president calls on members to lead efforts to transform public education and work to help strengthen the middle class July 3, 2009
NEA honors Bill Richardson with America's Greatest Education Governor Award July 3, 2009
Educators recognize Gov. Richardson’s efforts to improve pubic schoolsLa NEA honra a Bill Richardson con el Premio al Mejor Gobernador de la Educación en América July 3, 2009
Los educadores reconocen la labor del Gobernador Richardson para mejorar las escuelas públicasNEA hits PETCO Park Friday July 3, 2009
Education Secretary Duncan hears from NEA members on education reform July 2, 2009
Education secretary addresses more than 7,000 NEA members at Annual MeetingNEA votes to endorse Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court June 30, 2009
Los San Diego Padres juegan con niños locales June 30, 2009
San Diego Padres get into the game with local kids June 30, 2009
Hundreds of NEA volunteers transform Balboa Elementary School in annual ‘Outreach to Teach’ June 27, 2009
Nation’s educators to honor ‘Three Cups of Tea’ author Greg Mortenson June 26, 2009
Mortenson helped build more than 80 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Educators award Los Angeles artist and civil rights activist with national honor June 26, 2009
C. Jerome Woods has worked to encourage cultural prideYoung men from Wichita to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 26, 2009
Honorees raised funds to stop genocide worldwideLocal activist to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 26, 2009
Clara Luper has been working to advance civil rights for more than 50 yearsEducators engage in frank discussion on teacher quality June 26, 2009
Secretary of education and NEA discuss critical issues in San Diego, Calif., on July 2, 2009Local educator to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
Vida Sue Stabler has worked to preserve and revitalize the culture and language of the Umonhon (Omaha) tribe
San Francisco legendary social activist LeRoy King to receive Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
NEA to honor King in San Diego, Calif. on July 2, 2009
Local educator to receive national human and civil rights award June 24, 2009
Historian helped create awareness of plight of interned Japanese Americans
Tampa educator to receive national Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
Dr. Walter L. Smith will be honored for bringing education, leadership opportunities to AfricaLocal New York educator to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
NEA to honor retired social worker Mary Jane Karger on July 2, 2009 in San Diego, Calif.Two Alabama legends to receive national human and civil rights award June 24, 2009
A segregated Ala., no match for Hubbert and Reed's vision of equality in public education and politicsNation's educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath June 23
Former social worker to be honored with posthumous awardLocal educator to receive national human and civil rights award June 22, 2009
Speech pathologist’s groundbreaking work with bilingual and speech impaired students to be honoredEducators tackle issue of student safety and its effects on achievement June 19, 2009
NEA releases report to combat harassment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender studentsCharter schools perform no better, and often worse, than public schools June 17, 2009
New CREDO report examines charter school performance
Federal government should promote innovation in public schools June 12, 2009
Public discussion must be expanded beyond charter schools
Senate health care bill would provide for 9 million uninsured children June 10, 2009
Health care reform is vital to students’ success
Nearly 10,000 educators gather for annual dialogue on pressing education issues June 8, 2009
NEA Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly to take place in San Diego, from June 27-July 6
Eskelsen recognized as Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2009 Woman of the Year finalist June 6, 2009
Award acknowledges rise from cafeteria worker to leader of largest labor organization in U.S.
NEA touts need for comprehensive evaluation systems June 1, 2009
Educators emphasize concerns about ineffective evaluation systemsVan Roekel speaks at “Close the Gap” rally May 16, 2009
Reinforces longstanding commitment to closing achievement gapsNational Partnership Formed to Address Dropout Crisis NEA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to develop initiative to collectively promote high school graduation (May 13, 2009)
Groundbreaking Alliance Addresses the National Dropout Crisis with Collective Action and InnovationPresident Obama’s Budget Builds on Historic Investment in Quality Public Schools (May 7, 2009)
President Barack Obama’s proposed budget, released Thursday, builds on historic funding increases for public education provided in the economic stimulus legislationU.S. education secretary, members of Congress unveil project to thank teachers (May 4, 2009)
Hundreds of students, teachers join VIPs on Capitol Hill for unveiling of NEA’s ‘Teacher Thank-You Project’NEA urges Congress to continue funding program that benefits disadvantaged Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (May 1, 2009)
The nation will celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in May, Asian Pacific Heritage Month. During this time of celebration, it is important to remember the challenges facing this diverse group.NEA Vice President Eskelsen: education remains the key to opportunity (April 30, 2009)
National Education Association Vice President Lily Eskelsen, one of the highest-ranking labor leaders in the country and one of its most influential Hispanic educators, today joined policymakers and Latino leaders at a forum hosted by the National Latino Children’s Institute to identify challenges and opportunities to address the needs of Latinos and their children.Obama administration off to remarkable start during first 100 days in office (April 29, 2009)
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel today thanked President Barack Obama for making education a cornerstone of his vision for America in the 21st century during his first 100 days in office.Narrowing achievement gaps eclipsed by failing economy (April 28,2009)
The National Center for Education Statistics today released its long-term trend assessments in reading and mathematics based on National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores.NEA member named 2009 National Teacher of the Year (April 28, 2009)
Connecticut special education teacher and NEA member Anthony Mullen thonored at White House ceremonyNation’s educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath Nation’s educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath
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