Minority Community Outreach
In Support of Common Issues in Public Education
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Black History Month Lessons & Resources
To help you integrate Black History Month into your classroom, we offer a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels. -
America I AM Introduces Black History Month Curriculum with support from the National Education Association
The National Education Association (NEA), Tavis Smiley and the America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition have joined forces to offer educators an historically relevant, culturally diverse curriculum for use in classrooms across the country -
Welcoming ELL Parents Into Your Classroom
Yes, you can get parents of English Language Learners involved. It just takes the right invitation. - NEA shines light on ‘invisibility factor’ experienced by AI/AN students
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NEA VP: face of America changing but education remains key to opportunity
NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen pointed out that Hispanics are changing the composition of cities and states from coast-to-coast and influencing all aspects of American life but that education still remains the key to opportunity.
| Our Long Proud History of Advocacy The National Education Association has a long, proud history of advocating for its members |
| Building Broad Support for Public Education NEA members believe that every child in the United States deserves a quality education, regardless of background, race, ethnicity, or immigration status. |
| Closing Gaps in Student Achievement Despite classroom gains made over the last several years, gaps in academic achievement persist. |
| Minority Caucuses NEA's Ethnic Minority Caucuses and their participation in the NEA Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee represents the interests and issues of their communities. |
| Minority Community Outreach: About Us The face of American public education is rapidly changing. Today, ethnic minority students comprise nearly 40 percent of the population in our nation's schools. |
The face of American public education is rapidly changing.
Today, ethnic minority students comprise nearly 40 percent of the population in our nation's schools. During the next 20 years, that figure may well reach 50 percent.
As the number of ethnic minority students increases, so do the challenges they face. Substantial gaps in achievement exist. Many attend schools that face the greatest educational, economic, and social challenges.
If we are to preserve and advance America's public schools, we must meet the needs of these children, support ethnic minority community commitment to public education, work collaboratively to improve the quality of their schools, and assure all children the education they need and deserve.
Every child deserves a quality education—regardless of race or ethnicity. Yet despite gains in recent years, significant gaps in academic achievement and opportunity remain for many racial and ethnic groups. NEA is working with partners and allies for:
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Adequate and equitable school funding
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Smaller classes
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Increased teacher diversity and salaries
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Improved curricula
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Better programs for English language learners
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Enhanced parental involvement
NEA and communities are working to ensure great public schools for every child.
Through Minority Community Outreach, NEA aspires to:
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Strengthen relationships with current partners representing ethnic minority communities, and initiate new partnerships and/or projects around education and other issues of mutual interest.
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Establish partnerships with ethnic minority communities to develop strategies to close the gaps in student achievement.
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Develop and implement, in collaboration with community partners, an education campaign to challenge attacks on public education such as vouchers, privatization, and tuition tax credits.
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In collaboration with community partners, advocate for sound public policy at the state, local, and national levels to reduce class size; secure adequate wages for teachers and education support professionals; promote programs that assist disadvantaged and English language learners; and address other critical issues.
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Working Together for Great Public Schools
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