Transforming America's Public Schools: NEA's Federal Policy Guide for the 111th Congress

NEA President Issues a Call to Action
Dennis Van Roekel's inspirational message lays out the challenge for change.NEA'S FEDERAL POLICY GUIDE: ISSUES
- 1. Expand and Improve Early Childhood Education and Children's Programs
- 2. Overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- 3. Help More Students Graduate
- 4. Meet the Needs of English Language Learner Students
- 5. Ensure Teacher Quality
- 6. Strengthen and Fully Fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- 7. Support All School Staff, Vital Members of the Team
- 8. Create Effective Learning Environments
- 9. Expand Learning Opportunities for All Students
- 10. Strengthen Family Involvement and Community Engagement
- 11. Invest in America's Future
- 12. Improve College Affordability and Support Excellence in Higher Education
- 13. Use Education Research to Identify and Support Promising Practices
Great Public Schools for Every Student by 2020
NEA's Vision for Great Public Schools
NEA's Great Public School Criteria
NEA's Seven Stepping Stones to Great Public Schools
NEA's Legislative Priorities
What NEA Urges of Congress to Achieve Great Public Schools
NEA-supported Bills in the 110th Congress
Proposed Legislation Related to ESEA Supported by NEA



