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Legislative Action Center

A "New Balance" to Transform Public Schools

Read Great Public Schools for Every Student by 2020, NEA's proposal to revitalize the partnership between federal, state, and local leaders.

Tell Congress: Invest in America's Future, Increase Education Budget

John Wright, a classroom teacher for more than 20 years and president of the Arizona Education Association, was invited to testify at an April 16 hearing titled, "Fiscal Year 2009 Education Appropriations: Improving Teacher Quality." NEA submitted his testimony for the record and sent members of Congress a memorandum with recommendations for the FY09 education appropriations bill.

Get Involved in Campaign 2008!

Visit Education Votes to stay up-to-date on the issues affecting educators this election year and meet activists across the country who are volunteering to make a difference in their communities.

Congressional Report Card: How Did Your Reps Score?

Find out  how your Members of Congress measure up in supporting children, educators, and public schools.

NEA Offers Principles To Improve NCLB

The No Child Left Behind Act is falling short of its goals for student learning. With the law up for reauthorization, NEA offers principles for improving NCLB and encourages Congress to listen to educators' voices  when developing legislative proposals. 

Get the Latest Legislative News

Read NEA's weekly update on the status of federal legislation that affects students, schools and educators. Previous issues of the Federal Legislative Update are archived here.