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We're Fighting for the Right to a Great Public School
NEA President Reg Weaver recalls the passion for teaching he’s felt over a 30-year career: “There’s no feeling like seeing children’s eyes brighten up as they discover a world of opportunity.” He reminds listeners in his 60-second May radio spot that we're a team fighting for great public schools -- including smaller class sizes, adequate funding, and access to a rigorous curriculum -- for every child.
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 How much do you know about AAPIs? The students, almost five percent of the U.S. public school population, are diverse and represent more than 50 ethnic groups and over 100 languages. They're one the fastest growing groups in the nation.
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 NABE has demonstrated leadership and shares our goal of providing a great public school for every child. It's the only national professional organization devoted to representing bilingual learners and educators.
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 Some young English language learners brush up on their skills in this slideshow, which offers tips for helping children in your classroom master the English language.
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Equal access to local and national communications resources is a necessity. NEA and our partner, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights want to help low-income families, the elderly, minorities, and individuals with disabilities make the switch to digital television February 2009 and spread the word about coupons for converter box purchases.
NEA has more on the converter box coupon program.
NEA Report Dismisses Grim View of Black Student Achievement 
Some of nation’s most prestigious colleges are reporting higher graduation rates for blacks than for whites. And, black high school graduates have closed the gap with white students in the percentage completing a mid-level curriculum. Ajuan Mance, Associate Professor of English at Mills College in California, says the media overlooks these gains because "Black people only become visible when they’re perceived as underachievers or in crisis."
 Our Texas affiliate is using the airwaves -- on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border -- to encourage Hispanic parents to get involved in their children's education. "A student's success doesn't just depend on grades, it depends on you." The ad also stresses that kids' academic advancement, future earning power, and potential for a secure lifestyle improve dramatically when parents are in the picture.
We know that caregivers of all children have their best interests at heart. Here's a look at our newest outreach effort aimed at Africans and Caribbeans.
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