NEA Congratulates
President Bush on Reelection

Statement by
National Education Association President Reg Weaver
on Results of the 2004 Election

"On behalf of the National Education Association's 2.7 million members, I congratulate President Bush on his reelection. NEA will continue to seek common ground with the Bush Administration in efforts to expand educational opportunity and make public schools great for every child.

"This is truly a critical time for children and public education. NEA and its members strongly support the goals of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Our members have always worked hard to advance those goals. Imagine the successes our children and students, teachers and education support professionals would realize if our country were to commit to investing in smaller class sizes, well-trained teachers, early childhood and after school programs, and up-to-date textbooks and materials.

"It is essential that the Administration and Congress listen to, and act positively on, the concerns of teachers, parents, administrators, and state and local policymakers. An investment in education is an investment in America and its future security."

November 3, 2004

Contact:

Daniel Kaufman , (202) 822-7268
Denise Cardinal , (202) 822-7239

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The National Education Association is the nation’s largest professional employee organization, representing 2.7 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers.