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Recent Press Releases

Gorsuch can’t hide extreme record of ruling against students with disabilities - April 3, 2017

NEA calls for the immediate release of the leaders of Migrant Justice detained by ICE - March 27, 2017

NEA: Children and families among millions of Americans who will lose health coverage - March 24, 2017

Supreme Court ruling on IDEA standards directly debunks Gorsuch’s view - March 22, 2017

NEA president: Trump budget deprives students of opportunity - March 16, 2017

Massachusetts Paraeducator, Braillist Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 11, 2017

Reports reveal Gorsuch repeatedly ruled against students with disabilities - March 9, 2017

NEA: Repealing the Affordable Care Act will harm millions of students and families - March 8, 2017

NEA reacts to Supreme Court sending back case to protect rights of transgender student - March 5, 2017

Voucher schemes have robbed children, taxpayers with no real positive results - March 3, 2017

Educators urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect rights of transgender students - March 2, 2017

Literacy Advocate LeVar Burton and Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, join NEA to Celebrate Read Across America’s 20th anniversary - March 2, 2017

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García: Trump should stand up for students and families - February 28, 2017

NEA reacts to Trump’s plan to roll back protections of transgender students - February 22, 2017

NEA President: now is the time to nominate a candidate who respects American workers - February 15, 2017

Iowa educators: gutting collective negotiating will hurt students - February 14, 2017

Lily Eskelsen García: Children are fearful to go to school as a result of immigration raids - February 10, 2017

Public outcry denies Betsy DeVos mandate despite Senate approval of her nomination - February 7, 2017

NEA calls on Senate to thoroughly vet President Trump’s nominee - January 31, 2017

NEA president to Senate: reject Betsy DeVos and take a stand for students - January 31, 2017

NEA president: Trump’s hateful actions undermine our core values as a nation - January 29, 2017

NEA: more than one million letters emailed to U.S. Senate in opposition to Betsy DeVos - January 27, 2017

NEA president: Trump anti-immigrant agenda undermines our core values as a nation - January 26, 2017

NEA’s Legislative Report Card confirms that bipartisanship can work for students - January 26, 2017

No matter who occupies White House, educators continue fight for students - Janury 20, 2017

California teacher joins growing chorus of opposition to Betsy DeVos’ agenda - January 18, 2017

NEA president: Betsy DeVos is dangerously unqualified to serve as education secretary - January 17, 2017

NEA president comments on bipartisan, bicameral BRIDGE Act - January 12, 2017

NEA president: Jeff Sessions' record makes him unfit to serve as U.S. Attorney General - January 10, 2017

NEA to new Congress: Now is time to renew commitment to public education - January 3, 2017

NEA President comments on bipartisan BRIDGE Act - December 12, 2016

NEA on the Anniversary of ESSA - December 9, 2016

NEA President comments on the nomination of Andrew F. Pudzer - December 8, 2016

NEA Great Public Schools Fund Grants Continue to Contribute to Success - December 7, 2016

NEA on PISA results - December 5, 2016

Mary E. Kusler named Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Advocacy - November 30, 2016

NEA on ESSA Accountability Regulations - November 28, 2016

NEA, labor, civil rights, and faith groups call on Trump to denounce hate-fueled acts - November 18, 2016

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres goes back to school - November 18, 2016

NEA salutes public education’s unsung heroes on National Education Support Professionals Day - November 16, 2016

American Education Week focuses on nation’s commitment to students and educators - November 14, 2015

NEA on Supplement not Supplant Regulations - November 7, 2016

NEA’s Read Across America Public School Library Grants Announced - November 3, 2016

NEA launches GOTV blitz targeting most sought-out voter of 2016 election - October 28, 2016

Educators stand with Hillary in declaring that we must be “Better than Bullying” - October 27, 2016

Trump’s threats to reject election results undermine classroom teaching - October 21, 2016

Former Arizona teacher named Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Social Justice - October 20, 2016

NEA President: Hillary shines again, hands Trump third debate loss in a row - October 19, 2016

NEA President: Community schools can help heal in wake of Hurricane Matthew - October 14, 2016

TOMORROW: NEA President to address hundreds of union members at major “get out the vote” event - October 14, 2016

NEA on Department of Education’s Regulations on Teacher Preparation Programs - October 12, 2016

NEA Appoints Karen White to Deputy Executive Director Position - October 12, 2016

America’s educators laud Clinton middle class tax proposal - October 11, 2016

NEA President: Hillary Clinton wins debate, remains uniquely qualified to lead America - October 9, 2016

NEA president horrified by tape revealing Donald Trump bragged about sexual assault - October 7, 2016

Thousands “walk in” for public schools in largest coordinated education action in history - October 6, 2016

Education International Report: Bridge International Academies endangers students - October 5, 2016

NEA welcomes Congressional update to career and technical education bill - September 14, 2016

Donald Trump is ‘clueless about what works’ for students, public education - September 8, 2016

Educators: Sen. Kelly Ayotte is a burden on New Hampshire students, families - September 1, 2016

NEA on ESSA Regulations - August 31, 2016

Victory for Students as California Supreme Court Rejects Review of Vergara Appeal - August 22, 2016

NEA offers comments on Proposed Regulations for New Federal Education Law - August 1, 2016

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García addresses DNC convention - July 25, 2016

NEA and VEA presidents comment on Clinton’s selection of running mate - July 22, 2016

NEA President comments on Donald Trump’s choice for vice president - July 15, 2016

U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray earn NEA’s highest honor - July 7, 2016

National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes addresses fellow NEA members - July 7, 2016

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA Executive Director John Stocks to the 95th NEA Representative Assembly - July 6, 2015

Michigan and Mississippi educators reelected to NEA executive committee - July 6, 2016

Education Support Professional of the Year Delivers Remarks to NEA Representative Assembly - July 5, 2016

Hillary to Educators: “I’m with you” - July 5, 2016

Educators double down on protecting rights of LGBTQ students and members - July 4, 2016

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García to the 95th NEA Representative Assembly - July 4, 2016

National Education Association honors 13 human and civil rights heroes - July 3, 2016

The NEA Social Justice Activist of the Year: California’s Union City Educators - June 30, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Address NEA Representative Assembly - June 29, 2016

Supreme Court upholds much-needed diversity in Fisher decision - June 23, 2016

NEA: Court ruling will harm the health and education of millions of children - June 23, 2016

NEA President: Enough is enough!  - June 22, 2016

Educators Rising Standards Form Bedrock for Grow-Your -Own Teacher Pipeline - June 22, 2016

National Unions Coordinate Support for Orlando Community - June 14, 2016

NEA president to detained student: I wish I could say happy graduation - June 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton clinches historic nomination - June 7, 2016

Teachers go to Washington to demand vote on Supreme Court nominee - May 18, 2016

NEA President: ESSA empowers educators and students to return their focus to teaching and learning in the classroom - May 18, 2016

NEA President: Every child has the right to feel safe, welcomed and valued - May 13, 2016

Education Support Professionals Honored as White House ‘Champions of Change’ - May 11, 2016

NEA, National PTA Encourage Americans to #ThankATeacher - May 3, 2016

NEA member Jahana Hayes named 2016 National Teacher of the Year - April 28, 2016

NEA members push Hillary Clinton to victory in key states - April 26, 2016

Civics, history and social studies teachers to U.S. Senate: do your job - April 26, 2016

Clinton’s New York win cements her march towards Democratic nomination - April 19, 2016

NEA on ESSA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee - April 19, 2016

NEA President: Stakes are high for students and families in Supreme Court case - April 18, 2016

NEA on NCEA vs STATE decision - April 15, 2016

Vergara v. State of California Decision Reversed - April 14, 2016

NEA on Minnesota Lawsuit Challenging Due-Process Laws for Teachers - April 14, 2016

Supreme Court reaffirms collective bargaining in landmark case - March 29, 2016

NEA on ESSA Negotiated Rulemaking Committee - March 18, 2016

NEA President: The American people are counting on the Senate to do its job - March 16, 2016

Clinton wins in key states, builds more momentum to her nomination - March 15, 2016

California Paraeducator Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 12, 2016

NEA: Lower court’s ruling will harm the health and education of millions of children - March 9, 2016

NEA President: voters are looking for a leader to unite, not divide, Americans - March 1, 2016

Educators for Hillary gear up for Super Tuesday after decisive South Carolina Clinton win - February 27, 2016

NEA’s Annual Read Across America Reading Tour Takes Flight - February 26, 2016

California Educators Appeal Decision in Meritless Vergara Lawsuit - February 25, 2016

NEA seeks reversal of deeply-flawed Vergara decision - February 24, 2016

NEA Vice President: Educators are committed to getting ESSA right for all students - February 23, 2016  

Following key Nevada win, Educators for Hillary roll up sleeves and get back to work - February 20, 2016

Across America, thousands stand up for public schools - February 17, 2016

NEA President on passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia - February 13, 2016

NEA President: Budget rightly shines spotlight on education, students - February 9, 2016

NEA on Department of Education’s Guidance on Testing Action Plan - February 3, 2016

NEA President: Educators help Clinton to victory in Iowa caucuses - February 2, 2016

Annual NEA Congressional report card shows bipartisanship can work for students - January 25, 2016

Lily Eskelsen García: Dr. King’s words and legacy continue to inspire education activists - January 18, 2016

Lily Eskelsen García: Educators share President Obama’s vision for America - Jan 12, 2016

Supreme Court Hears How Friedrichs v. CTA Threatens Fairness, Public Services, Middle Class - Jan 11, 2016

NEA announces partnership with Educators Rising - Jan 11, 2016

Educators welcome White House spotlight on gun violence epidemic in America - January 5, 2016

Educators welcome education investments to create more opportunities for students - December 18, 2015

Educators welcome new education law to create greater opportunity for every student - December 10, 2015

U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote - December 9, 2015

NEA congratulates Terry Holliday on NBPTS election - December 4, 2015

NEA welcomes historic step to usher in new era in public education - December 2, 2015

NEA president supports the Every Student Succeeds Act - Novmber 30, 2015

NEA president marks 40th anniversary of landmark IDEA legislation - November 29, 2015

NEA president encouraged by bipartisan and bicameral approach to fix broken law - November 19, 2015

Hundreds of amici file 24 briefs with U.S. Supreme Court to support public services, and a strong middle class in Friedrichs v. CTA - November 17, 2015

NEA president welcomes Congressional plans to take next step in ESEA reauthorization - November 13, 2015

GOP presidential candidates offer up more failed economic, immigration plans - November 10, 2015

Statement of support to the students of the University of Missouri - November 10, 2015

NEA president reacts to court ruling leaving aspiring New Americans and families in limbo - November 10, 2015

BetterLesson, NEA ANNOUNCE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CAREER TEACHER SUCCESS - November 9, 2015

NEA gives the Department of Ed’s Guide to Supporting Undocumented Youth an A+ - November 6, 2015

Unions file respondents’ brief in Supreme Court case that threatens working families - November 6, 2015

NEA president on Higher Education Act at 50: let’s reclaim its promise as a public good - November 6, 2015

School board races in two major metro areas steal national political spotlight - November 4, 2015

NEA files friend of the court brief in Fisher II case before the U.S. Supreme Court - November 3, 2015

NEA, CTQ and National Board Host Event on Advancing the Profession - November 2, 2015

Republican presidential candidates ignore students and working families - October 28, 2015

NEA on NAEP Scores - October 28, 2015

NEA and The SCEA comment on disturbing South Carolina high school video - October 28, 2015

NEA President reacts to Obama administration announcement on over testing - October 24, 2015

NEA president comments on House passage of District of Columbia school voucher bill - October 21, 2015

Education gets air time in first Democratic presidential debate - October 13, 2015

Educators eager to hear substance on issues affecting students - October 13, 2015

NEA ramps up National Bullying Prevention Month: identify, intervene, advocate - October 7, 2015

NEA President: Clinton is a strong leader who will do what is best for America's students - October 3, 2015

NEA reacts to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s resignation - October 2, 2015

Oregon Education Association and National Education Association Presidents react to Oregon school shooting - October 1, 2015

Federal court dismisses meritless lawsuit seeking to silence voices of educators - September 30, 2014

NEA President reacts to new proposal from Education Secretary Duncan - September 30, 2015

NEA welcomes Clinton’s support to repeal excise tax on high-cost plans - September 30, 2015

Massachusetts Paraeducator Awarded National Honor - September 28, 2015

Educators welcome tax relief as new school year gets underway across the U.S. - September 17, 2015

Statement from NEA President on Washington Educators’ Strike September 9, 2015

Lily Eskelsen García to visit schools in Georgia, South Carolina Mississippi and Louisiana  - September 8, 2015

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García stands in solidarity with #FightForDyett - September 2, 2015

Chester Upland educators 'Walking the Walk' - August 27, 2015

New PDK/Gallup poll shows continued skepticism over value of standardized tests - August 24, 2015

Statement by NEA President on passing of Julian Bond - August 16, 2015

NEA president Lily Eskelsen García welcomes steps to finalize education bill - July 30, 2015

NEA’s García Elected Vice President, North America and Caribbean of Education International - July 23, 2015

NEA urges independent investigation of missing teacher trainees from teachers’ college in Mexico - July 21, 2015

NEA President reacts to historic ESEA vote - July 16, 2015

NEA President reacts to Senate Opportunity Dashboard vote - July 15, 2015

NEA delegates elect new members to Executive Committee and Board of Directors - July 6, 2015

2015 National Teacher of the Year addresses colleagues at NEA convention - July 6, 2015

NEA honors leaders of PBS, CPB with Friend of Education Award - July 6, 2015

Educators choose NEA Social Justice Activist of the Year - July 5, 2015

Ellsworth educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 4, 2015

Chicagoland educator elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 4, 2015

NEA's Education Support Professional of the Year: We must be a united front for our students and public schools - July 4, 2015

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA Executive Director John C. Stocks to the 94th NEA Representative Assembly - July 4, 2015

Educators honor union activist and immigration reform champion Eliseo Medina- July 3, 2015

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García to the 94th NEA Representative Assembly - July 3, 2015

Statement from NEA President on the death of Ronald Thorpe - July 1, 2015

Kids Pack Libraries to Read Across Orlando - July 1, 2015

Lawsuit Seeks to Curtail Freedom of Firefighters, Teachers, Nurses, First-Responders to Stick Together and Advocate for Better Public Services, Better Communities - June 30, 2015

Supreme Court takes ‘monumental step’ by making marriage equality the law - June 26, 2015

Supreme Court rejects attempt to dismantle Affordable Care Act - June 25, 2015

More than 7,000 educators will gather to discuss, vote on key education issues - June 24, 2015

Ten national education advocacy groups call on Senate to put kids first - June 23, 2015

Educators to honor human and civil rights heroes in Orlando, Florida - June 22, 2015

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Senator Bernie Sanders - June 18, 2015

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Gov. Martin O'Malley - June 18, 2015

Decision in Ohio v. Clark avoids putting educators in law enforcement role - June 18, 2015

NEA President Lily Eskelsen García meets with Secretary Hillary Clinton - June, 8 2015

National PTA and NEA Team Up to Honor Educators Nationwide During Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day - May 5, 2015

NEA President on Vergara appeal filing: due process protects students - May 1, 2015

NEA celebrates School Nutrition Employee Week and School Lunch Hero Day - April 30, 2015

Educators welcome legislation to repeal excise tax on high-cost health plans - April 28, 2015

NEA member Shanna Peeples named 2015 National Teacher of the Year - April 27, 2015

Educators: students need opportunity, not just tests - April 21, 2015

NEA president on Senate HELP ESEA bill - April 16, 2015

Educators mark 50th anniversary of ESEA - April 10, 2015

NEA president comments on Senate action on rewrite of ESEA - April 7, 2015

Educators to spring into Wave of Action on eve of 50th anniversary of ESEA - April 6, 2015

NEA releases report finding flaws with Affordable Care Act excise tax on high-cost health plans- April 2, 2015

NEA President to Gov. Cuomo: students need more time to learn and foster creativity - April 1, 2015

U.S. House Republican leaders set to repeat budget mistakes of the past

- March 17, 2015

California paraeducator and activist named 2015 NEA National Education Support Professional of the Year

- March 6, 2015 

NEA names new political director - March 3, 2015

Millions to celebrate annual NEA's Read Across America Day March 2 - March 2, 2015

Educators urge U.S. House to continue to work on federal education law rewrite - February 27, 2015

Educators ramp up nationwide campaign and launch "Get it Right" ad blitz
- February 16, 2015

NEA supports teachers challenging constitutionality of evaluations - Febraury 5, 2015

Science teacher Mr. Towne: all students can achieve at high levels with appropriate support - February 5, 2015

NEA President: Pres. Barack Obama sets right budget priorities for America - February 2, 2015

National Education Association issues legislative report card for Congress - January 30, 2015

1st grade teacher Rachelle Moore: All students need equal educational opportunities - January 27, 2015

Educators: students need time to learn and foster creativity - January 21, 2015 

Educators encouraged by President Obama’s focus on opportunity agenda - January 20, 2015Tenure safeguards good teachers from being fired for bad reasons - January 14, 2015

NEA calls for more equal opportunity in No Child Left Behind reauthorization - January 12, 2015

NEA on the Administration’s Community Colleges Proposal - January 9, 2015

NEA on the Department’s College Ratings Framework - December 19, 2014

NEA President: Historic new investment in E-Rate is a critical win for students - December 11, 2014

Statement of NEA President Lily Eskelsen García and Executive Director John Stocks - December 4, 2014

Teacher/Educator leadership key to improving student learning, advancing profession - December 3, 2014

New report estimates $54 million in charter school fraud in New York state in 2014 - December 1, 2014

NEA on the Department’s Teacher Preparation Regulations November 25, 2014

NEA President on grand jury’s failure to bring indictment in Brown killing - November 24, 2014

NEA: Educators welcome White House's administrative action to keep families together - November 19, 2014

National Education Association Health Information Network ensures more students are learning-ready with Breakfast in the Classroom - November 19, 2014

NEA salutes public education’s unsung heroes - November 18, 2014

NEA President: Increasing E-Rate funding is good for students and smart public policy - November 17, 2014

American Education Week focuses on nation's commitment to students and educators - November 17, 2014

NEA on the Department’s Guidance on Waiver Renewals - November 13, 2014

National Education Association kicks off NEA’s Degrees Not Debt Week of Action - November 10, 2014

NEA on Dept. of Education’s ‘Excellent Educators for All’ state guidance - November 10, 2014

NEA: Election of Tom Wolf is victory for PA students and families - November 4, 2014

Remarks by NEA President Lily Eskelsen García at Rally for Gary Peters and Mark Schauer at Wayne State University in Detroit - November 1, 2014

Michigan educators: trust us when we say Gov. Snyder cut $1 billion in education - October 31, 2014

Department of Education’s New Gainful Employment Rule ‘a Welcome First Step’ - October 30, 2014

NEA President to pound pavement with educators and candidates during six-state GOTV blitz - October 30, 2014

Iowa educators: Don't trust GOP Senate candidate Joni Ernst on education - October 28, 2014

New Social Compact for American Education Provides a New Framework for Strong Accountability System - October 28, 2014

Statement on school shooting in Marysville, Wash. - October 24, 2014

NEA on the Department’s Guidance to Protect Students with Disabilities - October 23, 2014

NEA Leader to HBCU Faculty: 'We must raise our voices and fight for resources needed for minority student institutions to survive and thrive' - October 17, 2014

NEA: Standardized testing mania hurts students, does nothing to close gaps - October 16, 2014

NEA Leader to Provide Keynote Address at HBCU Faculty Conference in Raleigh - October 15, 2014

NEA Statement on the Life of Dr. Paul Hubbert - October 15, 2014

NEA: Hawaii can’t afford to go back to the bad Lingle-Aiona days - October 14, 2014

Teacher Ashley Pledger: Tom Cotton is hurting Arkansas students - October 14, 2014

NEA: Kansas Chemistry teacher calls out Gov. Brownback on his “real life” experiment - October 10, 2014

Teacher Vivian Connell: Ask your local teachers about Thom Tillis’ education budget cuts - October 7, 2014

New report exposes more than $30 million in proven or suspected fraud in Pennsylvania charter industry October 1, 2014

NEA on the Department's Promise to Fight Inequity in Education October 1, 2014

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