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Looming Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Schools and Communities

Looming Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Schools and Communities
Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid that threaten the healthcare that tens of millions of families rely on—all in the name of tax cuts for the wealthy.
Four Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Slashes Public School Funding

Four Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Slashes Public School Funding
The administration’s “skinny” budget calls on Congress to cut billions in education spending.
How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect

How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect
More states adopt NEA ESP Bill of Rights to say “One job should be enough!”
We Will Never Stop Teaching African American History

We Will Never Stop Teaching African American History
In the face of political threats, all educators should recommit to teaching the truth.
Register for our Facilitated Classroom Management Series Online Blended Learning Courses

Register for our Facilitated Classroom Management Series Online Blended Learning Courses
Effective classroom management allows educators to shape a positive learning environment that benefits all students.
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About 1 in 3 college students currently rely on Pell Grants to pay for college tuition and expenses.
Let’s bring real change

— Faron Haase (left), graduate student, Missouri
Read: Pell Grants and the Future Teachers Relying on Them
Choosing books based on students’ interests can help them see reading as entertainment the way they do video games.
Let’s bring real change

— Marcia Hoyle Walkama, librarian, Massachusetts
Read: Raising Literacy Rates in the Digital Age
When LGBTQ+ young people lack adult acceptance, it increases their risk of suicide attempts.
Let’s bring real change

— Mary Jane Chiles, retired educator
Read: ‘I Won’t Change You’
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Teaching Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom
Although Juneteenth is commemorated when most K-12 schools are on summer break, it remains a valuable part of our nation's history and an essential reminder of slavery's legacy in the United States. To help educators include it in their curricular materials, we've compiled background reading, lessons, and recommended book lists.
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The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest
professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of
public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of
education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has
affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities
across the United States.