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The National Education Association (NEA) is more than 3 million people—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.
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How Dismantling the Department of Education Would Harm Students
How Dismantling the Department of Education Would Harm Students
The Trump administration is taking a wrecking ball to public schools—inflicting damage on millions of students across the country in the process—to pay for tax handouts for billionaires.
Protecting Schools and Sacred Spaces From ICE
Protecting Schools and Sacred Spaces From ICE
Our guest is Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of the Justice Action Center, and one of the attorneys leading the PCUN v. Noem lawsuit, which seeks to defend every student’s right to learn without fear.
Your Salary Schedule Is Even More Important Than You Think!
Your Salary Schedule Is Even More Important Than You Think!
Here's why unions fight for short, strong salary schedules that boost their members' career earnings.
How School Support Staff are Feeding Hungry Students and Families
How School Support Staff are Feeding Hungry Students and Families
There is growing food insecurity in America with rising costs of groceries and disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but education support professionals are helping fill the gaps.
Do School Cellphone Bans Work? This Teacher Says Yes.
Do School Cellphone Bans Work? This Teacher Says Yes.
“Was it this easy the whole time?” Teacher Jonathan Buchwalter goes viral on TikTok talking about the positive impact of a cellphone-free classroom.
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87 percent of America’s education standards mentioning Indigenous people and cultures are limited to pre-1900 contexts.
Let’s bring real change
“A contemporary story about a Native boy helps battle stereotyping while also offering lessons that anyone can learn about growing up and honoring your community and your place in it. It doesn’t swim through the tragedy and trauma of what Native culture lost but speaks about the living culture that is here and how kids can get to healing.”
— Anton Treuer, author of "Where Wolves Don't Die"
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In a recent study, 88 percent of students reported their ability to concentrate improved in flexible seating environments.
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“I noticed as we were going that my behavior issues in my classroom started decreasing by a lot. Kids were feeling somewhat in control. They could choose where they wanted to sit for independent work time. Behaviors were going down and engagement was going up....I usually tell people to start with what they have, and then I always remind teachers that you need to still have a spot for your students. Maybe not necessarily a chair or desk, but you need to have a place for all your students.”
— Beth Pittman, first-grade teacher
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NEA members advocate for better pay and benefits, better working conditions, and better learning conditions for students.
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"I’m a proud union member because it provides us with better training, better teachers, and better service for students."
— Glenn Charlie , Elementary Teacher’s Aide, Alaska
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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.