Press Releases

"Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and every eligible voter should have equal access to the ballot," said NEA President Becky Pringle.

The Virginia Education Association (VEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Abigail Spanberger's announced veto of legislation that would have guaranteed Virginia's public employees the right to engage in collective bargaining and protections from retaliation when they do so:

The National Education Association (NEA) today announced that Clinton Smith, University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) professor of special education, will be awarded the 2026 Higher Educator of the Year award.

Celebrating the legacy, impact, and future of Black educators nationwide

NEA President: This week is a time to celebrate the extraordinary impact educators have on our students and our future

Pringle: Educators teach students that voting is both a responsibility of citizenship and a right we must continue to uphold

Becky Pringle: When we invest in educators, we strengthen our schools and our future

“On behalf of the National Education Association’s nearly three million members, we are proud to congratulate Leon – not only for this award and recognition, but for his dedication to all students and his commitment to his school and community,” said NEA President Becky Pringle.

Becky Pringle: We owe it to every student to ensure schools are safe, inclusive places where they can learn and thrive.

Becky Pringle: Students and educators need a budget that funds and protects public education, safeguards essential programs, and invests in our communities.