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NEA kicks off “We Count” campaign to promote participation in 2020 census

January 30, 2020

NEA launches “We Count”, a campaign promoting participation in the 2020 census through the engagement of its million members and their communities on the once-every-decade process mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

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NEA: Latest Legislative Report Card shows some signs of bipartisanship

January 22, 2020

Broad support for students and public education exists when leaders are willing to put bills on the floor.

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Educators Applaud Bipartisan House Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rules

January 16, 2020

National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García reacts to the House passage of H.J. Res. 76 to overturn the U.S. Department of Education’s revised 2019 Borrower Defense to Repayment rule.

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NEA statement on the U.S. House impeachment vote

December 18, 2019

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia issues a statement in support of the impeachment of Donald Trump.

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NEA hails huge win for students as Congress passes significant increase in education funding

December 17, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.3 billion increase in education funding, and rejected the Trump/DeVos privatization scheme agenda.

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Educators Energized After Hearing From Top 2020 Candidates At Public Education Forum 2020

December 14, 2019

Educators, students, and parents are recharged and ready to play an integral role in choosing the next president after attending the “Public Education Forum 2020: Equity and Opportunity for All”.

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Education, Civil Rights and Community Groups Respond to News of Planned Protest at Democratic Presidential Forum in Pittsburgh

December 13, 2019

Several leaders of the 11 organizations collaborated to host a forum on public education with eight Democratic presidential candidates. Combined, they represent more than 7 million Americans. All decried privatization, education justice inequities. Their statements are detailed in this press release.

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Education, Civil Rights and Community Groups Respond to News of Planned Protest at Democratic Presidential Forum in Pittsburgh

December 13, 2019

Several leaders of the 11 organizations co-hosting a forum on public education with eight Democratic presidential candidates this weekend.

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NEA reacts to Buttigieg plan to strengthen America’s public schools

December 9, 2019

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia praises Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s positive ideas and strategies to boost public education.

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National Education Association releases Strong Public Schools 2020 candidate interviews

December 4, 2019

The National Education Association interviewed five presidential candidates (Sen. Michael Bennet, Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren) and released them to its members, and will move on to the next phase in its presidential primary recommendation process.

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NEA kicks off “We Count” campaign to promote participation in 2020 census

NEA: Latest Legislative Report Card shows some signs of bipartisanship

Educators Applaud Bipartisan House Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rules

NEA statement on the U.S. House impeachment vote

NEA hails huge win for students as Congress passes significant increase in education funding

Educators Energized After Hearing From Top 2020 Candidates At Public Education Forum 2020

Education, Civil Rights and Community Groups Respond to News of Planned Protest at Democratic Presidential Forum in Pittsburgh

Education, Civil Rights and Community Groups Respond to News of Planned Protest at Democratic Presidential Forum in Pittsburgh

NEA reacts to Buttigieg plan to strengthen America’s public schools

National Education Association releases Strong Public Schools 2020 candidate interviews

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