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PISA 2018: New Results, but Still Doesn’t Measure Student Success.

December 3, 2019

Improved test scores from a major international student test assessment organization shows a slight improvement for U. S. students, but NEA President Lily Eskelsen García warns not to overstate these results. She explains why and gives her statement in this press release.

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Educators celebrate re-election of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

November 18, 2019

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ re-election is celebrated by the National Education Association, whose president, Lily Eskelsen Garcia applauded for making Louisiana’s students and public schools central to his campaign.

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Educator Unions Stand Together Deeply Saddened by Another Tragic School Shooting and Death

November 14, 2019

In the wake of another school shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, state and national education leaders plead to federal and state lawmakers to take quick action to put an end to these horrific shootings.

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Educators celebrate Beshear/Coleman Victory In Kentucky

November 5, 2019

In celebration of Andy Beshear’s and Jacqueline Coleman’s victories as Kentucky’s next Governor and Lt. Governor, National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García issued this press release.

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Virginia voters deliver major victory for students and public schools in legislative elections

November 5, 2019

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia declares big win for education after results of Virginia legislative elections; issues statement.

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Educators applaud House Education and Labor Committee passage of the College Affordability Act

October 31, 2019

The House Education and Labor Committee passed the College Affordability Act (H.R. 4674), which will reauthorize and improve the Higher Education Act. National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García praises its passage and issues a statement.

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NEA applauds Warren plan to strengthen America’s public schools

October 21, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren releases her education plan, National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen issues a statement.

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Educators applaud introduction of the College Affordability Act

October 15, 2019

The National Education Association’s President, Lily Eskelsen Garcia, applauds House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott’s introduction of the College Affordability Act.

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NEA: Trump administration broke law when it ended DACA

October 14, 2019

The National Education Association filed a legal brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, citing that the action the Trump administration took to end DACA is against the law.

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NEA President: DeVos & Conway Unqualified “To Talk About How to Best Help Students Succeed”

October 1, 2019

Betsy DeVos and Kellyanne Conway continue to advance Trump’s plan to cut billions of dollars from public schools to fund private and religious schools. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia issues a statement, blasts Conway and DeVos, calling them unqualified to understand what students need.

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PISA 2018: New Results, but Still Doesn’t Measure Student Success.

Educators celebrate re-election of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

Educator Unions Stand Together Deeply Saddened by Another Tragic School Shooting and Death

Educators celebrate Beshear/Coleman Victory In Kentucky

Virginia voters deliver major victory for students and public schools in legislative elections

Educators applaud House Education and Labor Committee passage of the College Affordability Act

NEA applauds Warren plan to strengthen America’s public schools

Educators applaud introduction of the College Affordability Act

NEA: Trump administration broke law when it ended DACA

NEA President: DeVos & Conway Unqualified “To Talk About How to Best Help Students Succeed”

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