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NEA Member Named 2019 National Teacher of the Year

April 24, 2019

Rodney Robinson, who spends his days working with at-risk youth as a social studies teacher in a juvenile detention center in Richmond, is named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year and will be honored in a White House ceremony later this spring.

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U.S. Senate approves bill recognizing education support professionals and classified school employees

March 28, 2019

The U.S. Senate approves the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act (H.R. 276). This legislation provides long-overdue appreciation for the exemplary contributions of ESP to our public schools and students they serve.

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Senate bills would provide permanent certainty and protection to aspiring Americans

March 26, 2019

Students and educators who are working in our nation’s public schools are poised to benefit from today’s Senate bill that strives to provide security and protection for aspiring Americans.

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Kentucky Custodial Supervisor Named Education Support Professional of the Year

March 25, 2019

As NEA’s #RedForEd movement takes hold, NEA President applauds Sen. Kamala Harris for for her vision and understanding how attracting and keeping great educators in schools translates to the success of students, as public education is a critical issue in 2020 the election.

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NEA praises Harris educator pay proposal

March 25, 2019

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Dream and Promise Act turns the page on politics of inaction for aspiring new Americans

March 12, 2019

The Dream and Promise Act of 2019, that will provide much need certainty to aspiring Americans, is introduced in the U.S. of House of Representatives; NEA President reacts.

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Betsy DeVos’ voucher plan illustrates how out of touch she is with public education

February 28, 2019

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos reveals a new plan to expand vouchers, despite Congress’ rejecting a similar proposal in 2017.

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Betsy DeVos’ voucher plan illustrates how out of touch she is with public education

February 28, 2019

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos reveals a new plan to expand vouchers, despite Congress’ rejecting a similar proposal in 2017.

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Congress approves bipartisan bill on background checks for gun purchases

February 27, 2019

NEA applauds the House of Representatives for taking the first real, concrete step toward ending gun violence, but urges that there’s more work to be done to keep schools and communities safe.

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Open Your Books! NEA Celebrates Read Across America Day

February 26, 2019

It’s the 22nd year of NEA’s Read Across America! Approximately 45 million educators, parents and students across the U.S. will participate in Read Across America events this year

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NEA Member Named 2019 National Teacher of the Year

U.S. Senate approves bill recognizing education support professionals and classified school employees

Senate bills would provide permanent certainty and protection to aspiring Americans

Kentucky Custodial Supervisor Named Education Support Professional of the Year

NEA praises Harris educator pay proposal

Dream and Promise Act turns the page on politics of inaction for aspiring new Americans

Betsy DeVos’ voucher plan illustrates how out of touch she is with public education

Betsy DeVos’ voucher plan illustrates how out of touch she is with public education

Congress approves bipartisan bill on background checks for gun purchases

Open Your Books! NEA Celebrates Read Across America Day

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