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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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Teachers Union Leaders on the Anniversary of Parkland Shooting

February 14, 2019

On the anniversary of the deadly gun massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School the National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, Florida Education Association, and the Broward Teachers Union issue a statement and continue push for more legislation addressing gun violence in schools and communities.

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NEA joins Everytown for Gun Safety, AFT to call on lawmakers to adopt proven strategies to make American schools safer

February 11, 2019

NEA joins the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund and the American Federation of Teachers urging lawmakers to not be intimidated by the gun lobby and take immediate action with proven strategies that create safer schools.

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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

Teachers Union Leaders on the Anniversary of Parkland Shooting

NEA joins Everytown for Gun Safety, AFT to call on lawmakers to adopt proven strategies to make American schools safer

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