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NEA statement reacting to Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s travel ban

June 26, 2018

A Supreme Court ruling leaves in place Donald Trump’s Executive Order banning travelers and refugees from certain Muslim-majority countries. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García reacts, citing Trump’s inhumane and sad ban of Muslims.

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First lady Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Campaign are among 12 recipients of prestigious annual NEA award

June 25, 2018

The National Education Association will honor 12 individuals and organizations for continuing the quest for human and civil rights in America.

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NEA president reacts to radical Trump plans to merge federal agencies

June 21, 2018

While the American public reels from the humanitarian crisis that Donald Trump created along the U.S.-Mexico border, reports of a Trump administration plan to merge two critical federal agencies surface. NEA President calls it an ‘ill-conceived’ and ‘poorly timed’ distraction.

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NEA president: Republican leaders’ immigration bills are inhumane

June 18, 2018

As the world watches the horrific images of crying babies separated from their parents, House Republicans move forward - against the wishes of Americans and Congress - to eradicate the Dream Act. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts.

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National Education Association Presidents reacts to yet another school shooting

May 25, 2018

NEA President offers assistance, condolences to the Noblesville, Indiana community after a school shooting at Noblesville Middle School.

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Alaska Paraeducator Wins “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” (RISE) Award, To Be Honored at Ceremony in Washington D.C.

May 19, 2018

Alaska paraeducator and NEA’s 2018 Education Support Professional (ESP) of the year, Sherry Shaw, will be one of five honored in Washington D.C. as one of the 2018 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award winners.

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Texas State Teachers Association and National Education Association Presidents react to Santa Fe, TX school shooting

May 18, 2018

National Education Association Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts to a shooting in a Houston area school, demands that elected representatives in Washington and Austin take every necessary step to keep our schools, students, and educators safe from gun violence.

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National Teacher Day honors America's educators

May 7, 2018

As part of this year’s celebration of National Teacher Day, the National Education Association conducted an online poll, asking teachers, “What do you want for National Teacher Day?”

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NEA Member Named 2018 National Teacher of the Year

April 20, 2018

American educators have spoken: they overwhelmingly reject proposals to arm teachers and other school personnel, according to a new poll.

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New Tax Law

April 2018

The new tax law has specific implications for older Americans.

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NEA statement reacting to Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s travel ban

First lady Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Campaign are among 12 recipients of prestigious annual NEA award

NEA president reacts to radical Trump plans to merge federal agencies

NEA president: Republican leaders’ immigration bills are inhumane

National Education Association Presidents reacts to yet another school shooting

Alaska Paraeducator Wins “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” (RISE) Award, To Be Honored at Ceremony in Washington D.C.

Texas State Teachers Association and National Education Association Presidents react to Santa Fe, TX school shooting

National Teacher Day honors America's educators

NEA Member Named 2018 National Teacher of the Year

New Tax Law

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