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Funding for 370,000 education jobs at risk if Senate eliminates state and local tax deduction

November 14, 2017

A Republican tax plan to give to the wealthiest and corporations while jeopardizing state and local revenue to support public education comes under scrutiny by NEA. NEA provides a supporting analysis of the potential effects on public funding this plan will have.

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American Education Week Focuses on Public Schools for All

November 13, 2017

The 96th annual American Education Week will be celebrated by communities across the country. NEA promotes its “Public Schools For All,” social media campaign.

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Nearly 250,000 education jobs at risk if Congress eliminates state and local tax deduction

November 9, 2017

New Republican tax plan poised to give to the wealthy and corporations while eliminating state and local revenue to support public education. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts.

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NEA President applauds Phil Murphy as New Jersey’s next governor

November 7, 2017

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia applauds New Jersey voters for electing a governor who ran on “Getting Education Right” platform.

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NEA President congratulates Ralph Northam as Virginia’s next governor

November 7, 2017

Voters in Virginia elected the candidate who put education and educators at the forefront of his campaign.

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NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries

November 7, 2017

The Trump administration’s plans to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua puts the lives of thousands of families who have legally worked and resided in the United States for decades at risk for deportation; NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts.

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NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries

November 7, 2017

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NEA President: tax cut is giveaway to wealthiest funded on backs of students and working families

November 2, 2017

Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts to a massive, $5 trillion tax plan that provides huge tax breaks for the wealthiest and corporations, would put middle-class families at risk of higher taxes, jeopardize students’ education.

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Americans need ‘A Better Deal,’ strong unions to get ahead in rigged economy

November 1, 2017

Senate and House Democrats revealed their economic agenda that would work to strengthen labor unions and help to ensure a stronger, more robust economy that works for all Americans. Lily Eskelsen Garcia, NEA President was there and issued a statement.

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Lily Eskelsen García: Arrest of 10-year-old with cerebral palsy is morally repulsive

October 30, 2017

A 10-year old with cerebral palsy is arrested by ICE after emergency surgery and banished - alone - to a detention center. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia issues a statement about how morally corrupt the Trump administration has become.

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Funding for 370,000 education jobs at risk if Senate eliminates state and local tax deduction

American Education Week Focuses on Public Schools for All

Nearly 250,000 education jobs at risk if Congress eliminates state and local tax deduction

NEA President applauds Phil Murphy as New Jersey’s next governor

NEA President congratulates Ralph Northam as Virginia’s next governor

NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries

NEA President: America has moral obligation to protect TPS beneficiaries

NEA President: tax cut is giveaway to wealthiest funded on backs of students and working families

Americans need ‘A Better Deal,’ strong unions to get ahead in rigged economy

Lily Eskelsen García: Arrest of 10-year-old with cerebral palsy is morally repulsive

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