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DACAmented educators and students to Congress: Pass the Dream Act now

October 25, 2017

Students, Educators, political and education leaders team up to highlight the impact of the White House’s decision to rescind DACA, urging Congress to fight for Dreamers.

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Lily Eskelsen García responds to White House immigration principles

October 19, 2017

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts to White House principles issued regarding the fate of America’s Dreamers, says the ‘clock is ticking’ and urges Congress to act now to protect DACA.

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NEA President: Congress should put children first and reauthorize CHIP

September 29, 2017

National Education Association urges Congress to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides crucial health coverage to 9 million American children in families who do not qualify for Medicaid.

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Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People

September 28, 2017

As the Janus case loomed over everyday working Americans, union leaders, including NEA’s Lily Eskelsen Garcia issued powerful statements.

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NEA and Missouri NEA Presidents react to verdict of St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley

September 25, 2017

When Jason Stockley, a St. Louis, Missouri former city police officer, was found not guilty in the shooting death of black motorist Anthony Lamar Smith, NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia issued a statement urging the building of bridges between community leaders and law enforcement.

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Nevada Educators and National Education Association Join in Clark County Suit

September 21, 2017

NEA and the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) team up in a lawsuit to support and unify educators in Clark County, NV. NSEA President Ruben Murillo Jr. and NEA President Lily Eskelsen García issued a message to members of the Clark County Education Association.

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NEA President: our thoughts and prayers are with Freeman High School

September 13, 2017

National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García offers condolences, reiterates duty and responsibility as professional educators in the wake of school shooting at Freeman High School in Rockford, Washington.

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NEA members help brothers and sisters affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

September 11, 2017

Members of the NEA team up to help educators and their families affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. NEA and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) jointly represent educators in Florida and they have combined fundraising efforts and resource websites.

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Remarks As Prepared Of Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President For The National Press Club

September 8, 2017

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia’s National Press Club speech, 2017.

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NEA Decries Weakening Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault

September 7, 2017

Title IX protections for campus sexual assault and harassment survivors will weaken, according to new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education; NEA President Lily Eselsen Garcia reacts.

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DACAmented educators and students to Congress: Pass the Dream Act now

Lily Eskelsen García responds to White House immigration principles

NEA President: Congress should put children first and reauthorize CHIP

Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People

NEA and Missouri NEA Presidents react to verdict of St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley

Nevada Educators and National Education Association Join in Clark County Suit

NEA President: our thoughts and prayers are with Freeman High School

NEA members help brothers and sisters affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

Remarks As Prepared Of Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President For The National Press Club

NEA Decries Weakening Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault

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