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Good education means learning to read, write and most importantly learn how to learn so that you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up.
Quote by: Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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From fully funding Title I and IDEA to voting rights and making our schools safe, we are advocating for our students, our schools, and our communities.
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Since taking office, President Biden has scored major wins for students and educators, from reopening schools safely, to addressing inequities exacerbated by the pandemic, to overseeing a historic reinvestment in public education.
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The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
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