Safe and Just Schools in 2021 and Beyond
NEA is here to ensure we rebuild schools with an emphasis on equity, return to the classroom safely, protect the most vulnerable students, and help educators navigate their rights and responsibilities amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
As schools and campuses reopen, it’s a make-or-break moment for the future of education. To ensure the safety and success of you and your students — during the COVID-19 pandemic, and long after — we’ve assembled helpful classroom resources, professional development, legal guidance, and advocacy opportunities to help educators turn this crisis into an opportunity to build back better.
Recent Updates
NEA Survey: Only 1 in 5 Educators Have Been Vaccinated
Vast majority of educators say they will feel safer about working in-person as a result of the vaccine.
Educators Fight to Get Vaccinated
After months of union-led activism, a group of very vulnerable teachers in Texas has received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers Educator Questions About COVID-19
NEA and AFT host a virtual “fireside chat” with the nation's leading infectious-disease expert.
New CDC guidance is first step, now leaders must make the investments to keep educators and students safe
Leaders cannot pick and choose which guidelines to follow and which students get resources to keep them safe
As Educators Struggle With Stress, Unions Step In
The trauma of living—and teaching—through a pandemic has pushed many educators to the breaking point. Their unions are helping with trainings and newly bargained resources.
What COVID-19 Taught Us About Special Education
Students with special needs, their parents, and educators faced uniquely complicated challenges during the pandemic.
Popular Resources
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
Learn about your rights and remedies if you contract COVID-19 at work.
NEA Position on COVID-19 Vaccines
NEA supports widespread use of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations.
COVID-19 Reporting System
Report COVID-19 cases and health and safety issues in your school or district.
COVID-19–Related Micro-Credentials
Now's the perfect time to demonstrate your competence in subjects that are particularly relevant when coping with the impact of COVID-19.
Technology Integration 101
Learn how to integrate digital tools (Google docs, QR codes, student response systems and more) into classroom lessons.
Cultivating Socially Just Environments
Deepen your understanding of how to cultivate socially just educational environments.
Cultural Competence Standard
Examine cultural contexts and learn to interact across cultural contexts with sensitivity to differences like economics, race, and disability. (For education support professionals.)
Join the Community of Educators Navigating COVID-19 Together
Join our Facebook group to connect with NEA members in your states and locals to seek and share important information about how COVID-19 is affecting your communities and what’s being done to support your students and one another.
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