As educators, we believe that every child, no matter their grade, color or zip code, deserves a safe and welcoming school where they can thrive. But for too long, certain politicians have deprived our public schools the resources they need to reach and teach every child. Returning to our schools and campuses schools provides a valuable opportunity to address those long-standing inequities in public education. Below, you'll find practical advice and helpful resources to help you establish more just practices at your school, with more in our library.
Latest Updates
Students of Color with Disabilities Face Deep Inequities Made Worse by Pandemic
New study warns of growing crisis that requires commitment to funding and a race-conscious response.
NEA Panel Focuses on Extended Learning Post-COVID
Rethinking learning opportunities outside school hours and walls can be a “game changer.”
Finding the Lost Students of the Pandemic
Educators have gone above and beyond to locate missing students, and their work is not done.
‘No child of any age should go hungry’
Education Support Professionals call for passage of a federal law providing free meals to all students.
Voices of Leaders for Just Schools
Insight into how we can design a path forward for learning and education justice through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Educating Students with Disabilities in a Pandemic
Paraprofessional April Burch discusses the unique experience of educating students with disabilities during a pandemic.
Professional Learning Opportunities
NEA offers many webinars, blended learning courses, and micro-credentials that can help educators create safe, welcoming, and equitable spaces for students, families, and peers.
Welcoming Schools
HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools series helps elementary school educators embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ+ and gender-inclusive schools, prevent bullying, and support transgender and non-binary students.
Equity and Challenges for Remote Learning (Facilitated or Independent Study)
In this course, you will learn about the equity challenges caused by the necessity for remote learning, as well as the opportunities you have as educators to minimize their impact.
Rethinking Grading with Agency and Equity
Critically examine assumptions about grading, look at current grading practices, and imagine alternatives to the status quo.
Preventing Bias-Based Bullying
Participants will understand the critical need to proactively address the biased behavior that can lead to bullying and learn how to foster ally behavior among students, staff, and other adults.
School Meal Policy in the COVID-19 Era
This informational webinar explores the policy and practice of feeding hungry children in the midst of an epidemic. Learn how NEA and food service workers are responding despite the obstacles and risks.
Teacher Leadership: Diversity Equity and Cultural Competence - Micro-credentials
How to advocate for diversity, equity, and cultural competence and develop leadership skills in instruction, policy, and/or association.
NEA LGBTQ+ Blended Learning Courses
To help members support our LGBTQ+ students, NEA is offering online blended learning courses to educate members about a variety of LGBTQ+ topics and to inspire action. These courses will help members create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Register by October 1 for our Fall sessions.
Featured Resources
Use these resources to create positive learning environments for all students, during COVID-19 and beyond.
Making Black Lives Matter at School
Three community activists offer questions for reflection on how to make Black lives matter in the classroom, at school, and in the community.
A Social Justice Checklist for Online Instruction
To help ensure equity for all students, ask yourself the following questions when planning digital instruction.
Advancing Justice
See how NEA EdJustice is mobilizing educators, allies, and activists in the fight for racial, social and economic justice in public education.
OUR VOICE = POWER Speak Up for Public Schools
When we unite and speak truth to power, we can have an enormous impact. Stay up to date on the latest actions you can take to protect and improve public schools for all students.
