It didn’t seem possible, but educators have been asked to do even more for students since the outbreak of the coronavirus. These resources, vetted by NEA’s Office of General Counsel, will help you take care of yourself and your family while you do the work you love.
Ask Alice
NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien on educators' rights and protections during COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
Learn about your rights and remedies if you contract COVID-19 at work.
FAQ: Paid Leave and Unemployment Rights
We answer questions submitted during NEA’s webinar on Members’ Paid Leave and Unemployment Rights.
More Resources
Paraeducator and Other Education Support Professional Rights: In-Person Instruction and Other Student Supports
This guidance provides information about safety practices as well as your rights to accommodation and leave under federal law.
FAQ: COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance
Learn how the CARES Act impacts your unemployment benefits.
FAQ: Educator Rights to Leave Under Federal Law
Learn how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) impacts your right to take sick leave.
Educator Rights to Accommodations
Learn how COVID-19 impacts your right to accommodations under the ADA.
Educator Rights and Benefits Amid Schools Closings: FAQ
What are educators’ legal rights and remedies? We have some answers.
Additional Resources
Don't see what you're looking for here? Browse our entire library of COVID-19–related resources.
Latest Updates
NEA: Educators Should Receive Priority Access to COVID Vaccine
We have an opportunity to return to an in-person education where every student can thrive, said NEA President Becky Pringle, but only if vaccination distribution is equitable and education campaigns are transparent.
Parents Opt for Safety First, Stand with Educators on Reopening Schools
Parents nationwide join educators in demanding reopening plans that protect the health and safety of students, teachers and staff.
Updates on COVID-19 Financial Relief
We’ve compiled some information and resources to make it easy for you to find out about important changes that are impacting your budget.
Amplifying Educator Expertise Through Collective Bargaining and/or Collaboration to Address COVID-19 Issues
As states and communities consider how to resume in-person instruction, the voices and expertise of educators have never been more important.
Returning Safely to In-Person Instruction: What Educators Need to Know
As debate over reopening schools intensifies, NEA recently took questions from its members to address the unprecedented challenges facing educators and students.
Educators Organize to Resist Unsafe Reopening Plans
Educators are being handed reopening plans that require them to be in their classrooms—and they are resisting.
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.
Tackle the Issues And Change Students' Lives
Sign up for email alerts with insights and actions you can take to protect public schools.
