Safe and Just Schools in 2020 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
Many Educators Buckling Under Pandemic Workload
Constantly shifting demands, increased hours, and high levels of stress are leading to burnout.
Webinar: Returning Safely to In-Person Instruction
As debate over reopening schools intensifies, NEA recently took questions from its members to address the unprecedented challenges facing educators and students.
All Hands on Deck: Guidance Regarding Reopening School Buildings
A guide to intentionally planning for school success during COVID-19 and beyond with health, safety, student learning, and equity at the forefront.
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.)
Popular Resources
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
Learn about your rights and remedies if you contract COVID-19 at work.
Webinar: COVID-19 Sick Leave, Family Leave, and Unemployment Insurance
NEA’s Office of General Counsel talks about your rights to new paid sick and family leave benefits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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.
