In our cover story, “Take This Job and Love It”, we talk to educators who are still passionate about their work. Their “why” always comes back to their students.
We must also keep our students front-and-center in our minds as we go to the polls this November. In “The 2022 Elections Are Coming!”, learn how elected officials, from members of Congress to school boards, directly impact you and your students. Find NEA’s recommended candidates in your state at nea.org/edactivist.
This fall, we return still carrying the weight of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May. The story, “They Survived School Shootings”, shares the stories of educators who were at school when the worst thing imaginable happened. Now they are demanding stronger gun laws—and urging educators to vote accordingly in November.
In “The Kids Are Not All Right”, we explore the impact of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law on students’ mental health. And in “Censored!” (Page 44), we look at efforts to silence educators across the country—and meet colleagues who are standing up for safe and inclusive classrooms. One educator whose work has been transformational in addressing racial equity is Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell. Learn about his journey on Page 42.
In “Solving for X”, find out how NEA-affiliated locals are helping educators obtain higher salaries, affordable child care, LGBTQ+ protections, and more.
In order to make progress on all of these issues, we need elected officials who support public schools. Speak up with your vote this November. NEA is 3 million members strong, and together, our votes can be decisive.
Sincerely,
Steven Grant
Editor-in-chief, NEA Today
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