NEA Today Past Issues

With public education under attack like never before, this issue highlights NEA-Retired members who continue to fight for our students, our public schools, our educators, and our democracy. You'll also meet a New Jersey retiree who coaches for the Special Olympics, and explore the joys of seeing the country—or the world—by train!

In the first all-digital issue of NEA Today for NEA-Retired Members, you’ll find more content specifically for retired educators. You’ll hear NEA-Retired members’ stories of students who inspired them and showed them the true meaning bravery. You’ll find tips for managing your money in an uncertain economy and a step-by-step guide for how to push back against the Trump administration’s policies that harm students and public schools.

With unprecedented challenges facing our students and public schools, NEA Today invites you to explore a special “Know Your Rights” section in this issue. From lesson plans to school safety to speaking up for students, this guide walks you through key rights that every educator has—and how to protect them. Plus, we’ll have some fun with using hip-hop as a teaching tool and getting sage advice from beloved TV soccer coach Ted Lasso.

In this issue, find out how cuts to the Department of Education will harm students, and meet educators and retirees who are pushing back! Wondering how NEA’s huge win on Social Security could impact your retirement? Get your answers here. And discover how you can translate your classroom skills into a second career.

Unions are more powerful when they work together! Play NEA’s interactive game to see if you can spot all the union allies in your neighborhood. In this issue, you'll also find out how cuts to the Department of Education will harm students and how educators who are pushing back.

You can join Aspiring Educators working to improve mental health supports, financial assistance, and student rights. Many depend on Pell Grants to continue their education, yet these crucial funds face uncertainty. By getting involved, you can help strengthen the teacher pipeline and create a more inclusive, supportive system.

In this issue, a grocery store trip with a Florida teacher reveals the harsh reality of low educator pay–and how unions can help. Also, discover ways to build resilience in the classroom, read about three election wins that matter for public education, learn more about the teacher-led movement to get cellphones out of the classroom, and say goodbye to teacher guilt.

In this issue, we celebrate the landmark victory that restores Social Security benefits for millions of educators. Also, discover how certain foods can help boost your longevity, find out how a grandparent's love and acceptance made a critical difference for an LGBTQ+ young person, and start exploring your family tree.

Do you struggle to support yourself during your student teaching? You're not alone. In this issue, learn how your fellow Aspiring Educators are advocating for—and winning—stipends for student teaching. We also have tips for better time management, how your union can help keep educator workloads reasonable, and how to ace virtual job interviews.

In this issue, find out how the future of public education depends on your vote this November. Discover the secrets to traveling on a budget, and decode your grandkids' latest slang words.