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NEA Today, May 2025

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.

NEA Today for NEA-Retired Members, May 2025

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.

NEA Today for Aspiring Educators, Spring 2025

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.

NEA Today Past Issues

NEA publishes NEA Today, NEA Today for Aspiring Educators, and NEA Today for Retired Members, magazines focused on the issues and interests of K-12, aspiring, and retired educators. Browse our archives.
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“The idea that we are neutral actors is false. We are not. We have lots of power. We meet with young people every day and we want to ensure there is a just and equitable educational experience for all of them.“
Quote by: Lukas Michener, social studies teacher, Washington
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