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Meet the Union Members in Your Neighborhood
In hospitals, city halls, fire stations, construction sites, factories, airports, grocery stores, and coffee shops, you’ll find your union siblings. Get to know them.

Feature Article
No Bargaining Rights? You Can Still Win!
If you live in a state without collective bargaining, you can still secure better pay and working conditions. Find out how these NEA affiliates are creating change.

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Fight for equity? Educators say YES!
The movement is: educators are pushing back against reckless cuts growing that would hurt schools everywhere.

Parents of Students with Disabilities: Don’t Gut Federal Funding
Millions of parents fear disruptions and loss of critical services if the funding and oversight of the Department of Education is shut down.

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Therapy Dogs: Educator's Best Friend?
These bushy-tailed, canine “co-teachers” help student mental health—but that’s not all.

The Unsung Hero Behind Paid Family Leave
Fifty years ago, teacher Jo Carol LaFleur was the plaintiff in an historic Supreme Court case that struck down the common requirement that pregnant teachers leave their classrooms.

School Custodian Named 2025 NEA ESP of the Year
NEA has named Andy Markus, the head custodian at Draper Park Middle School, in Draper, Utah, the 2025 NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.
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In the KnowFind out how teachers view their pay and benefits; and discover what’s keeping educators up at night.
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Our Voices - Close UpLucy Real Bird and other Native American educators pass on Indigenous learning to future generations.
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From Our SponsorThe Importance of K-12 Environmental Education
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Last LookUnified Sports bring students of all abilities together.
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NEA Today, January 2025
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.

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.
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