Result List
Cover Story
How Much Do Educators Get Paid?
From rural towns to mid-size cities across the U.S., educator salaries vary greatly. How does yours stack up?
I Can’t Afford to Live Where I Work
Three educators share what it’s like to live on an educator’s salary in their hometowns.
Feature Article
Your Salary Schedule Is Even More Important Than You Think!
Here's why unions fight for short, strong salary schedules that boost their members' career earnings.
Education Support Professionals
Road Map to Retirement
How to plan for a secure retirement at every age and stage.
Feature Article
Salary Increases Help Teachers Stay in the Profession
Hard-fought gains in pay are making a difference. “I finally have my head above water. But we need to do better.”
Trump Cancels Federal Research Grants. What Are the Consequences?
While more than $1.5 billion in federal grant money has been terminated by the Trump administration, the consequences at state universities and community colleges are particularly dire.
Help! I’m an Educator and I’m Being Bullied
Adult bullying exists in K-12 education, and it's harming the school climate and the educator profession.
Feature Article
Comics: The Superheroes of Welcoming Classrooms
It’s a bird…It’s a plane…It’s a champion of diversity!
For School Support Staff, Respect Begins with a Living Wage
More than one-third of ESPs who work in K-12 schools earn less than $25,000.
Feature Article
Don’t Let Health Care Swallow Your Raise
Rapidly rising health care costs can erase gains in salary.
Special Sections
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In the Knowet a snapshot of NEA’s annual salary report.
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Issues and ActionThe Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) turns 50. Have we made progress?
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Our Voices - Close UpA teacher refuses to take down a poster that says, “Everyone is welcome here.
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Try This: EngageHow to say no to the “hustle-and-grind culture”
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Try This: TechnologyTips for stopping cyberbullies.
Departments
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Becky's Journal of Joy, Justice, and ExcellenceNEA President Becky Pringle joined hundreds of labor and community leaders from across the country to collaborate and build power, in Chicago.
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NEA in ActionNEA grant secures Florida win for collective bargaining, NEA urges colleges to adopt safe zone policy, and more.
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Our Voices - Quick TakesWhat’s the Oddest Thing You’ve Bought for Work?
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ResourcesSteps to financial wellness, NEA Foundation grants, and more
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Last LookSay It Loud, Say It Proud!
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NEA Today for NEA Higher Ed, October 2025
In this special edition, NEA Today for Higher Ed Members dives into the topic on every higher ed member's mind: your paycheck! What’s the state of pay for faculty around the country, how do your earnings stack up, and how can you get a raise? NEA Today gives you answers you can take to the bank.
NEA Today for NEA-Retired Members, October 2025
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!
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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