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Paying Up: Minimum Salaries for Educators
Minimum-salary laws are a growing strategy for raising educator pay.
Feature Article
School District Innovations Making an Impact
Around the country, educators and their districts are finding new and unique ways to serve students and school communities.
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Get the Latest Read Across America Recommendations
And meet the new Read Across ambassador, former WNBA player Kelly Darling!
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Into the Woods
In many rural counties, school districts depend on a federal program that is increasingly unreliable.
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10 Lessons from a Decade of Teaching
In this essay, Nebraska teacher Rae Carlson shares what she's learned over her first decade as an educator—and what she wishes she had known from the start.
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The Sweet Story of Beekeeping with High School Students
A popular beekeeping club has this New Jersey school buzzing.
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Young Educators Run for Office
Across the country, millennial and Gen Z educators are stepping into public office, bringing fresh ideas, classroom knowledge, and a commitment to their communities.
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The Racist Beginnings of Book Bans
From laws that made it illegal to read to today’s battles over classroom libraries, book bans have always been about who gets access to knowledge.
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ESPs: Find Your Power!
Our care, our dedication, and our union is where our power lies.
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Myths About Teacher Pay
You’ve likely heard all the tired myths and half-truths about pay and public schools. Unfortunately, some politicians promote these myths to justify decisions about school funding—and specifically educator pay. With the arguments below in your toolkit, you can help change the narrative about our profession.
Special Sections
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News You Can UseExplore the latest trends in educator stress, child well-being, and AI data centers near schools.
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Union Support, Know Your RightsWhat are educators’ responsibilities as mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse?
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Issues and ActionA federal grab for college oversight could put students at risk.
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Fast FactsCheck out these cool facts about schools, campuses, ballots, budgets, and beyond.
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Ask an ExpertDon’t manage behavior; teach it.
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Our Voices - Quick TakesWhat’s a must-have in your snack drawer?
Departments
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President's ColumnMeet new NEA President Princess Moss.
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We are NEALearn about the leaders who will help guide the union’s work in the years ahead.
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Member SpotlightA Minnesota computer science professor uses humanoid robots to improve quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients.
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ResourcesLearn about resources for you, student loan forgiveness, and the HCR Awards Call for Nominations.
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Last LookAloha! Spend a day at a Hawaiian immersion school.
NEA Today for NEA Higher Ed, October 2026
They drive 23-year-old cars, eat ramen, and teach thousands of undergraduate students. In the latest issue of NEA Today for NEA Higher Ed, you’ll meet the workhorses of academic labor: the grad workers. Is it any surprise they’re also among the fastest growing segments of unionized labor? You’ll also learn more about this year’s Higher Educator of the Year, Dr. Clinton Smith of Tennessee, and hear what it’s like to have one-on-one conversations with your colleagues to grow your union. (Hint: You can do this, too!)
NEA Today for NEA-Retired, October 2026
The midterm elections are right around the corner, but you can still make a difference. Find out how in the latest issue of NEA Today for NEA-Retired. And if autumn without the sound of the school bell makes you feel aimless, former educators offer sage advice on how to redefine yourself in retirement. You’ll also discover some unsung heroines in labor history and learn about a professor who uses humanoid robots to improve quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients.
NEA Today for Aspiring Educators, Spring 2026
In this issue, hear from Aspiring Educators grappling with the opportunities and uncertainties of artificial intelligence, learn how HBCUs are strengthening the pipeline of future Black teachers, and examine new findings on educator work-life balance, and more!
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