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Educators are Stronger Together

Every NEA member can help grow the union. Here's how and why it's so important.

Education Policy

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How States Are Spending School Rescue Funds—and What Should Happen Next

by: Amanda Litvinov 07/19/2023
Nearly $170 billion was allocated for public schools to address pandemic recovery over the last three years.
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Teacher Salaries Not Keeping Up With Inflation, NEA Report Finds

by: Tim Walker 04/24/2023
The average public school teacher is making thousands of dollars less than a decade ago. But educator activism has notched key legislative wins in 2022-23, and significant pay increases could be around the corner.
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‘Lose Your School, You Lose Your Town’: Educators in Rural States Mobilize Against School Vouchers

by: Tim Walker 05/12/2023
As they gain a foothold in more states, school vouchers will drain resources from public schools in rural America and the communities they serve.

Health, Wellness, & Safety

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It’s Getting Hot in Here: Without Air Conditioning, Students and Staff Suffer

by: Tim Walker 06/09/2023
Hot classrooms are highly detrimental to student learning. In school buildings without working HVAC systems, they are also a public health issue.
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How PE Boosts Student Mental Health

by: Summer Fitzgerald 08/28/2023
Through exercise and building skills to build confidence, physical education promotes student well-being in a variety of ways.
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Why Are School Nurses Leaving?

by: Cindy Long 06/23/2023
With low pay, misunderstood roles about their value, and high stress on the job, school nurse shortages persist.

Racial & Social Justice

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My Disability Activism Models My Pride in Who I Am

by: Cindy Long 09/20/2023
A 14-year-old Black girl with gay fathers and learning disabilities fights bias on a national stage.
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Katie Rinderle is Not Alone

by: Mary Ellen Flannery 08/03/2023
The Georgia teacher was fired for reading aloud a book she bought at her school’s book fair.
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Five Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Students

by: Abreanna Blose 06/07/2023
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation skyrockets across the country, so do suicide attempts and other mental-health concerns among LGBTQ+ students. You can help. Find out how to support and protect these students.

Salary & Workplace Conditions

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Survey: Teachers Work More Hours Per Week Than Other Working Adults

by: Tim Walker 09/18/2023
Higher pay is crucial, but working conditions and well-being must also be addressed to attract and retain educators.
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Why Are Educators Still Buying Their Own School Supplies?

by: Amanda Litvinov 08/31/2023
Despite low pay and soaring inflation, most educators still pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket every year for classroom essentials.
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The Right and Wrong Way to Raise Educator Pay

by: Tim Walker 08/17/2023
From blowing up salary schedules to expanding school vouchers, some politicians' attempts to allegedly fix teacher salaries carry a steep price.

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