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Election 2026: Why Your Vote Matters for Students

From special ed and food assistance to book bans and voucher schemes, your public school is on the ballot this November.

Education Policy

Kids Count 2026

2026 KIDS COUNT: The State of Child Well-Being

by: Lakeisha Waichungo August 11, 2026
A new report tracks how children have been faring over the past five years on economic well-being, education, health, and family and community.
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What’s Going on With Federal Student Loans?

by: Mary Ellen Flannery August 6, 2026
Borrowers need to pay attention to big changes in repayment plans. Plus, NEA wins!
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Students with Disabilities at Risk with Changes to Education Department

by: Cindy Long June 30, 2026
Nine reasons to keep special education with federal education experts.

Health, Wellness, & Safety

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From Mold Concerns to Collective Action

by: Brenda Álvarez June 24, 2026
How a group of Maryland educators advocated for healthier schools.
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School Theater Program Tackles Teen Mental Health

by: Cindy Long May 15, 2026
Finding a meaningful way to talk to students about suicide is tricky. Theater can help.
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As Classroom Temperatures Rise, Educators Organize to Protect Students and Staff

by: Colin Davin May 20, 2026
Extreme heat in schools is getting worse. Educators and their unions are forcing districts and lawmakers to act.

Racial & Social Justice

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Before Brown v. Board, There Was Alice Piper

by: Brenda Álvarez May 27, 2026
Thirty years before Brown transformed public education in the United States, a 15-year-old Paiute student named Alice Piper stood at the center of a landmark legal victory that challenged school segregation.
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Filipino History in Schools: No Longer Ignored

by: Mary Ellen Flannery May 14, 2026
Hawaii teachers and students have a new Filipino history and culture curriculum.
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What is Anti-Blackness?

by: Brenda Álvarez April 3, 2026
In classrooms, anti-Blackness often shows up in harsh discipline and fewer opportunities for Black students.

Salary & Workplace Conditions

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‘No. 1 Concern’: Educators Organize for Better Working Conditions

by: Tim Walker August 4, 2026
Whether it’s crushing workload, unsafe environment, lack of support or larger class sizes, working conditions in schools have declined. Educators are making sure school leaders and lawmakers are paying attention.
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Are Educators’ Social Media Posts Protected by Free Speech?

by: Nicole Cennamo July 17, 2026
Nicole Cennamo, from NEA's Office of the General Counsel, shares guidance about your rights, responsibilities, and professional protections.
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Is Teacher Stress Declining?

by: Tim Walker June 12, 2026
New research takes a look at the state of educator well-being—and how it stacks up against workers in other professions.
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Art Feeds the Soul… And Grows Your Union!

Download a new poster from NEA and put it up in your classroom or staff lounge! Remember you have a federally protected right to show the world that you are a union member.

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