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"There has never been a more important moment to take action to protect the institutions that made us who we are and shaped the identity of this country."
We must support educators, protect schools, and ensure that all students have the freedom to learn.
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During #BlackHistoryMonth, it’s easy to only share the most-repeated stories. Kevin Adams, a Colorado social studies teacher and podcast host, shares how to discuss Black history in more meaningful ways : school-me.simplecast.com/episodes/teach
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Every child, no matter their color or zip code, has the right to learn in a supportive environment. But zero tolerance policies often target & criminalize Black & Brown students. Together, we can ensure every student can grow & thrive at school.
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School counselors are essential for providing the support students need to get the most out of their education. See how Delaware educators won major investments in student mental health, and how they can be a model for your state, too: nea.org/advocating-for #NSCW23
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We love our HBCUs! ❤️ LIKE this post if you attended an HBCU. SHARE if you know someone who attended an HBCU. COMMENT to share the HBCU you graduated from! #BlackHistoryMonth
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The Week of Action began as a way to create a safe space to talk about race, racism, and other difficult topics in school. Read how Zellie Thomas, a 4th grade math teacher in Paterson, N.J., uses the week to dive deeper into U.S. History. nea.org/advocating-for
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A handful of corporate billionaires and their lobbyists have rigged the rules to redirect resources from our schools and communities, all while recording record profits.
Our students and educators should not be expected to subsidize corporations.
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NEW REPORT: Public schools in New York State lost at least $1.8 billion in FY 2021 to corporate tax abatements. That makes N.Y. schools by far the biggest known losers to abatements, more than three times second-place South Carolina, our analysis shows.
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At the #StateOfTheUnion yesterday, called for raising teacher salaries. Join me and this afternoon as we unveil our plan to do just that.
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Let’s give public school teachers a raise.
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SpED Teacher Heather Mathews is attending the #SOTU as 's guest!!
Thank you, Rep. Craig, for shining a light on underfunded Special Ed programs in our state. Our educators and students deserve more, so we all can thrive. Stay tuned for more of Heather's story!
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Let’s ban assault weapons again.
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Answer President Biden’s call to ban assault weapons. Email Congress and tell them to take action. #SOTU
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Each of us should be safe in school, at home, & in our communities. But far too many Black lives have been lost to violence at the hands of police. We call for both the end of police violence & increased support for programs that keep our communities safe. nea.org/advocating-for
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Congress can help end police brutality by enacting reforms that protect our liberties and rights. #SOTU
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This much is true: what happened to Tyre in Memphis happens too often, and we have to do better. We demand an end to police violence, and increased support of the public services that support and empower our communities.
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"Grow Your Own" programs help education support professionals become certified teachers—a great way to increase the educator pipeline and find qualified, diverse teachers in our own communities.
Read more about them here:
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NEA member Maurice “Dion” Dykes will be joining this evening for President Biden’s State of the Union address. Dykes is currently training to fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher through Tennessee’s Grow Your Own program.
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"We disinvested in public education for decades. We've got to make that up in a way that all of our students get what they need," states NEA President on 's latest episode of Up Close with Sara Sneed.
🎧 Listen here:
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When educators, parents & allies come together, we can create schools for every student to grow. But certain lawmakers dismiss the voices of Black educators, denying diverse experiences for students. Sign the pledge to make education justice real for all: nea.org/advocating-for
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We look forward to hearing directly from tonight, as he details his administration’s accomplishments and lays out his vision for our country.
The fact is that since taking office, he's scored major wins for students and educators. Take a look:
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A new episode of Up Close Podcast with Sara Sneed is out NOW!
Click ⬇️ to tune in and hear President join Sara as they discuss solutions for recruiting and retaining talented educators during the educator shortage crisis.
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Congratulations to on negotiating an incredible contract!
You raised your voices and won for your students, your schools, and each other 💪🏽
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TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
We are excited to return to the classroom tomorrow with our students!
Read the press release below
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Educators work hard to provide all students with an accurate & honest, high-quality education. But some decision makers are using ploys to remove certain books from schools. Every student deserves to be reflected and respected. nea.org/advocating-for
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It's #Black LivesMatteratSchool Week! Join us in this week of action, and all year round, to fight for education justice for all students. In the comments, share what you're organizing this week 👇
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The recommends a 250-to-1 ratio of students to school counselors—but the national average was 408-to-1 for the 2021–2022 school year.
This #NSCW23, we applaud the 120,000 school counselors across the nation—and affirm that students need and deserve many more.
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"Stoking fears and rewriting history diminishes the injustices endured by generations and doesn't challenge students to create a more equitable future."
-NEA President
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🌎 New Jersey is the first state in the U.S. to introduce standards that require #climatechange to be taught across all school subject matters, and members are curating innovative lesson plans for educators across the country to join in.
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