Teaching About the 1963 March on Washington
The 52nd anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is this August 28. Examine the March and the events leading up to it with these lessons, background…
9 Ways to Stretch Your Back-to-School Budget
Shopping for all the things you need to get back to school—books, supplies, clothes, and more—can put a serious dent in your budget. For the 2013-2014 school year, educators spent…
U.S. Senate Approves Final Passage of ESEA
The U.S. Senate today voted to improve current education law and shift the focus away from testing and punishing schools so educators can do what they do best—help students learn.…
CEA Member Leads Charge for Educator-Positive Language at NEA RA
While it’s a memorable line, it turns out Juliet was wrong. “A rose by any other name” would not, necessarily, smell as sweet. The names and terminology we use affect…
U.S. Senators Debating Education Law: Urge Their Support of Opportunity Dashboard
The U.S. Senate is currently debating federal education policy that will impact the future of teaching and learning for years to come. Educators know firsthand how important it is that…
Urge Your Legislators to Override HB 6977: Qualifications, Experience Always Important for Education Chief
House Bill 6977, An Act Establishing Qualifications for the Commissioner of Education, has been vetoed despite overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the State Senate unanimously and the House of Representatives 138-5.…
TIME RUNNING OUT: Teachers Intensify Call for Override
Saying children, parents, and communities always deserve a qualified and experienced leader at the helm of public education, Connecticut teachers are urging state legislators to override Governor Malloy’s veto of…
11 Free or Cheap Adventures for Your Kids
Having a fun summer vacation doesn’t require spending lots of money or traveling to far-flung lands. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your neighborhood. NEA Member Benefits has…
National Teacher of the Year Urges Fellow Educators to Tell their Stories
Today marks the last day of a busy NEA Representative Assembly for delegates from across the country who have been hard at work on behalf of public education students and…
U.S. Senators Introduce Social Security Fairness Act to Repeal GPO-WEP
Hundreds of thousands of educators, police officers, fire fighters, and other public service employees lose the Social Security benefits they’ve earned or have them significantly reduced due to two federal…