In 2018, more than 8,000 delegates to the RA voted to put racial and social justice at the forefront of NEA’s work. They overwhelmingly adopted a policy commiting NEA to “actively advocate for social ...

Changes in starting salaries are representative of what is happening with teacher salaries across the board, and this decrease in inflation-adjusted pay could not have come at a worse time. Though ...

Your dedication to public education doesn't end when you retire, and your membership in your union doesn't need to either. NEA-Retired offers members meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow ...

lower class sizes; give support to students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities; feed hungry students so they can learn; provide one-on-one tutoring; and make the cost of higher education and ...

Learn about current immigration issues and the status of DREAMers and DACA recipients. Find out how your school can become a safe zone for immigrant students and communities in the face of harsh ...

Disability discrimination occurs when an applicant or employee is treated less favorably because of a disability. A person may be disabled if he or she has a physical or mental condition that ...

More than a half million Education Support Professional members take care of our children every day and make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in our schools and classrooms. School support ...

As the traditional school year comes to a close, states and local communities will host celebrations to honor students, educators, families, and school communities. In response to the continued ...

Affirmative action — This term describes policies adopted since the 1960s that require “affirmative” (or positive) actions be to taken to ensure people of color and women have opportunities equal to ...

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level ...

In the 1950s, segregationists promoted private school vouchers to help White parents avoid sending their children to desegregated schools. A new book explores how "choice" ideology is rooted in white ...

Stories have the power to transform. The perspectives, traditions, beliefs, natural histories, and experiences Grandpa Liam shares with Ezra help him to see himself in a new light as he comes to ...