Senate budget proposal is responsible and balanced
“The Senate Democratic budget shows a real commitment to returning to solid fiscal footing without jeopardizing the important economic gains made during the past four years and asks the wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share." High school math teacher and NEA President Dennis Van Roekel Read More
President Obama stands strong for vital social safety net services in inaugural remarks
Congressional Republican leaders are demanding deep cuts in education, medical care and other vital services for children, seniors, the poor Read More
Educators tell Congress: Fight for students and families
Educator union leaders shared their stories with lawmakers and asked them to stand for Kids, Not Cuts in the budget battle. Read More
Ad campaign urges Congress to protect education, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
“It makes no sense to rob Peter to pay Paul, especially when Peter is a five-year-old." Read More
NEA, labor coalition fight for student health in budget battle
NEA and labor partners launch new campaign to protect students, and programs many families rely on. Read More
Romney/Ryan Medicaid proposal would drop health care for millions of children
New nonpartisan study: Romney/Ryan Medicaid proposal would create major gap in health care coverage, with no alternative in place Read More
Romney-Ryan proposals for children, education draw new voter interest
Education, budget proposals place budget-cutting burden on hard-hit children, families. Read More
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Retired 103-year-old teacher never misses an election
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What We're Reading
- 05/15/2013 "Coalition pension remedy (SB 2404) is fair, effective, and constitutional’" – Daily Herald
- 05/15/2013 "Sequestration Forces Cuts to National Social Studies Tests" – Education Week
- 05/21/2013 "Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education" – The Times of Northwest Indiana
- 05/21/2013 "Pension vote puts some House Republicans in awkward position" - Tampa Bay Times
- 05/21/2013 "Teachers earn pensions" – AZ Central
