Lawmakers in these 6 states are pushing to arm teachers
Some state legislators are pushing to arm educators, even though a strong majority of teachers, parents, and experts reject the idea.
Election 2020: You are the power of the NEA
There’s a lot riding on the outcome of the 2020 elections for students, educators, and hard-working families across the nation. No one knows that better than educators. In less than two years, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has taken unprecedented steps to undermine public schools. She was appointed by a president who fully supports her ultimate…
Congress owes billions to low-income and special needs kids. Enough, say educators.
By Amanda Litvinov This week on Capitol Hill, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Susie Lee introduced a bill to close a gaping hole in education funding that has existed for decades. Both Title I, which provides federal support for schools that serve large numbers of low-income children, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
Tell Betsy DeVos: Your budget still fails our special needs students
Public outcry ensured funding for Special Olympics programs in schools. But the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act continues to be woefully underfunded.
#RedForEd! Educators in three more states rally for school funding
Lead image courtesy of Texas State Teachers Association Over the past week, educators in Indiana, Maryland, and Texas put on their #RedForEd gear, gathered their creative signs and banners, and headed to their state capitols to march and rally for better school funding and improved educator pay. Joined by parents, students, state and local leaders,…