Presidential candidates focus on gun violence, school safety at policy forum
Gun violence is a pressing issue for educators and all voters. Here’s where the presidential candidates stand.
Education takes center stage at third Democratic debate. Here’s what the candidates said.
The candidates on the debate stage clarified their positions on charter schools, teacher pay, and other education issues.
The Educator-Activist’s To-Do List
By Amanda Litvinov Whether you are a new or veteran educator, the start of a new school year can be overwhelming. The entire community counts on educators to set up the school, help students get situated, and solve whatever problems crop up along the way. But your community is also counting on you to keep…
What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about education policy
By Danielle Sklarew, Mallory Johnson, and Emily Bricker As the 2020 election approaches, it is no secret that educators are poised to play a major role in choosing the president of the United States. With more than 3 million members, the NEA is the largest labor union in America and the world’s largest professional association…
Why Educators Need to Vote in 2020
By Barbara Moreno “Teachers need the vote in order to have more schools and better schools…” “Teachers need the vote in order to protect the children of their district from the vicious interests that constantly exploit them.” Any of this sound familiar? Nearly 100 years after these words were printed, teachers are still fighting to…