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…
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…
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…
By Mallory Johnson and Danielle Sklarew Kathrine Grant, an aspiring educator completing a Master’s degree at the University of Connecticut, understands the power of voting to impact her community. Grant chose to stay registered in her hometown rather than changing her voter registration to her campus address, because she wanted to have a voice in…
NEA has reviewed the education plans the presidential candidates have released to date. Here are the highlights.