Voting Rights Act anniversary marred by new attempts to curtail democracy
States waste little time launching new efforts to curb voting rights following SCOTUS decision
Former Indiana superintendent rigged grade for top GOP donor’s school
Former Indiana superintendent Tony Bennett overhauled the state school grading system to make sure that a school run by a political ally got a top rating, according to uncovered emails.
Sen. Patty Murray honored as NEA Friend of Education
Teri Staudinger, Washington educator: “Patty Murray is knowledgable about our issues because she actually listens to educators. She cares about the public education system, and many times has been our champion.”
2013 Political Activist of the Year winner: Lucia Baez
Lucia Baez, an English Teacher in Miami Florida, was awarded NEA’s very first award for political activist of the year at the 2013 NEA Representative Assembly on Saturday, July 6.
Artist illustrates her support for DREAMers and their educator advocates
“Schools are a place where values are taught and reinforced. But when you have an immigration crisis” that affects DREAMers, “it disrupts the students’ learning”: Favianna Rodriguez