Build To Win: Educators were a winning force in election 2020
Educators took a stand for public schools under the #RedForEd banner. Then, they channeled that spirit into the 2020 elections.
Top leadership to remain the same in 117th Congress
The leadership ranks of the 117th Congress that will be sworn in Jan. 3 will be filled with familiar faces. In the Senate, Republicans reelected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as their leader and Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer of New York as their leader. Runoff elections for Georgia’s senators, to be held Jan. 5, will determine…
McConnell confirms more judges, refuses to act on COVID-19
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) continues to focus on confirming conservative judges even as COVID-19 reaches new heights—nearly 12 million cases and a quarter-million deaths—and the expiration of previously enacted relief looms. Measures that expire at year’s end include the suspension of student loan payments, a nationwide moratorium on evictions, and enhanced benefits for…
These educators ran for office—and won!
Good news for public education: More than 100 NEA members and staff ran for office in 2020 and won.
Educators celebrate Biden-Harris victory, nationwide wins after years of activism
Educators helped achieve enormous wins in Election 2020, building on years of advocacy and organizing.