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NEA’s week-long school innovation tour wraps up in Austin August 27, 2010
NEA President stops in San Antonio on back-to-school tour August 27, 2010
Day 4 of NEA’s back-to-school tour: visits to the Sunshine State August 26, 2010
NEA President stops in Columbus during back-to-school tour August 25, 2010
Day 2 of NEA’s back-to-school tour: Columbia gets cash grant August 24, 2010
NEA President comments on Race to the Top awards August 24, 2010
Day 1 of NEA back-to-school tour wraps up in Denver August 23, 2010
Education stakeholders study state policy and collective bargaining language August 9, 2010
NEA applauds Speaker Pelosi for taking historic step August 9, 2010
NEA praises Senate for putting students before politics August 5, 2010
Education Jobs Bill Proceeds to Vote August 4, 2010
NEA joins campaign to protect, strengthen Social Security July 30, 2010
NEA president comments on Sec. Duncan’s speech at National Press Club July 27, 2010
NEA commends civil rights organizations for thoughtful education policy agenda July 26, 2010
NEA to participate in ‘One Nation March’ July 20, 2010
NEA stresses the importance of foreign languages and global competence July 20, 2010
9,000 educators fired up to take the lead in schools July 6, 2010
Nebraska student elected to lead NEA Student Program July 6, 2010
Diane Ravitch receives NEA’s Friend of Education Award July 6, 2010
National Teacher of the Year energizes, inspires thousands of educators July 5, 2010
NEA names Maryland’s Martin O’Malley ‘America’s Greatest Education Governor’ July 5, 2010
Kansas educator re-elected to NEA Executive Committee July 5, 2010
Redlands high school secretary re-elected to NEA Executive Committee July 5, 2010
Kentucky school bus driver wows 9,000 colleagues July 4, 2010
NEA officer emphasizes that all students deserve great public schools July 4, 2010
Nation needs to celebrate and support ‘publicness’ of public education July 3, 2010
NEA forum explores teacher preparation and evaluation July 3, 2010
NEA President calls for commission on teachers and teaching July 3, 2010
Educators volunteer to help needy families in New Orleans area July 2, 2010
NEA praises House of Representatives for speaking up for education and students July 1, 2010
Hundreds of children celebrate Read Across New Orleans June 30, 2010
Hundreds of NEA volunteers transform Belle Chasse High School in annual ‘Outreach to Teach’ June 27, 2010
Inspiration key theme as teachers in training kick off conference June 26, 2010
Laid-off Illinois educator urges Congress to fund education jobs June 24, 2010
Laid-off Indiana educator urges Congress to fund education jobs June 23, 2010
Laid-off Durham teacher urges Congress to fund education jobs June 23, 2010
NEA praises legacy of education leader and scholar Braulio Alonso June 7, 2010
NEA disappointed in Supreme Court’s decision to deny review of unfunded mandate case June 7, 2010
NEA’s ‘Speak Up’ campaign puts personal face on growing education crisis May 26, 2010
Cost of emergency education bill largely offset by increased economic activity May 24, 2010
As debate heats up on low-performing schools, NEA urges Congress to remain flexible on the methods, not on accountability May 20, 2010
Leading Educational Organizations Release Guiding Principles for Teacher Compensation Programs May 20, 2010
NEA President applauds Central Falls, RI agreement and transformation plan May 18, 2010
AACTE, NEA: Effective Teaching Requires Strong State Policies Promoting Preparation, Development, and Effectiveness May 10, 2010
Teachers a crucial part of raising graduation rates May 4, 2010
NEA sends urgent plea to Congress May 4, 2010
Best gift for teachers on National Teacher Day? Their jobs May 3, 2010
‘Keep Our Educators Working Act’ gains momentum as Sen. Cardin gives his support April 29, 2010
NEA condemns Arizona immigration law April 29, 2010
President Obama says children need teachers in classrooms April 29, 2010
NEA Survey: educators are very concerned about ballooning class sizes April 28, 2010
HOPE Foundation’s Transformation Model Gains National Attention --- Decade-Long Track Record Distinguishes the Approach April 26, 2010
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel to meet with Colorado educators and legislators to discuss alternative education approaches to boosting student achievement April 22, 2010
NEA Member Benefits and Target to Sponsor the National Education Association’s Green Across America Grants Program April 22, 2010
Harkin bill would provide relief for education jobs being cut across country April 21, 2010
NEA calls on President Obama and world leaders to keep their promise to fund and fulfill the goal of education for all children April 21, 2010
NEA mourns the loss of Dr. Dorothy Height April 20, 2010
Florida’s Governor Crist vetoes drastic anti-education legislation April 15, 2010
Rep. Jared Polis discusses plans to improve ESEA and public education April 14, 2010
Millions of public school children to be affected by educator layoffs; At least 125,000 educators expecting pink slips April 14, 2010
For struggling schools, transformation is key April 13, 2010
Anti-education bill passes Florida's House April 12, 2010
NEA President comments on 45th anniversary of ESEA April 11, 2010
NEA shares strategies to improve education for students with autism April 7, 2010
Educators Encourage Census Participation April 1, 2010
Help Wanted: Seeking Latino students to pursue math and science fields (en español) April 1, 2010
NEA mourns the loss of Jaime Escalante March 31, 2010
Healthcare reform discussions overlook key education triumph March 30, 2010
Van Roekel applauds final signing of health care legislation March 30, 2010
NEA applauds selection of Race to the Top winners March 29, 2010
Mass teacher firings are not the answer March 26, 2010
Education is the great equalizer March 26, 2010
Van Roekel: A Historic Victory for Our Children March 25, 2010
Nation’s Reading Scores Remain Steady March 25, 2010
Resources and collaboration are key to student success March 24, 2010
Health care reform legislation offers America a way forward March 21, 2010
Van Roekel urges Congress to do the right thing March 19, 2010
“Focus on kids, fix the tests,” says NEA President March 17, 2010
Van Roekel sounds alarm to House Appropriations Committee: Administration’s plan could have serious consequences in this economy March 17, 2010
NEA president to Administration: “Takes working together to improve schools” March 13, 2010
Kentucky school bus driver wins prestigious national education award March 12, 2010
NEA Comments on K-12 Common Core Standards Draft March 11, 2010
NEA President to Congress: ‘Economic recovery starts in the classroom’ March 9, 2010
NEA president applauds Duncan’s renewed emphasis on civil rights enforcement March 8, 2010
U.S. Department of Education announces Race to the Top finalists March 4, 2010
Independent survey results confirm NEA’s position: Teachers’ voices must be heard in ed reform debate March 3, 2010
NEA urges Congress to forge ahead on health care reform March 3, 2010
NEA president says it’s time to renew our promise to children March 3, 2010
We can’t afford to let health care reform fall through the cracks March 2, 2010
NEA kicks off 13th Annual Read Across America Day at Library of Congress with First Lady Michelle Obama (en español) March 2, 2010
Collaboration is Key to Improving Schools and Decreasing Dropout Rates March 1, 2010
What Is America’s Favorite Children’s Book Series? March 1, 2010
NEA applauds White House initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities February 26, 2010
NEA urges Congress to finish health care reform now February 25, 2010
NEA calls on summit participants to do the right thing for America’s children February 24, 2010
NEA welcomes House committee work on ESEA reauthorization February 23, 2010
NEA applauds President Obama’s health care reform proposal February 22, 2010
New NEA health care ads: Enough talk. Enough blame. Do what’s right for millions of uninsured children. February 22, 2010
NEA urges Senate to take swift action to save critical jobs February 17, 2010
President Obama’s FY 2011 budget makes education a priority February 3, 2010
NEA offers Black History Month curriculum February 1, 2010
Teachers Take "Pay Cut" as Inflation Outpaces Salaries February 1, 2010
Los educadores de la nación aplauden los planes del presidente para invertir en la educación January 27, 2010
Nation’s educators applaud president’s plans to invest in education January 27, 2010
NEA president thanks Coakley for years of service, congratulates U.S. Senator-Elect Brown January 20, 2010
NEA Supports Innovation, Urges Course Corrections on Race to the Top January 19, 2010
NEA Joins Effort to Raise Funds for Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts January 15, 2010
NEA President encouraged with progress of health care reform discussions January 14, 2010
AMERICA I AM Exhibition introduces Black History Month curriculum with support from the National Education Association January 14, 2010
NEA applauds President Obama’s focus on increasing math and science teacher corps January 6, 2010
Pursuit of real health care reform continues December 24, 2009
Health plan excise tax based on unrealistic, harmful theory December 15, 2009
“Tax the millionaires, not teachers and bus drivers,” says NEA VP December 10, 2009
NEA backs new bills to create federal school safety guidelines December 9, 2009
Urban schools’ math results underscore need for change December 9, 2009
Christy Levings takes leadership role with national board December 3, 2009
NEA member receives USA Network’s inaugural ‘Characters Unite Award’ December 2, 2009
NEA Expresses Concerns With Senate Health Care Reform November 20, 2009
Bono tops the chart as favorite celebrity substitute educator November 20, 2009
Los profesionales auxiliares de la enseñanza son el centro de atención November 18, 2009
Education support professionals get spotlight from Secretary of Education November 18, 2009
La Semana de la Educación Americana une a las comunidades November 16, 2009
NEA study finds digital divide narrowing in U.S. public schools November 16, 2009
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on Race to the Top final application November 12, 2009
House passes comprehensive health insurance reform bill without taxing middle-class workers November 7, 2009
NEA Partners with Lionsgate to present Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire November 6, 2009
NEA President: collaboration is the key to improving student achievement November 4, 2009
Deeper cuts in funding for state and local services avoided with rejection of TABOR November 4, 2009
The Affordable Health Care for America Act provides real reform without taxing America’s middle-class workers October 30, 2009
NEA shines light on “invisibility factor” experienced by American Indian/Alaska Native students October 29, 2009
NEA applauds President Obama’s signing of hate crimes legislation October 28, 2009
NEA president: a great public school for every student begins with a great teacher October 28, 2009
Sen. Reid stands up to partisan pressure and commits to public option October 26, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working for America’s students October 19, 2009
NEA applauds President Obama’s Child Health Day proclamation October 5, 2009
NEA responds to attacks on Department of Education Official October 2, 2009
NEA underscores need for multiple criteria in teacher assessment October 1, 2009
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel testifies about turning around high-need schools September 30, 2009
NEA president reacts to Obama’s plan to extend school time September 28, 2009
NEA salutes winners of 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education September 24, 2009
NEA president on Obama administration’s vision for fixing and reauthorizing federal education law September 24, 2009
NEA contributes voice of education to annual legislative conference September 24, 2009
Educators applaud collaboration and high level goals September 23, 2009
Increasing number of undocumented students prompts new guide for schools September 23, 2009
NEA calls on Obama to fulfill campaign promise of Global Fund for Education September 23, 2009
NEA President: “Congress must provide quality, affordable health insurance for all” September 18, 2009
NEA pledges to work with new AFL-CIO president September 17, 2009
NEA president condemns actions of dismissed ACORN employees September 17. 2009
Educators and policymakers discuss inclusiveness and Universal Design for Learning September 16, 2009
NEA applauds steps to help students with disabilities September 15, 2009
NEA president says labor unity is necessary to rebuilding America's middle class September 15, 2009
NEA VP: face of America changing but education remains key to opportunity September 14, 2009
NEA president congratulates Sen. Harkin on becoming chair of Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee September 10, 2009
Educators observe September 11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance September 11, 2009
NEA president joins Obama's call for comprehensive health insurance
reform September 9, 2009
Organized labor must be an active player in rebuilding the middle class September 7, 2009
Obama urges students to take responsibility for their education September 6, 2009
NEA commits $6 million to support quality teaching in high-needs schools September 3, 2009
NEA members unite for health care reform August 26, 2009
NEA Honors the Legacy of Dr. King on 46th Anniversary of 'I Have A Dream' August 27, 2009
NEA: Kennedy was a friend to children and public education August 26, 2009
New TV Ad: Small Business Backs Reform; Thanks Key Members for Support August 12, 2009
D.C. voucher bill proposes more of the same, failed policies July 30, 2009
Education Department announces "Race to the Top" guidelines July 24, 2009
NEA echoes president’s call to pass comprehensive health care reform bill July 22, 2009
President’s community college initiative would expand education opportunities for millions of Americans July 14, 2009
Call to transform public education with frontline educators at the helm July 6, 2009
88th annual NEA Representative Assembly concludesDr. Linda Darling-Hammond named NEA’s 2009 Friend of Education July 6, 2009
Influential education policy writer and researcher honored by educatorsNEA Annual Meeting Delegates Elect Six New Leaders July 5, 2009
Greg Johnson and Joyce Powell join NEA Executive CommitteeNational Teacher of the Year addresses thousands of fellow educators July 5, 2009
Keynote emphasizes need to stick up for their work and stand up for all studentsWashington Paraeducator Challenges NEA Delegates July 4, 2009
ESP of the Year promises to be a champion for colleaguesNEA panel focuses on education equity issues July 3, 2009
NEA members and minority community panelists discuss education and raceNEA president calls on members to lead efforts to transform public education and work to help strengthen the middle class July 3, 2009
NEA honors Bill Richardson with America's Greatest Education Governor Award July 3, 2009
Educators recognize Gov. Richardson’s efforts to improve pubic schoolsLa NEA honra a Bill Richardson con el Premio al Mejor Gobernador de la Educación en América July 3, 2009
Los educadores reconocen la labor del Gobernador Richardson para mejorar las escuelas públicasNEA hits PETCO Park Friday July 3, 2009
Education Secretary Duncan hears from NEA members on education reform July 2, 2009
Education secretary addresses more than 7,000 NEA members at Annual MeetingNEA votes to endorse Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court June 30, 2009
Los San Diego Padres juegan con niños locales June 30, 2009
San Diego Padres get into the game with local kids June 30, 2009
Hundreds of NEA volunteers transform Balboa Elementary School in annual ‘Outreach to Teach’ June 27, 2009
Nation’s educators to honor ‘Three Cups of Tea’ author Greg Mortenson June 26, 2009
Mortenson helped build more than 80 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Educators award Los Angeles artist and civil rights activist with national honor June 26, 2009
C. Jerome Woods has worked to encourage cultural prideYoung men from Wichita to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 26, 2009
Honorees raised funds to stop genocide worldwideLocal activist to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 26, 2009
Clara Luper has been working to advance civil rights for more than 50 yearsEducators engage in frank discussion on teacher quality June 26, 2009
Secretary of education and NEA discuss critical issues in San Diego, Calif., on July 2, 2009Local educator to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
Vida Sue Stabler has worked to preserve and revitalize the culture and language of the Umonhon (Omaha) tribe
San Francisco legendary social activist LeRoy King to receive Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
NEA to honor King in San Diego, Calif. on July 2, 2009
Local educator to receive national human and civil rights award June 24, 2009
Historian helped create awareness of plight of interned Japanese Americans
Tampa educator to receive national Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
Dr. Walter L. Smith will be honored for bringing education, leadership opportunities to AfricaLocal New York educator to receive NEA Human and Civil Rights Award June 24, 2009
NEA to honor retired social worker Mary Jane Karger on July 2, 2009 in San Diego, Calif.Two Alabama legends to receive national human and civil rights award June 24, 2009
A segregated Ala., no match for Hubbert and Reed's vision of equality in public education and politicsNation's educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath June 23
Former social worker to be honored with posthumous awardLocal educator to receive national human and civil rights award June 22, 2009
Speech pathologist’s groundbreaking work with bilingual and speech impaired students to be honoredEducators tackle issue of student safety and its effects on achievement June 19, 2009
NEA releases report to combat harassment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender studentsCharter schools perform no better, and often worse, than public schools June 17, 2009
New CREDO report examines charter school performance
Federal government should promote innovation in public schools June 12, 2009
Public discussion must be expanded beyond charter schools
Senate health care bill would provide for 9 million uninsured children June 10, 2009
Health care reform is vital to students’ success
Nearly 10,000 educators gather for annual dialogue on pressing education issues June 8, 2009
NEA Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly to take place in San Diego, from June 27-July 6
Eskelsen recognized as Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2009 Woman of the Year finalist June 6, 2009
Award acknowledges rise from cafeteria worker to leader of largest labor organization in U.S.
NEA touts need for comprehensive evaluation systems June 1, 2009
Educators emphasize concerns about ineffective evaluation systemsVan Roekel speaks at “Close the Gap” rally May 16, 2009
Reinforces longstanding commitment to closing achievement gapsNational Partnership Formed to Address Dropout Crisis NEA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to develop initiative to collectively promote high school graduation (May 13, 2009)
Groundbreaking Alliance Addresses the National Dropout Crisis with Collective Action and InnovationPresident Obama’s Budget Builds on Historic Investment in Quality Public Schools (May 7, 2009)
President Barack Obama’s proposed budget, released Thursday, builds on historic funding increases for public education provided in the economic stimulus legislationU.S. education secretary, members of Congress unveil project to thank teachers (May 4, 2009)
Hundreds of students, teachers join VIPs on Capitol Hill for unveiling of NEA’s ‘Teacher Thank-You Project’NEA urges Congress to continue funding program that benefits disadvantaged Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (May 1, 2009)
The nation will celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in May, Asian Pacific Heritage Month. During this time of celebration, it is important to remember the challenges facing this diverse group.NEA Vice President Eskelsen: education remains the key to opportunity (April 30, 2009)
National Education Association Vice President Lily Eskelsen, one of the highest-ranking labor leaders in the country and one of its most influential Hispanic educators, today joined policymakers and Latino leaders at a forum hosted by the National Latino Children’s Institute to identify challenges and opportunities to address the needs of Latinos and their children.Obama administration off to remarkable start during first 100 days in office (April 29, 2009)
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel today thanked President Barack Obama for making education a cornerstone of his vision for America in the 21st century during his first 100 days in office.Narrowing achievement gaps eclipsed by failing economy (April 28,2009)
The National Center for Education Statistics today released its long-term trend assessments in reading and mathematics based on National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores.NEA member named 2009 National Teacher of the Year (April 28, 2009)
Connecticut special education teacher and NEA member Anthony Mullen thonored at White House ceremonyNation’s educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath Nation’s educators to honor Ah Quon McElrath
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