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Vouchers are any form of public payment to help parents send their children to private schools, including religious schools.
Each month, we feature three books—one each for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. Check out the calendar below to see what's in ...
Do you know when to raise your union voice? From academic freedom and personal safety to advocacy, fair pay, and more, this guide highlights key rights that every NEA member should know about and ...
Student behavior has nearly overtaken pay as the top concern among educators—and it’s driving some out of the profession. Today, 4 out of 5 teachers and education support professionals find student ...
NEA President Becky Pringle and educators from across the U.S. marched side-by-side within a few hundred yards of the White House on May Day.
What’s one small thing educators can do for their students every day?
Former English teacher Carol Spackman Moss is the longest-serving woman in the history of the Utah legislature. And, as a Democrat in a deeply blue state, she has learned to work across the aisle to ...
Beryl Torrence knows how to get her crew organized. As assistant director of transportation operations for Kannapolis City Schools, in North Carolina, she figures out the routes and keeps a stable ...
School leaders cite teacher recruitment and retention as the primary rationale for moving to a four-day week. But according to research, this new schedule may not be living up to its billing.
Former Teacher Stars in Public School Proud Ad Campaign Nebraska retiree Bob Feurer had his 15 minutes of fame—or at least 30 seconds’ worth!—in a recent union ad campaign that focused on how Nebraska ...
A healthy mind and body require adequate sleep. But when a solid eight hours proves elusive, this lack of shut-eye can take a toll on virtually every aspect of life. To get much needed slumber, ...
Brittany Jones “You have to be here to get there.” That’s what Brittany Jones tells her second graders, instilling in them that strong attendance at school is the path to achieving great things in ...