Press Release
NEA President issues statement about killing of George Floyd
George Floyd is tragically killed at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García responds.
Result List
Press Release
NEA applauds House passage of HEROES Act, asks Senate to pass relief bill
NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia praises The House of Representatives for passing the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or “HEROES Act”.
Press Release
Educators and parents join to tell Congress to support students now
After poll data is released by the National Education Association, they team up to the PTA to launch a national ad campaign urging Congress to support students to accommodate myriad issues surrounding COVID-19.
Press Release
Educators and parents join together to tell Congress to support students now
Leaders from the National Education Association and the National PTA team up with educators who are still serving students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the future of public schools.
Press Release
Trump watered down CDC school reopening guidelines to flimsy flowchart
It’s going to take federal funding to get in-person public school and university learning back to a new normal, not Trump’s deceptive assessment of COVID-19 implications and blatant disregard for the safety and wellbeing of students and educators.
Press Release
NEA President: Final Title IX rule is shocking, offensive, and defies logic
Title IX rule changes (finalized by Betsy DeVos) that essentially weakens the federal protections against sexual assault and other forms of sexual harassment in schools and on campuses are blasted by NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia.
Press Release
National Poll Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Educators During COVID-19 Crisis
National Teacher Appreciation Week in the time of COVID-19 carries newer and more significant meaning, and that parents overwhelmingly agree: educators are more appreciated than ever before as they navigate the daunting task of distance-learning.
Press Release
NEA: Congress should grant Census Bureau an 120-day extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia asks Congress to allow a 120-day extension to complete the 2020 Census - not only be sure that everyone is counted, but also to keep those doing the counting safe.
Press Release
Trump’s call to reopen school buildings is dangerous for students, staff
Although 43 states and the District of Columbia disagree, Donald Trump urges all states to reopen schools before the close of the 2020 academic year. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reacts, citing that the health experts and educators should lead the way, not the president, whose best interests are clearly not with our nation’s students, educators, and staff.
Press Release
National Education Association To Host 2020 Representative Assembly Virtually Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
The NEA announces that it will be holding a virtual Representative Assembly in 2020, in accordance with safe social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We Want to Hear from You
Do you have a story to share? Or some feedback for the NEA Today team? Click on the link below to contact us.
Stay Informed We'll come to you
We're here to help you succeed in your career, advocate for public school students, and stay up to date on the latest education news. Sign up to stay informed
Great public schools for every student
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest
professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of
public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of
education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has
affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities
across the United States.