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NEA Statement on Senator Bernie Sanders Suspending His Presidential Campaign

April 8, 2020

Bernie Sanders withdrew his bid for President of the United States. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia praised his campaign and urged support for Joe Biden.

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NEA condemns DeVos’ latest scheme to use scarce public dollars for vouchers

March 30, 2020

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia blasts Betsy DeVos for using a press conference on COVID-19 to further her privatization of public schools agenda.

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NEA calls Congress’ latest COVID-19 package another crucial step forward

March 26, 2020

The National Education Association, staunch advocators for immediate financial support and regulatory relief for educators, students, and communities, applauds another move in the right direction to combat the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Ohio Paraprofessional Named Education Support Professional of the Year

March 25, 2020

The National Education Association names a special education paraprofessional at Maple Heights High School in Maple Heights, Ohio, as its 2020 Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.

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Ohio Paraprofessional Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

The National Education Association names a special education paraprofessional at Maple Heights High School in Maple Heights, Ohio, as its 2020 Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.

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NEA joins 16 other public, private education associations in joint statement on Senate COVID-19 response bill

March 24, 2020

The National Education Association, along with 16 other education associations express shock and dismay over reports that Congress will not provide direct funding for remote and distance learning in the Senate’s COVID-19 response bill.

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NEA to Congress: Put people first to alleviate suffering caused by COVID-19

March 19, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a good start to providing relief for American families gripped by the COVID-19 crisis, but the National Education Association says it’s not enough, calls on Congress and Trump to implement immediate financial support measures first.

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NEA Calling on Schools Nationwide to Close

March 16, 2020

After reviewing the latest recommendations and data from the CDC, the National Education Association urges schools across the country to close.

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NEA: Biden “is the partner students and educators need”

March 14, 2020

Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, announces NEA’s recommendation that Vice President Joe Biden to be the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States.

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NEA: Biden “es el aliado que los estudiantes y educadores necesitan”

March 14, 2020

Spanish language press release covering NEA’s recommendation of Vice President Joe Biden to be the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States.

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NEA Statement on Senator Bernie Sanders Suspending His Presidential Campaign

NEA condemns DeVos’ latest scheme to use scarce public dollars for vouchers

NEA calls Congress’ latest COVID-19 package another crucial step forward

Ohio Paraprofessional Named Education Support Professional of the Year

Ohio Paraprofessional Named Education Support Professional of the Year - March 25, 2020

NEA joins 16 other public, private education associations in joint statement on Senate COVID-19 response bill

NEA to Congress: Put people first to alleviate suffering caused by COVID-19

NEA Calling on Schools Nationwide to Close

NEA: Biden “is the partner students and educators need”

NEA: Biden “es el aliado que los estudiantes y educadores necesitan”

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