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How Title I Transformed My Classroom and Students’ Lives

Soon into his career, a teacher sees firsthand the positive impact of this critical federal program. “Title I changed everything.”

Education Policy

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Why Block Grants Are Bad News for Students

by: Amanda Litvinov April 16, 2025
If federal education funding is converted to block grants to the states, the most likely result is less money for public schools and more money for private school vouchers.
impact of Title I cuts

How Title I Transformed My Classroom and Students’ Lives

by: Sundjata Sekou April 3, 2025
Soon into his career, a teacher sees firsthand the positive impact of this critical federal program. “Title I changed everything.”
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NEA Files Suit to Defend Public Schools from Trump’s Reckless Cuts

by: Amanda Litvinov March 24, 2025
The Trump administration’s crusade to shutter the Department of Education puts students’ futures in danger. NEA is leading a coalition to stop them.

Health, Wellness, & Safety

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AI ‘Deepfakes’: A Disturbing Trend in School Cyberbullying

by: Kalie Walker April 10, 2025
Young students—mostly girls—are being targeted by deepfake images. Are schools doing enough to respond to this new form of online harassment?
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Amid Measles Outbreak, School Nurses Promote Vaccinations

by: Cindy Long March 18, 2025
The best way to stop the spread and protect students is with safe, effective vaccines.
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The Power of Transformative Social-Emotional Learning

by: Brenda Álvarez February 24, 2025
Educators are reshaping classrooms by fostering deeper relationships and nurturing the humanity in every student.

Racial & Social Justice

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NEA Rises Against State and Federal Criminalization of Immigrants

by: Brenda Álvarez April 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration laws and rhetoric instill fear, not ensure safety.
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NEA-ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Anti-DEI “Dear Colleague” Letter

by: Brenda Álvarez March 7, 2025
NEA President: The Trump administration wants to punish students, parents, and educators in public schools for fostering inclusive classrooms.
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NEA Shares Guidance as Immigration Changes Create Uncertainty

by: Brenda Álvarez January 31, 2025
Learn how educators can prepare amid threats of mass deportation and policy rollbacks.

Salary & Workplace Conditions

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The State of Teacher Pay

by: Tim Walker April 29, 2025
Are salaries improving? Which states rank the highest? Is the teacher wage gap closing? In two new reports, NEA examines recent trends in educator pay.
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For School Support Staff, Respect Begins with a Living Wage

by: Tim Walker April 29, 2025
More than one-third of ESPs who work in K-12 schools earn less than $25,000.
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What’s Causing Teacher Burnout?

by: Tim Walker April 7, 2025
Stress and exhaustion is pushing too many out of the profession, but it’s not up to educators to find better ways to “cope.” The responsibility to improve working conditions lies with those lawmakers and officials who dictate what a teacher's day looks like.
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Art Feeds the Soul… And Grows Your Union!

Download a new poster from NEA and put it up in your classroom or staff lounge! Remember you have a federally protected right to show the world that you are a union member.

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