Attempt to overturn Citizens United fails in the Senate
"The power to speak freely is a hollow freedom for the millions of Americans whose voice is drowned out by the booming echo of big money posing as free speech."Read More »
View ArticleWI gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke says vouchers hurt public schools
Mary Burke: We cannot fund two school systems. It’s at a minimum $1.2 billion, and Wisconsin residents do not want to see the money taken out of their public schools.Read More »
View ArticleMichigan candidate for governor and NEA President discuss Degrees Not Debt
"College students who are still acquiring large amounts of debt to pursue education are the most dedicated and passionate about the profession." - NEA Student Chair Chelsey HerrigRead More »
View ArticleState news roundup for September 27, 2014
This week we feature an update from PA on the privatization fight in York, CT educators heading to NY for a climate rally, NEA Pres Garcia’s trip to MI and and the new OH Education Association mobile...
View ArticleNew report alleges $30 million in fraud and abuse connected to PA charter...
Report adds one more voice to the growing chorus calling for real charter school accountability.Read More »
View ArticleNEA president, educators encourage voters to #Vote4Ed
The head of the nation's largest professional employee organization hits the campaign trail to encourage folks to get out and vote.Read More »
View ArticleArizona: It’s voting country
An update from the road by NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia.Read More »
View Article#Vote4Ed tour day 2 – Colorado: The peak of educator activism
I want to walk into a school that has what it needs and say, ‘that’s the standard for every school.’ Read More »
View Article#Vote4Ed tour: Great activism in Michigan
You can feel the energy on the ground in Michigan with just a day left until this critical general election on November 4th.Read More »
View ArticleCharter school fraud estimated at $54 million in NY
New report serves as one more convincing reason to establish more transparency, accountability for charter schools.Read More »
View ArticleFCC increases funding for Internet access in lower income and rural schools
FCC voted to expand the E-Rate program to provide high-speed Internet access to lower income and rural schools and libraries across the country.Read More »
View ArticlePresident Obama champions families, education, workers
In his State of the Union address, President Obama emphasized the vital role the nation's schools play in bridging a persistent economic disparity gap.Read More »
View ArticleNo Annual Testing in ESEA Reauthorization, Urges NEA President
“A child’s chances for success should not depend on living in the right zip code.”Read More »
View ArticleNew report alleges charter school fraud could be costing IL taxpayers $27...
Report asserts more oversight and accountability needed to improve education for charter school studentsRead More »
View ArticleLet the real experts determine how to assess students with disabilities
Let me be very clear: decisions about how to assess students with disabilities ought to be made at the school level by the dedicated team of educators who work with that student and their parents.Read...
View ArticleLily Eskelsen Garcia: The Road Home
NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia reflects on her time teaching homeless students.Read More »
View ArticleTake action now: Help the U.S. Senate get ESEA right for students!
U.S. Senate prepares new legislation regarding ESEA, or No Child Left Behind, after July 4th recess. Read More »
View ArticleEducators’ social media campaign urges federal lawmakers to #GetESEARight!
Take a selfie-photo and tell Congress why it’s time to rewrite No Child Left Behind.Read More »
View ArticleU.S. House approves Every Student Succeeds Act to create greater...
Education activists: Call U.S. Senators to take action and #GetESEARightRead More »
View ArticleEducators welcome bill to create greater opportunity for every student to...
U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote on federal education law. Read More »
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