Teaching in freedom, empowering teachers
On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate amazing teachers wherever they are for dedicating themselves to our profession—which, in my humble opinion, is the best on the planet. More…
Events
Hurricane relief: How to help teachers and school staff
In the wake of hurricane Harvey and Irma, our members need help as they try to rebuild their own lives and at the same time help their students and schools recover. More…
I’m speaking to the media and I won’t mince words
I have the best job in the whole wide world: I’m a teacher who gets to advocate for kids and for the work NEA members do, no matter what our job titles, to cultivate students’ curiosity and set them off toward fulfilling, successful futures. More…
Happy Labor Day!
We use our voice to advocate for policies that benefit all workers, including increases to the minimum wage, affordable health care, and well-resourced public schools. More…
Back to school supplies. The sales don’t cut it
Budget cuts in many districts have emptied supply closets. Teachers across the nation spend an average of $1,000 per year to fill in the gaps and provide for their students. More…
2017 speech to America’s educators: Be fearless, be proud, be warriors!
Did you miss Lily’s speech at the NEA Representative Assembly? We have it, watch it, comment, share! More…
New educators ready to step up!
I hope I will learn about the experiences of teachers across the country who are fighting for their profession, their schools, and their students. More…
Dear education graduates: Be fearless, be proud, develop x-ray vision
You’re beautiful. And what you’re about to do with your lives is beautiful. The trust that is being placed in you is vital to this nation. More…
Can you pass this quiz?
Who said that? Take the Teacher Appreciation Week quiz! Match these quotes with the people who said them.
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We rally for our schools, rain, snow, sleet, grizzlies…Can’t stop us!
The forecast was calling for snow, and the snow came, but it was an inspiring evening spent with educators who spend their lives putting children first. More…