It's #CivicLearningWeek next week! Students, educators, policymakers & private and public sector leaders will come together to energize the movement for civic education as a nationwide priority. Learn more & join in: https://civiclearningweek.org
Today we joined @repmarktakano.bsky.social, former Education Dept. staff, and allies to mark 1 year of Linda McMahon’s leadership and call out what her cuts mean for students. Public schools are essential. We’ll won't stop organizing until every student has a fully-funded public school.
As a HS teacher, I used to take my students to read at nearby elementary schools during NEA’s #ReadAcrossAmerica week. Full-circle magic.
Today at Cardinal:
• Every kinder got We Are Definitely Human
• Every 1st grader got Mistaco
Reading in Spanglish. Big joy. Kids seen.
nea.org/readacross 📚
NEA joined @apsva.us's Cardinal Elementary in Arlington, VA for a joyful #ReadAcrossAmerica Read-In! New titles were added to classrooms across the school and every child received a book to take home. 📚 Celebrate the joy of reading with us at nea.org/readacrossamerica.
A group of children sit on the floor in front of a person reading, surrounded by books. A banner displaying "NEA" and reading "National Education Association" is in the background. Some children have raised hands.
A person stands in front of seated children in a classroom, engaging them in an activity. The room is decorated with blue and white balloons and a sign reads "Read Across America." Books are displayed on shelves, and colorful drawings are visible on the walls.
A person is reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a classroom. Another individual is standing nearby, holding a microphone. The room is decorated with balloons and a "Read Across America" banner. Books and a colorful artwork adorn the space. Adults are interacting with the children.
Today, Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, joined students at Cardinal for a Read Across America Read-In. 📚 Students celebrated the joy of reading, and NEA donated books for students to help inspire a lifelong love of literacy. #ReadAcrossAmerica #OneTeamOneAPS
It was great to talk to @ktvufox2.bsky.social about what #ReadAcrossAmerica is all about: literacy, learning, and diversity.
Learning and growth are a lifelong journey—which is why it is critical that students read each and every day.
Boycotts didn’t start in the 1960s. Communities have long used collective action to demand fairness and push the country closer to its promise. Explore what this history teaches about civic participation in schools today.
Educators go above and beyond every day to keep students safe, supported, and ready to learn. When ICE keep students from class, it’s educators who step up to protect stability and belonging.
Read their stories ⬇️
https://bsky.app/profile/19thnews.org/post/3mfrguk3ihm2h
Public schools are strongest when families and educators stand together. In this interview, journalist Laura Pappano explains how disinformation is fueling attacks on public education, and how parents are organizing to protect their schools.
Building a stronger public education system means strengthening the collective power of the people who know our students best. Read how educators are winning—even without bargaining rights—and what solidarity can accomplish. #PSW26
RIGHT NOW: lawmakers join grassroots activists for @moveon.org's People's State of the Union.
We are gathering together for our students, our families, and our democracy.
"Thank you for being brave."
Our ED Katie Bethell just opened the People's State of the Union.
Join us now: MoveOn.org/Live
STARTING SOON: the People's State of the Union.
Tune in at 8pm ET 🗣️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJmKptaWHHo
Strong teaching and learning depend on educators who are valued, respected, and paid as such.
NEA Today’s special edition Salary Issue breaks down the data and what it takes to win better pay and working conditions for educators. #PSW26
Hear about the true state of our union tonight, from @neapresident.bsky.social, @moveon.org, and more.
Sign up to join us.
Every student—no matter their race, ZIP code, or family income—deserves a strong, fully funded public school that prepares them for the future. Check out five predictions for public education this year and see what’s at stake this year. #PSW26
A blue, promotional graphic from the National Education Association that reads: I am Public School Proud and includes a 2026 Public Schools Week badge by Learning First Alliance.
Public schools are the heart of our communities. This Public Schools Week, join us in celebrating strong public schools and share why you’re #PublicSchoolProud. #PSW26
In 2025, the Trump administration made deep cuts to federally funded scientific research. But a new @pewresearch.org survey shows Americans across party lines still want the U.S. to lead in scientific achievement.
We joined the ACLU to sue to stop this attack from the Trump administration—and now they're standing down.
When we come together to protect the interests of students and educators, we win.
As natural disasters increase and FEMA’s capacity shrinks, educators are often the first to act. We spoke with educators across the nation who have supported their communities during harrowing times. They recount their stories of stepping up for students when it mattered most.
Vouchers were first used after Brown v. Board to avoid integrating public schools. Today, they still operate outside the civil rights and accountability standards that guide public education, and a new federal voucher program could divert $50 billion from public schools nationwide.
Congratulations to the 2026 NEA ESP of the Year finalists! Each of these five Education Support Professionals demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and reflect the vital role ESPs play in public education.
Congress' arbitrary limits on graduate student loans leave education degrees behind. It sends a troubling message that educators and their professional growth don’t matter.
We disagree! Tell Congress educators deserve the same respect and benefits as other professionals!
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Today, I celebrate the life of a giant who was a pillar of justice for labor, education, and communities across this nation.
May we carry forward the hope that he kept alive and remember that justice is a collective responsibility.
School vouchers are pulling resources from the public schools that serve nearly every child. Research shows they raise costs, enable discrimination, and leave students behind. Learn what voucher expansion really means for public school students.
An image with a red background and pink candy hearts that say: Our hearts belong to public schools.
Roses are red,
Our schools light the way.
Educators lead with courage
And love every day. ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day to every teacher and ESP who shows up with heart, strength, and unwavering commitment to our students and public schools.
📣 Calling all support staff! We've EXTENDED the registration deadline for NEA's upcoming #ESP conference, March 27-29 in Anaheim, CA. Be sure to register by Wednesday, February 18, at 11:59 p.m.!
ICE's mere presence near schools terrorizes students and disrupts educators' teaching. Fear and cruelty have no place there.
This is why @neatoday.bsky.social is taking legal action to demand long-standing protections for sensitive locations—like schools—be restored. #ICEOutSchools bit.ly/46368zA
Chris Deluzio listening and talking with teachers in his office.
I met with PA @pseaorg.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social teachers this week in DC. They shared heartbreaking stories from our community about kids who are too scared to come to school, afraid that they, or someone in their family, will be taken by ICE. The American people have had enough of this.
ICE may be leaving Minnesota, but Columbia Heights teacher Peg Nelson is clear: "No child in America should go through what Columbia Heights and other schools in MN have endured. ICE needs to stay away from schools everywhere!" #MNinDC #ICEOutMN
