Three million members elect 9,000 delegates–who elect NEA's top officers, debate issues, and set NEA policy. Here are your leaders, making your voice heard. The nine-member Executive Committee is ...

Each month, we feature three books—one each for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. Check out the calendar below to see what's in ...

Educators know firsthand that school-based discrimination against transgender students harms them profoundly by stigmatizing them and denying them equitable educational opportunities. This guidance ...

Educators throughout history have fought to protect the democratic promise of public education. Today, teachers preserve American democracy through their classroom teaching, demands at the bargaining ...

In 2022-23, more state legislatures adopted new or expanded school voucher laws than in any previous year. This expansion occurred despite overwhelming evidence showing voucher programs strip funds ...

Project 2025 is a blueprint to radically reshape the federal government and push a wide range of far-right policies in a second Donald Trump presidency. The 900+ page proposal includes detailed plans ...

“I got a new sewing machine for my 21st birthday. I know, even my mom was like, ‘Madison, you’re too much!’” says Aspiring Educator Madison Woosley. “But I love to quilt. It’s my way to chill out.” ...

Educators are well-versed in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. If students’ basic needs aren’t met—food, shelter, safety, and security—then it’s difficult for them to achieve success in the classroom. Yet ...

No matter the generation you’re born into, when you listen to today’s students it sounds like they’re speaking a foreign language. But, don’t sweat it, Homeskillet, NEA Today has you covered. So, take ...

More than ever, STEM teaching requires innovation, problem-solving, and cross-curricular connections to prepare students to thrive in a complex, interconnected world. Research supports this approach.

For almost seven days Cecily Myart-Cruz held the line. On strike and not giving up, Myart-Cruz and her fellow Oakland, Calif. teachers weren’t just asking for a fair contract for themselves, but they ...

“I went to that dinner prepared! I had a hand-written tentative conference schedule ready to pitch, complete with potential speakers and breakout sessions. I wanted this idea to work for our members,” ...