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Connecticut passes comprehensive education legislation May 9, 2012
National Teacher Day honors America’s teachers May 7, 2012
Survey finds parent-teacher relationships strong--teachers given grade of "A" April 30, 2012
Ramona Oliver named senior director of NEA’s Center for Communications April 30, 2012
NEA to Congress: Act now to keep American dream within reach for millions April 25, 2012
NEA supports resolution to roll back high-stakes testing April 24, 2012
Labor organizer named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People April 24, 2012
NEA member named 2012 National Teacher of the Year April 23, 2012
You’ve seen the movie “Bully,” now what? April 19, 2012
NEA commissioner tapped for senior staff post for accreditation organization April 17, 2012
Etch A Sketch moment for Gov. Romney: campaign about ‘jobs and kids’ now April 16, 2012
Nation’s educators commit to bully-free schools April 12, 2012
New NEA campaign exposes true cost of corporate tax loopholes April 9, 2012
NEA President: Ruling illustrates the political motive of the law March 30, 2012
NEA President: The Ryan Republican budget slashes investments in America’s future March 28, 2012
Statement of American Federation of Teachers, Florida Education Association and National Education Association on Trayvon Martin March 27, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on the passing of John Payton March 25, 2012
NEA says changing student test scores is unethical and unacceptable March 24, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on the International Summit on the Teaching Profession March 14, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-N.J.) March 7, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel Regarding Release of MetLife Survey of The American Teacher March 6, 2012
NEA President: Disturbing data should serve as call to action March 6, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel Commemorating the Selma to Montgomery March March 5, 2012
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Stars Danny DeVito and Zac Efron kick off NEA’s 15th annual Read Across America Day at The New York Public Library March 2, 2012
NEA’s Pringle helps lead new commission on teacher prep February 29, 2012
Statement by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel On the Tragic Shootings at Chardon High School February 28, 2012
NEA gives Kline ESEA Bills a failing grade February 28, 2012
Mazda test drive program pledges $1 million for nation’s public school libraries February 21, 2012
NEA’s ‘Read Across America tour – driven by Mazda' to raise $1 million for public school libraries February 17, 2012
NEA to help set the record straight and hold politicians accountable for false attacks February 15, 2012
Education Department plan reflects spirit of NEA’s 3-Point Plan to improve the profession February 15, 2012
NEA president praises Obama’s proposed budget February 13, 2012
Educators endorse Cheri Bustos for election to U.S. House of Representatives February 9, 2012
Educators endorse Judy Biggert for Re-election to U.S. House of Representatives February 9, 2012
States to receive long-awaited NCLB relief February 9, 2012
Educators endorse Jesse Jackson, Jr. for re-election to U.S. House of Representatives February 9, 2012
Educators endorse Elizabeth Warren for the U.S. Senate February 9, 2012
Millions will join NEA’s Read Across America Day celebration on March 2 February 8, 2012
NEA Legislative Report Card Shows a Congress Divided February 6, 2012
Union vote averts closing schoolhouse doors due to funding crisis February 2, 2012
NEA president praises President Obama's bold vision for America January 24, 2012
President invites Pennsylvania teacher to attend State of the Union Address January 24, 2012
NEA urges PA governor not to rob Chester Upland students of their future January 18, 2012
NEA applauds appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as Domestic Policy Council Director January 10, 2012
NEA President says misuse of standardized tests must stop January 6, 2012
NEA President: NCLB’s 10th anniversary no cause for celebration January 6, 2012
Payroll tax holiday extension stalls in Congress December 15, 2011
NEA PAC votes to endorse Ben Cardin for re-election to the U.S. Senate December 9, 2011
NEA PAC votes to endorse Maryland state senator Rob Garagiola for Congress December 9, 2011
New Documentary Highlights Teachers’ Fight for Excellence December 9, 2011
Crumbling schools don’t provide strong foundations for America’s students December 9, 2011
NEA President Announces New Three-Part Action Agenda to Strengthen Teaching Profession and Improve Student Learning December 8, 2011
NEA applauds Obama administration for efforts to increase diversity in schools December 6, 2011
NEA challenges harshest immigration law in the nation November 21, 2011
Super Committee throws in towel on debt-reduction goals November 21, 2011
Actor Matt Damon is top choice for substitute educator for a day November 18, 2011
Education support professionals essential for student success November 16, 2011
NEA shares strategies for developing family-school-community partnerships November 15, 2011
American Education Week focuses on nation’s commitment to students and educators November 14, 2011
NEA conference focuses on improving student success in low-income communities November 9, 2011
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel: Tonight, we are all Ohio Buckeye message to educators, nurses, firefighters: we got your back November 8, 2011
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