Creating inclusive classrooms requires understanding the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. Educators should avoid using stereotypes and teach cultural practices with respect ...

The surge in data center construction over the past few years has sparked a backlash in communities across the nation, alarmed about environmental impact, the strain on the power grid, and the rising ...

One of the major takeaways from the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s Fifth National Climate Assessment from fall 2023 is that the United States is warming faster than the rest of the world due to ...

The Trump administration is challenging in-state tuition policies across the country. Access to in-state tuition can make higher education more affordable and accessible for undocumented students. NEA ...

We need to dismantle unjust systems. We need to fully fund public schools. We need to hold our elected leaders accountable to our communities. And we need your help to make it happen. Ready to help us ...

NEA’s Rankings and Estimates report provides a wide array of K-12 education finance statistics, including national and state average teacher salaries. Note: The report was revised in August 2026 to ...

Educators have the power to dismantle disabling environments and provide equitable access and opportunity for persons with disabilities. NEA is offering a curriculum to help. Persons with disabilities ...

Bill Farmer is a high school science teacher from Evanston, Illinois, with over two decades of classroom experience. He was elected to the NEA Executive Committee in 2025 for a three-year term. Bill ...

What’s Going On With Student Loans? If you have federal student loans—or are planning to take them out—you need to know about new changes by the Trump administration that may make you ineligible for ...

The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the country and is dedicated to ensuring educators have a stronger voice. Becoming a member connects you with a community of educators ...

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