The U.S. Department of Education made a big announcement this week. Read Learning Forward's statement about the reorganization of the department and our continued commitment to shining the spotlight on professional learning. https://t.co/n2458Qtf1k
Teacher pay penalty increased. 3 decades of stagnant wages of public school teachers put them further behind college graduates who chose other careers, resulting in ever increasing teacher pay gap that hit record high in 2024. https://t.co/k2eyjkBm3X @NEAToday@AFT@massteacher
Worth a read: “Rebuilding worker power by strengthening unions is not just good policy—it is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding.” @NEAToday@massteacher@NBPTS@AFTunion
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Is anyone surprised? Districts Can't Pay Teachers Promised Incentives After Trump Admin. Cuts Funding. What is impact on recruitment and retention? https://t.co/UrHZ5EIMr7 @NEAToday@NNSTOY@massteacher@NBPTS@AFTunion
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Educators: call your Reps. in DC to make your voice heard to keep DoE. Use the 5 Calls APP! Instead of being frustrated, this app helps you make quick, effective calls to your Reps in DC on the issues. It even gives you a script for every issue. @NEAToday@NNSTOY@NEArESPect
Worth a read! Paraeducators who play a critical role in our classrooms have been traditionally underpaid. Paraeducators Need a Raise! https://t.co/RLWI3ZLVeX @NEAToday@NoelCandelaria@massteacher@NEArESPect
"“NEA members will not stop. We can and will block bad policies. We can and we will build broader coalitions to support the values and aspirations most Americans share.”" – Becky Pringle
The #HarrisWalz2024 ticket is the long, healing hug America has needed since 2016. The kind that lets the stress fall from your shoulders and allows you to finally exhale. It feels stable. It feels safe. It feels healing.
What a team! A former prosecutor and a former teacher and coach and current public servants leading with wisdom and joy. Our Voices, our Vote. @NEAToday@NNSTOY@stacimaiers@massteacher @PFToner @MissDebGee @Teachers_Lead