Last year, a housing study in Carroll County, where Porter works, found that a person would need to earn at least $63,000 a ...

Hard-fought gains in pay are making a difference. “I finally have my head above water. But we need to do better.” ...

Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading.

With unprecedented challenges facing our students and public schools, NEA Today invites you to explore a special “Know Your Rights” section in this issue. From lesson plans to school safety to ...

Ending racism, sexism, homophobia, and other systemic injustices in schools is critical to protecting the human and civil rights of all students. NEA’s toolkits are designed to be used by anyone ...

We have tools that can help you take action with your union. Build your to-do list and we will create a customized toolbox made just for you! Build your to-do list above and click to generate your ...

Instagram has become a proactive partner in finding solutions to cyberbullying. A significant initiative is the School Partnership Program, designed to help educators directly report potential teen ...

lower class sizes; give support to students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities; feed hungry students so they can learn; provide one-on-one tutoring; and make the cost of higher education and ...

Between 2012 and 2024, the number of unionized faculty grew by 7.5 percent. During that same time, the number of grad-student employees in unions grew even faster, by 133 percent. A key issue for ...

In the 1950s, segregationists promoted private school vouchers to help White parents avoid sending their children to desegregated schools. A new book explores how "choice" ideology is rooted in white ...

It’s the start of a new school year, and it’s natural to feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether this fall brings in-person or remote ...

Since the enactment of universal school voucher programs, states are struggling with the programs’ cost and lack of transparency and accountability. Overwhelmingly, school vouchers are being used by ...