Middle and high school students need more sleep to be prepared for school. While many experts advocate for later school start times by up to an hour, school districts should be mindful of how this major change impacts student and family schedules. bit.ly/4avzy9o

Today, on the Day of (No) Silence, we are raising our voices for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Students cannot learn unless they are safe and supported at school and at home.

Learn how to take action with our partner GLSEN: glsen.org/dayofnosilence

Libraries aren’t just collections of books; they’re sanctuaries where communities unite, knowledge thrives, and minds expand.
This #NationalLibraryWeek , sign a Library Love Letter to show your support for our kids’ freedom to learn: nlwloveletter.org. #WeBelieveInLibraries

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Reducing the number of firearms sold without background checks will save lives. More still needs to be done to reduce gun violence in our schools and communities, but this is an important step. President Biden is committed to making all our students, educators, and families safe.

'Every student in every public school in this country deserves a teacher like Testerman.' —NEA president Becky Pringle

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🌈 We're joining GLSEN for tomorrow's Day of (No) Silence, to amplify the voices of #LGBTQ students and support inclusive school communities. Educators can find guides and tools to participate here: glsen.org/dayofnosilence #DayOfNoSilence

We're nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us before April 18.
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No educator—not a single one—should have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Give educators a raise.

Library workers: Even though you’re sometimes behind the scenes, we see you & all you do to help our school libraries run smoothly. Thank you!

#NationalLibraryWorkersDay

📚 Today marks #RightToReadDay ! 📚

We're joining UniteAgainstBookBans to defend the freedom to read and condemn censorship that prevents students from reading diverse, age-appropriate books. Write your elected officials and tell them to #UniteAgainstBookBans : Bit.ly/RightToReadDay

An honor to represent NEA & present in spanish at Education International Latin American Regional Conference to discuss trends in U.S. education & our commitment for racial, social, & economic justice as part of our work to promote, protect, & strengthen public education.
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'The thought of teachers having to work multiple jobs to support their families is a national crisis,' says Kim Anderson Kim Anderson. For teachers and staff in St. Louis, a recent historic 17% pay raise is hoped to improve their work-life balance.
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We should be able to learn without limits, free from the crushing burden of debt. President Biden understands that—his administration is committed to bringing relief to 30 million people. nbcnews.com/politics/white…

This #EarthMonth , we’re proud to work alongside EARTHDAY.ORG, @subjectoclimate, and LSF/LST to ensure teachers and students have access to climate education and know how to best protect the planet. 👫🌎👫 nea.org/EarthDay?utm_s…

If you value working people, pay them like you do. 💰

All students deserve the freedom to read. But, between 2022 and 2023, there were 3,300+ attempts to ban books in public school classrooms. Despite growing censorship, educators are using organizing and legislation to fight back.

Story by Eleanor Bader: truthout.org/articles/teach…

Students of every ability and disability deserve to learn and thrive in our classrooms.

Check out our online course to become a more inclusive educator, to challenge biases and undo ableism in our education system, and more. nea.org/professional-e…

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Earlier this week, CCSSO named Tennessee educator Missy Testerman the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Get to know Missy and the positive impact she's had on students over her 30+ year teaching career:
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