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‘I Can Actually Retire with Security’

6 days ago | nea.org | Amanda Litvinov

“I’ve spent the last 10 years working myself to death, doing every extra duty job I could to make sure my retirement would be enough to sustain me,” says California teacher LaTonya Curlin. “Starting next year, I won’t have to work those four extra duty jobs.” When former President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5, Curlin’s future suddenly looked a lot brighter.
Four Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Slashes Public School Funding

1 week ago | nea.org | Tim Walker

By: Tim Walker, Senior Writer/Editor Key Takeaways $4.5 Billion in cuts to K-12 programs $12 Billion in total cuts to the U.S. Department of Education On May 2, the Trump administration unveiled its blueprint for the fiscal year 2025-06 federal budget. Since it does not list specific funding requests for every federal program, the 46-page document is a “skinny” budget.
Therapy Dogs: Educator's Best Friend?

1 week ago | nea.org | Mary Ellen Flannery

When Lindsay Dominguez’s principal heard about the Paws & Peers therapy dog program, she dashed off an email to Dominguez: “With all the dogs in your house, you must have one that would work for this!”Everybody knows Dominguez is a dog person. And she had the perfect pupper for the job. When she first adopted Hotch, he was a wild-haired, all-legs puppy with a sweet disposition.
How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect

1 week ago | nea.org | Cindy Long

Averie Jackson, a preschool teaching assistant in Kansas City, Kansas, has deep connections to her school community, spanning generations. Her great grandfather, Patrecio, took a job as a custodian at West Middle school in Kansas City, thinking it would be a steppingstone on his path to providing a better life for his family, who were newcomers to the United States. Instead, he would teach himself English, work his way up to head custodian, and stay in that position until he retired.
May Day! May Day! Celebrating the Power of Solidarity

1 week ago | nea.org | Mary Ellen Flannery

Across the United States on May 1, working people stood together for fair wages, respect, an end to the assault on immigrants, and more. "Why do we march on May Day? We march because billionaires are defunding our public schools and breaking promises to our students," explains NEA President Becky Pringle.
For School Support Staff, Respect Begins with a Living Wage

2 weeks ago | nea.org | Tim Walker

Key Takeaways According to a new NEA report, the average earnings for education support professionals in K-12 and higher education increased to $37,097 in 2023–2024, about a $1,000 increase over the average earnings in 2022–2023. Average earnings rose from $31,190 in 2014–2015 to $37,097 in 2023–2024. However, when adjusted for inflation, earnings actually fell from $31,190 to $28,318 in constant 2015 dollars.
The State of Teacher Pay

2 weeks ago | nea.org | Tim Walker

Over the past few years, real gains in teacher pay have been outpaced by higher inflation. Coping with the high cost of living is an ongoing—and sometimes insurmountable—challenge for educators. Two new reports released this week by the National Education Association (NEA) show that salaries improved, but are still likely too low to make any lasting positive impact on teacher recruitment and retention.
Will the Supreme Court Force States to Fund Religious Charter Schools?

2 weeks ago | nea.org | Amanda Litvinov

On April 30, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear two cases that could force states to use public funding for religious charter schools, which would drain resources for traditional public schools and further degrade the once-sacred wall separating church and state. In Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. DrummondandSt. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v.
May Day Participant Toolkit | NEA

4 weeks ago | nea.org

On May 1, 2025, educators will join workers, parents, students, and community members to rise up for dignity, justice, and public investment in our lives, not in billionaires' profit margins. This toolkit provides guidance to help you join the May Day Strong National Day of Action and make a bold impact for our schools and communities.
Why Block Grants Are Bad News for Students

4 weeks ago | nea.org | Amanda Litvinov

The Trump administration’s torrent of firings and funding cuts at the U.S. Department of Education has drawn broad criticism from experts and former education secretaries in both parties. President Trump and Elon Musk’s stated intention to “move education back to the states” is equally concerning to public education supporters and experts. Why?