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Unless we act, the first national voucher program will go into effect next year.

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The Education Freedom Tax Credit is a private school voucher program, championed by Project 2025 and Besty DeVos, and designed to funnel taxpayer funds into unaccountable K-12 private and religious schools.

These funds should be used to support public schools, not defund them.

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Students at Montclair State University are pushing for a simple but powerful change: one excused mental health day each semester. Just one day can make a huge difference for those juggling school, work, and personal challenges. Students on other campuses can follow suit by using the steps Montclair students took to help create policies that truly support student well-being.

7 Steps to Build Support for Mental Health on College Campuses | NEA New Jersey Aspiring Educators say a single mental health day could help students navigate unexpected crises without academic penalty.

The current college accreditation system is independent, not beholden to politicians or institutions, providing unbiased determinations on whether colleges are financially healthy and academically excellent.

The Trump administration wants to change that.

Every student deserves to see themselves in history. Making Gay History - The Podcast brings LGBTQ+ voices from the past into classrooms today, with lesson plans for grades 5 through 12 developed by NEA members.

👀 Read more about how educators are using these resources to bring history to life.

Podcast Brings LGBTQ+ Living History Into the Classroom | NEA A podcast brings LGBTQ+ living history into the classroom; and learn how much tech is too much.

Seventh-grade history teacher Tom Ward's students don't just walk into class...they walk in complimenting his outfit. The California teacher has built a following of millions on Instagram for his retro classroom looks, but for him, it has always been about more than style.

"I always try to create a culture of positivity, looking your best, acting your best, and being your best," he says. "I'm trying to give them a recipe for success."

Mr. Ward Strikes a Pose | NEA Check out the retro style of seventh-grade teacher and burgeoning fashion icon Tom Ward.

For many students and families, community schools are more than a place to learn. They provide food, healthcare, tutoring, legal services, and necessities that make it possible for children to show up, focus, and thrive. Last December, the Trump administration abruptly cut $132 million in grants for these programs across 11 states and Washington, D.C., and students felt the loss almost immediately.

Educators say the cuts were made not despite the success of community schools, but because of it. NEA has joined a coalition lawsuit to restore this funding and protect the students and communities these schools serve.

Community Schools Grow, Despite Trump Attacks | NEA NEA joins coalition in a lawsuit to challenge unlawful termination of Full-Service Community School grants.

Every student deserves a school where they can focus, thrive, and stay healthy. But extreme heat is making that impossible in classrooms across the country—and students from lower-income families, who are less likely to have air conditioning at home or at school, bear the heaviest burden.

NEA members are refusing to accept that. From Colorado to New York to Connecticut, educators and their unions are pressing districts and lawmakers for real solutions and winning.

As Classroom Temperatures Rise, Educators Organize to Protect Students and Staff | NEA Extreme heat in schools is getting worse. Educators and their unions are forcing districts and lawmakers to act.

🚨 Several alterations to student loan administration will go into effect on July 1.

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