How Help a Child In An Abusive Situation

We do all we can to protect our students; it’s part of our commitment to connecting with and nurturing every child. Too many of our students bear the scars of…

Children Are Fearful To Go To School

Reports from news media and immigrant rights advocates indicate new Trump administration immigration enforcement raids are underway in several states, including Arizona, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia. Advocates and…

Anti-Immigrant Agenda Undermines Our Core Values

Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda attacks our students, our neighbors, our friends—these are aspiring Americans who are working hard every day to make life better for their families, their communities and…

Put Students, Families Ahead of Politics

On behalf of the 3 million members of the National Education Association, I congratulate the members of the 115th Congress. With the election behind us, now is the time for…

DeVos Supports Failed Education Policies

The Trump administration recently announced its plan to nominate Betsy DeVos, best known for her anti-public education campaigns, for the position of Secretary of Education. Every day, educators use their…

Mothers of the Plaza, the People Embrace You

I actually thought there was a danger of being crushed. Roberto Baradel, one of the top leaders of SUTEBA, the union of educators in Buenos Aires, was holding my hand…