You’re expecting a new addition to your family and just learned that although you’ve been teaching in your school district for years, you get absolutely no paid family leave to bond with your baby. Read more.
Despite stonewalling by the GOP, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is continuing the push for federal legislation to preserve and protect voting rights, the foundation of our democracy.
NEA President Becky Pringle participated in a Dec. 7 event at the National Press Club launching the grassroots Equity or Else campaign advocating for FY2022 education funding levels proposed by President Biden and approved by the House.
CHEER: Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act (H.R. 6227) to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs. Tweet this >
CHEER: Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) led a sign-on letter urging President Biden to waive interest on federal student loans for the duration of the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tweet this >
CHEER: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Rep. Ayana Pressley (D-MA) sent a letter urging President Biden to extend the pause in student loan payments and cancel student debt. Tweet this >
