As we head into week three of the federal government shutdown, anxiety is increasing among working families who rely on crucial services, and federal workers have no idea when—or if—they’ll be paid. The suffering and uncertainty don’t seem to matter to the extremist politicians driving the GOP Shutdown Express. They control the White House, […]

  Last week was historic for NEA Board members—their first visit to Capitol Hill during a government shutdown. Though some congressional offices were thinly staffed and others conducted only virtual meetings, the Board got our message across: Stop playing games, work together, and focus on what truly matters to students and educators. Specifically, they urged […]