Members, Welcome to the new EdAction in Congress! Our new look is part of a larger effort that includes a new action center on nea.org with issue explainers and other helpful information. I’m Marc Egan, NEA’s Director of Government Relations. I plan to use this space to provide an update on what’s happening in the U.S. Congress—with […]

View as Webpage   Republicans block voting rights legislation—again Following the annual peace walk across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to commemorate the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., NEA President Becky Pringle joined congressional, civil rights, and community leaders at a press conference.  Take Action   Educators get debt relief In the three months […]

View as Webpage   Why voting rights are essential for successful public schools The Senate plans to vote this week on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746). The measure is expected to fail because the Senate rule known as the filibuster allows a minority to block all but certain budget-related measures. Democrats […]