NEA Vice President Princess Moss participated in two events on Capitol Hill last week. A “shadow” hearing convened by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) explored the adverse effects of the reconciliation bill on K-12 education. In addition to NEA Vice President Moss, Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch […]

        NEA and the Federal Education Association, the NEA affiliate representing educators employed in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, lobby to strengthen measures in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that affect DoDEA schools. They highlight the unique challenge of keeping military-connected students engaged as students’ families endure frequent […]

      “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States…” ­­ — Article I of the U.S. Constitution     The Constitution makes clear that Congress approves the federal budget and […]