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 […]

  The portion of the government funded through annual appropriations has shut down. For now, here’s what that means for students and educators: • Nearly 95% of Education Department staff are furloughed, so there’s hardly anyone to monitor compliance, accept civil rights complaints, collect data, or answer inquiries. • K-12 funding for the current school […]

  The federal government appears to be headed for a shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The GOP alone can pass a funding bill in the House, but not the Senate—there, seven Democrats are needed to advance a bill even if every Republican supports it. Normally, getting those votes entails give […]