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Education Funds Released Following Budzinski Pressure On Trump Administration Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announces the Department of Education will begin releasing nearly $5.5 billion in Congressionally-approved funds illegally withheld from states.

When educators, parents, and elected leaders work together, students win.

Thanks to community advocacy and pressure from @budzinski.house.gov, critical education funding is finally being released after an unlawful delay by the Trump administration.https://buff.ly/MEMNzPN

The Push for a $60K Minimum Salary for Teachers Has Reached Congress—Again Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., have reintroduced education bills that would increase minimum salaries for teachers and the minimum wage for support staff.

“You are the champions of the students of our nation. It’s now time for us to be the champions for you.”

Senators @sanders.senate.gov and @edmarkey.bsky.social have reintroduced education bills that would increase minimum salaries for teachers to $60,000. Read about it:

Image of NEA Vice President Princess Moss speaking at Senator Hirono's Capitol Hill forum in Washington, DC next to Randi Weingarten and Denise Forte.

Image of NEA Vice President Princess Moss standing alongside other speakers at Senator Hirono's Capitol Hill forum in Washington, DC.

Image of NEA Vice President Princess Moss speaking at Senator Hirono's Capitol Hill forum in Washington, DC next to Randi Weingarten, Denise Forte, Aaron Philip Dworkin, and Jacqueline Rodriguez.

“As the Trump Administration continues to attack our public schools, we must organize, advocate, and mobilize,” said NEA VP Princess Moss at @hirono.senate.gov’s Capitol Hill forum. Every student belongs in a great public school, and every community deserves the resources to make that a reality.

On Saturday, families in every corner of the country came together in peaceful marches, rallies and events to say: our families come first, and we will protect each other. Learn more ways to take action in support of families here: buff.ly/ishq3kd

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This legislation—hard-fought, hard-won—was nothing short of transformative for so many.

But ableism is still pervasive, inside the classroom and out. It is our duty to continue the fight for inclusion and accessibility.

Who is Sara Lopez Garcia to her Professors? | NEA The talented New York college student was abducted by ICE last month.

A star student ripped away from her family by ICE the day before her college graduation? Immoral, unnecessary, and cruel. #EndTheAbductions

Today, the ADA turns 35! This landmark act has been crucial for providing accessible resources & opportunities in education for individuals with disabilities. It's on all of us—educators, parents, & policymakers—to champion their needs and protect these vital laws.

Educators react to Trump administration unfreezing remaining federal funds | NEA These reckless funding delays have undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success

Thanks to pressure from educators and parents, the nearly $7 billion in school funding withheld by Trump has finally been released.

Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.

Sad to learn we’ve lost Malcolm-Jamal Warner—a strong supporter of public education and its educators.
He co-hosted the 2019 NEA Foundation Gala, where Patty and I had the honor of meeting him.
Grateful for his voice and advocacy. RIP.

Upward Bound Programs Facing Uncertainty, Despite Proven Success | NEA Earlier this month, the Trump administration abruptly terminated a handful of Upward Bound programs. Now Upward Bound advocates, alumni, and NEA Higher Ed members who work on federally funded…

For decades, Upward Bound has opened doors to college for low-income and first-generation students through tutoring, mentorship, and academic support. But despite its proven success, the program faces funding uncertainty that puts students’ futures at risk.

Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the uniqueness of the disability community and celebrate the voices, stories, and experiences of people with disabilities.

Access 📗 #ReadAcrossAmerica's booklist to explore titles that uplift characters and stories with disabilities: buff.ly/f9sDOcJ

Video: We Get There Together For too long, immigration has been used as an issue to divide working people and protect the interests of corporations, billionaires, and politicians who profit from fear and division. Our new video, ...

Across the U.S., people can't afford to pay rent, buy groceries, or see a doctor. And yet, Congress just gave ICE a budget bigger than most militaries.

-How’d we get here?
-Who benefits from keeping us divided?

A better future is still possible. Watch, learn & share ⬇️
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Vouchers Deliver Blow to Rural Schools: ‘They’re Taking Money From Our Students.’ | NEA School voucher programs have a proven record of failure and are especially harmful to rural students, families, and communities. ‘Why are we diverting funds from our schools,’ asks an Oklahoma…

Rural schools are being stretched thin. Vouchers divert public funds away from neighborhood schools, forcing cuts to programs students rely on like sports, the arts, and after-school care. Learn how this affects 10 million rural students:

An illustration featuring a political figure resembling Donald Trump sitting with a child, both looking at a document titled 'law'. Text above discusses organizing against a harmful law affecting public education and healthcare.

Though this harmful law is now on the books, our fight continues. We must organize to defend public education, and reject school vouchers in our states, and protect Medicaid.

Dive deeper on how this law will impact students, educators, and families: buff.ly/SJwI9kI

Graphic featuring a quote saying "I raised your debt—and shrank your aid—now college dreams might fade." The text explains a law that narrows student loan repayment options, raises monthly payments to $2,929, and limits program qualifications. A cartoon character appears frustrated, while his written on by Trump.

Trump’s law also forces the average grad to pay nearly $3,000 more per year in student loans compared to Biden’s SAVE plan.

It narrows repayment options and caps aid—putting college further out of reach.

An editorial cartoon featuring a caricature of Donald Trump gloating over giving resources to ICE, depicted by a flag-wrapped figure, with text critical of increased spending and impacts on communities that reads: Instead of investing in schools, Congress expanded the ICE budget tenfold—from $10B to over $100B. That means more detentions and raids, even in communities where families are here legally. This law places immigrant students and their families in danger, while starving public services that help all children thrive.

The law expands ICE funding from $10B to over $100B, putting immigrant students and their families at greater risk, even when they’re here legally. At a time when schools need more support, Congress chose to invest in detention over education.

Image featuring a quote about potential negative impacts on SNAP and school meals programs with the U.S. Capitol building in the background.

Congress didn’t just cut SNAP—they handed states a cruel choice: cover the costs or let students go without. If states opt out, free and reduced-price school meals could vanish, taking decades of progress to end hunger with them.

A cartoon showing a child and a caricature of Donald Trump, with a speech bubble from Trump saying, "I gutted your healthcare without a care. Schools and families? $1 trillion, unfair!" The image includes text discussing the implications of Medicaid cuts on education and healthcare.

Public schools rely on Medicaid to provide speech therapy, mental health care, and other essential services. Yet, the new law also cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid—stripping health care from 17 million people, including students and education support professionals.

Illustration of six diverse children in school uniforms standing in front of a quote about a national school voucher program, which discusses wealthy donors getting tax breaks by supporting private and religious schools, potentially costing taxpayers $25 billion a year.

Congress passed a law creating the first-ever national voucher program, despite voters rejecting them 17 times. It gives wealthy donors up to $1,700 in tax credits for private schools, draining $25 billion each year from public education.

Cartoon illustration depicting a caricature of Donald Trump sitting on a bench, holding a bill labeled "LAW", next to a crumpled paper and a pencil. Above is text that reads, "I'm 'just' a bill.. just barely passed... and I gutted the people's will," referring to Trump's budget bills. The Capitol building is in the background, and the logo of the National Education Association is at the bottom with text "Coming from Capitol Hill."

Trump just signed a law that cuts education, health care, and nutrition programs—while handing $1 trillion in tax breaks to the ultrawealthy.

🧵 Here's what that means for students, educators, and families:

As educators, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring our schools and campuses are safe and welcoming for all students, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or identity. Tonight's vote affirms that mission.

Trump’s decision to cancel millions in federal grants (many already awarded) undermines higher education and silences critical research. Learn what’s at stake and how these cuts are affecting campuses across the country: bit.ly/44M7eOt

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We honor John Lewis’s legacy not just in word but in action. He didn’t wait for permission to fight for justice, and neither do we. On July 17, we carry his spirit forward and remind the nation that #GoodTroubleLivesOn.

Renowned Voucher Opponent Receives Friend of Education Award at NEA Representative Assembly | NEA Josh Cowen, NEA’s 2025 Friend of Education and a vocal critic of school vouchers, vows to fight the billionaire agenda to protect democracy.

Congratulations to HEP author @joshcowenmi.bsky.social‬, who was recently honored with the @neatoday.bsky.social‬ Friend of Education award! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nYRHnx

Last week, #TheSCEA was honored to accept an award on behalf of Kate Selvitelli who was named @neatoday.bsky.social 2025 Student Activist of the Year during the Conference on Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) Luncheon. Congrats again Kate! #YouthActivism #LiteracyMatters #BannedTogether #NEA #NEACRSJ

We were honored to connect with members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during their National Convention in Washington, D.C. this weekend. NEA staff led a special tour of our headquarters and shared the history of the nation's largest union.

#DST1913
#DSTConvention2025
#ForwardWithFortitude

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Legacy & Liberation Fireside Chat– The Past and Present of Disability Advocacy in Education. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for a powerful intergenerational conversation in celebration of Disability Pride Month. Diane Buglioli, a lifelong disability rights advocate and former employee at the infamous Willowbrook…

Don't miss out! As part of Disability Pride Month, NEA is hosting a "Legacy & Liberation Fireside Chat," tomorrow, at 7pm ET. Hear from NEA educators with disabilities & disability rights experts on advocacy and accessibility in education. Register here: buff.ly/bglXolG

'We’re Not Done Yet': NEA President Becky Pringle on the Union's Next Steps The leader of the nation's largest teachers' union promises more activism.

Becky Pringle entered her final year as president of the National Education Association this past weekend.

As she nears the end of her second and final three-year term, she is leading widespread political and legal battles against both the Trump administration and conservative state policymakers.

When public education comes under attack, who stands in the breach? Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes take us beh... Pantsuits and Lawsuits: The Fight for Public Education

I had such a great—and necessary—conversation with @dananessel.bsky.social and @azagmayes.bsky.social on their podcast.

They are asking the critical question of this moment: what happens to a nation when public education comes under attack?

Nothing is more important than the success of students. But Trump and the Supreme Court are undermining public schools by blocking protections, funding, and relief. We’ll keep organizing until every student can attend a well-resourced public school. bit.ly/46bwvnO