National Education Association

On October 18, millions across the U.S. will take to the streets to make it clear that

✊🏾 The U.S. has #NoKings.
✊🏼 Democracy belongs to the people.
✊🏿 The people will not be silenced.

We stand in #solidarity with @neatoday.bsky.social and @aft.org and all those marching for democracy.

The goal of this administration is clear: undermine public education, claim it's failing, and open the door to privatization and profit.

The Dept. of Ed fired nearly everyone who protects students with disabilities.

As a parent & special ed teacher, I know what that means.
Without oversight, who protects our kids when systems fail?

Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s a promise.
👉 NEA.org/protect
#IDEA #WeAreNEA
#DisabilityRights

Students with special education needs will suffer because of this administration's actions.

Are you a graduate assistant? You won’t want to miss next week’s session: “Beyond the Lab and Lecture Hall: Graduate Assistants Building Union Power,” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6pm ET. #HigherEdMonth

Register now: https://bit.ly/4pWOh5m

We hear about how cuts to the Department of Education are impacting our classrooms, and how parents and teachers can unite to fight back w/ @neatoday.bsky.social / @neapresident.bsky.social.

https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky

Educators on military bases going without pay. Food assistance for families hanging in the balance. National parks shut down. Social Security Administration staff furloughed.

Lawmakers must reopen the government and pass a budget that protects our health care.

Today and every day, we honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. NEA remains committed to advancing justice, respect, and equity for Indigenous peoples in education and beyond. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

No Kings June 14 · No Kings on Mobilize Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with No Kings.

Join thousands to protect our democracy this Saturday, October 18, to say “No Kings!”

👊 Spreak up against authoritarianism—find an event near you: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/

Are you a higher educator? Be sure to join us next week for our webinar: “Borders Cannot Contain Ideas: Defending Academic Freedom Worldwide,” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6pm ET. #HigherEdMonth

Register now: https://bit.ly/3KFxYK6

Every student deserves a bookshelf that tells their story. This #FreedomToReadDay, we’re fighting for the right of every child to learn from books that reflect honesty, inclusion, and the full story of who we are. Support the #FreedomToRead by signing the pledge: https://bit.ly/4mVzYeE

Arizona educators work to meet with Congress members amidst shutdown As the government shutdown continues, educators from Arizona’s largest education union are in Washington, D.C. for a national conference.

As the government shutdown continues, @arizonaea.bsky.social members are on Capitol Hill meeting with Arizona’s congressional delegation to urge lawmakers to protect students by stopping cuts to public education and fully funding programs for students with disabilities. #WeAreNEA

Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. Teachers and librarians are facing harassment and for defending the #freedomtoread. But they aren’t backing down—they’re standing up for truth, empathy, and every student’s right to learn.

#WeAreNEA 💪

90% of parents are against banning books.

All children deserve access to excellent, diverse stories.

Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek with me by donating banned books in your neighborhood!

Downright Dangerous Misinformation about Tylenol and Autism, Parents and Teacher Unite, Workplace Protections, Victory for Pregnant Workers On the radio show this week we dive into the downright dangerous misinformation the President is spreading about Tylenol and autism, and the many ways his administration is undermining public health.

"The power of organized people will always win over the power of organized money."

NEA President Becky Pringle joins the @momsrising.org podcast to discuss the impact of education funding cuts and how parents and educators can unite to fight back. https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25

The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff | NEA High rates of anxiety, depression, and stress are prevalent on campuses.

Nearly 4 in 10 higher education professionals report struggles with mental health, often bearing the additional weight of supporting students through similar challenges.

This #HigherEdMonth, learn more about how we can advocate for their well-being: https://bit.ly/47LXF3f

Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children Programs supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars.

Our leaders have a duty to ensure that every student gets the excellent education that they deserve.

Instead, children with disabilities are suffering under the Trump funding cuts.

Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day

Latinas are paid just 54 cents, on average, for every $1 non-Hispanic, white men are paid.

This is not just a number, but a lifetime of stolen wages. The pay gap harms Latinas, their families, and our entire country.

Latinas deserve fair pay now!

Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day. Latina women who work full time earn only 54¢ for every $1 earned by a white male. This pay gap harms Latinas and their families. Join us in demanding oversight of the EEOC to make sure every worker is protected from pay discrimination and bias. https://bit.ly/48lhxfU

Respect Students and Working Families. End the Shutdown. | NEA Congress must pass a bipartisan agreement that reopens the federal government and provides continuity for crucial services.

Educators on military bases working without pay. Critical food assistance for hungry students jeopardized. Health care hanging in the balance.

Students and families are hurting because Republicans in the White House and Congress have forced a government shutdown.

Tell them to end it, NOW ⬇️

No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Next Saturday, we come together to say: democracy only, no kings allowed.

Find a #NoKingsDay event near you to join the movement ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Bringing LGBTQ+ Voices into the Classroom | NEA How educators are using spoken histories from the Making Gay History podcast to teach empathy, complexity, and inclusion.

Through a partnership with @makinggayhistory.bsky.social, NEA has worked with educators across the country to create inclusive lesson plans that help connect students with history in authentic and personal ways.

White text on blue background: "The future of the workforce depends on education. 72% of all jobs will require postsecondary education or training by 2031."

Higher education is more important than ever. This #HigherEdMonth, we’re recognizing the critical role that colleges, universities, and trade schools play in preparing students for success in the workforce.

Book Bans Are ‘Common and Rampant.' So Are Educators and Parents Fighting Them. | NEA Banned Books Week 2025 is Oct 5-11. Learn how to advocate for students' right to read.

@PenAmerica.bsky.social reported 6,870 book bans last year and 22,000+ since 2021. Books most targeted include LGBTQ+ stories, Black and brown perspectives, and honest history. However, most parents and educators oppose book bans and are pushing back to defend the freedom to read. #BannedBooksWeek

Chicago teachers, community leaders say they mobilized to protect kids amid reported ICE activity Teachers at Roosevelt High School and local officials said they gathered 50 people to help with school dismissal across Albany Park amid reports of ICE arrests in the neighborhood on Wednesday.

Educators know that every child deserves to feel safe at school. Even as ICE raids disrupt our communities, educators, union leaders, and allies are mobilizing to protect immigrant students and their families.

World Teachers’ Day: Together for teachers, together for tomorrow This World Teachers’ Day, join the global mobilisation calling on governments everywhere to invest in teachers and to support us in creating a peaceful, more fair and sustainable future for all.

It’s #WorldTeachersDay! The best way to thank teachers is to support, respect, and pay them fairly. Join @eduinternational.bsky.social in raising your voice and calling on world leaders to invest in teachers and public education.

Downright Dangerous Misinformation about Tylenol and Autism, Parents and Teacher Unite, Workplace Protections, Victory for Pregnant Workers Podcast Episode · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising) · 09/29/2025 · 58m

"We cannot ignore that throughout history, the power of organized people always wins over the power of organized money. We have power and we can do something," shares NEA President Becky Pringle on @momsrising.org's 'Breaking Through' podcast. Listen now:

I Can't Afford to Live Where I Work | NEA Three educators share what it's like to live on an educator's salary in their hometowns.

If we want strong public schools, we need to make it possible for educators to live in the communities they serve.

30 Years Without a Real Raise: New York’s Early Intervention Pay Crisis New York’s early intervention providers haven’t seen a substantive raise in three decades — and vulnerable young children are losing out.

We know that respecting educators means paying them their worth. But over the last three decades, teaching may be the only profession in the state of New York that hasn't gotten a substantive raise.