The 7-2 ruling preserves the ability of states to protect their public education system by refusing to divert public school funding to private religious schools.
At its annual meeting, NEA adopts a forceful new policy that “draws a clear line between charters that serve to improve public education and those that do not.”
At the 2017 NEA Representative Assembly, educators – with some inspiration from literacy advocate LeVar Burton and NEA President Lily Eskelsen García – vow to hold strong and defend public education.
Revising lesson plans and decorating bulletin boards is a fun part of preparing for the school year, but don’t forget the valuable work of creating structures for your classroom.
By calling for a “well-rounded education” for all students, the Every Student Succeeds Act gives educators a unique chance to cultivate learning mindsets and skills.