Paraeducator Raises Funds for Students Affected by Puerto Rico Earthquakes “As educators, we think of the children first,” says Mary Ann Rivera. “The fact that my island has suffered so much and has been ignored, hurts me. I had to do something.” Learn More

Supreme Court Case May Open Door to Vouchers Nationwide School privatization advocates use the Court to push a political agenda that seeks to dismantle neighborhood public schools. Learn More Hawaii’s Solution to the Teacher Shortage: More Pay Officials take the unprecedented step of approving increases in the middle of the school year. It’s just the first part of an ambitious five-year plan to stem the exodus of educators. Read More

Is Restorative Justice in Schools Working? Yes, but it can work better. Here are the elements needed for success. Read More Our Students Deserve Better than Betsy DeVos What makes a life-long Republican educator change her political affiliation? Frustration at our under-qualified Education Secretary. Hear Her Story Ready, Set, Read Across America! It’s as easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 to plan for Read Across America Day in March and get involved in year-round reading fun in your community. Read More Educators Are Getting It Done Lower class sizes, more counselors, more funding for IDEA and Title 1: educator-activists are continuing the momentum of last year’s victories to win more for students and schools. Learn More MORE FROM NEA • How Strong Are Your Leadership Skills? Find Out by Taking the NEA Leadership Competency Self-Assessments. • Resources for Teaching about Black History Month in Your Classroom.