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Read Across America Report to NEA Board
Since 2003, Read Across America has been the nation’s largest reading event, with 45 million participants each year, due largely in part from member-driven events and activities on March 2nd, which is “NEA’s Read Across America Day.”
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Eskelsen Garcia Unveils ‘Rabble Rousers’
NEA’s new president, Lily Eskelsen García, is more talented than many members know. Not only was she a teacher of the year in Utah and an accomplished folk singer, she also recently authored the book, “Rabble Rousers.” García’s husband, Alberto, illustrated the book, and the two of them autographed copies on Sept. 19 at the…
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Getting Rid of Offensive Sports Mascot Names
Juneau is a long ways from Washington D.C., but that doesn’t mean that what happens in the nation’s capital isn’t important—even when it comes to sports. Jacqueline Pata is offended by the name of the Washington football team and the misuse of the Native American culture in many other sports mascots. “It’s about respect,” said…
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NEA Gets Political with Ads
NEA has produced more than a half dozen national political ads this season supporting candidates friendly to education and attacking politicians who are not. According to Executive Director John Stocks, the ads are part of a very intentional move by the organization to engage more directly in politics. “We made a conscience effort to lift…
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Lily’s First Meeting
Lily Eskelsen García opened her first board meeting as NEA president on Sept. 19 with the simple words of the association’s preamble and mission. “We, the members of the National Education Association of the United States, are the voice of education professionals. Our work is fundamental to the nation, and we accept the profound trust…