NEA Fall 2023 Report Highlights and Updates
The NEA Fall 2023 Report highlights Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona's emphasis on defending public education, youth advocate Helena Donato-Sapp's call to fight discrimination, and educators rallying against book bans. The NEA promotes social justice in education by integrating math with ethnic studies. Despite challenges like Georgia's divisive concepts law, NEA supports educators like Katie Rinderle. The report also encourages new educators to join the union and emphasizes the upcoming elections to support pro-public education candidates. Various conferences and training seminars are scheduled for 2023-2024.
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Fall 2023 NEA Board Report
NEA RA 2023 Recap Highlights: Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona told delegates that it is time to detoxify those who seek to destroy public education. 14-year old Long Beach resident, Helena Donato-Sapp, a youth disability advocate, urged educators to stand up to discrimination. Thousands of educators rallied against book bans and the culture war attacks on education. Click here for photos and videos from the 2023 RA. Click on Becky and Toby to watch President Pringle s keynote address to the 2023 RA delegages.
News from NEA Mathematics as a tool for educating students about social justice? Absolutely! Educators across the nation are utilizing math to integrate ethnic studies and drive real- world interest. Utilizing math as a prizm to aid students to view the world is how these educators are empowering students across the nation. August 2023 s NEA Today s cover story features tips on how educators are able to incorporate methods to making the 2023-2024 school year one to remember. Click the cover below to learn more! Georgia teacher Katie Rinderle read My Shadow is Purple to her fifth-graders. Her students chose the book for their morning reading time, then discussed the story and wrote poems about what color their own shadows would be. Because of this inclusive lesson, Katie was fired under Georgia s new divisive concepts law. Discover what NEA is doing to support Katie and the Freedom to Learn. Read the latest on our advocacy, our members, and the education trends we re watching.
It's Back to School Season, be sure to encourage new educators to join the union. Together we are a stronger voice for all educators! Learn more about the ways union membership benefits students, educators, and our communities.
Prepare for Elections on March 5, 2024 Support Pro-Public Education Candidates With more than 3 million members nationwide, NEA is a powerful force fighting to advance and protect America s public schools. From checking your registration to locating your poll place to encouraging others to GOTV this Step by Step Guide will help you with your voting plan. Ensure that you know who are NEA s Recommended Candidates for national races. Use the NEA Social Media Toolkit to expand your reach in support of candidate supportive of public education and safeguarding our democracy. Become an EdActivist and make an impact on your community and beyond.
NEA 2023-2024 Conference Calendar NEA Minority Leadership Training (MLT) and Women's Leadership Training (WLT) Seminars to Advance Racial & Social Justice (West) December 8-10, 2023 NEA Leadership Summit March 1-3, 2024 NEA Retired March 3-5, 2024 Higher Ed March 15-17, 2024 ESP March 22-24, 2024 Aspiring Ed June 28-July 1, 2024 Conference on Racial & Social Justice July 1-2, 2024 Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly July 3-7, 2024
2023-2024 Read Across America Calendar AUGUST 2023 Share Your Story Advance Racial Justice FEBRUARY 2024 MARCH 2024 Celebrate Diversity SEPTEMBER 2023 Tackle Challenges Together OCTOBER 2023 Champion the Freedom to Read APRIL 2024 Discover the Power of Poetry NOVEMBER 2023 Gain New Perspectives MAY 2024 Focus on the Family JUNE 2024 Promote Respect for All DECEMBER 2023 Recognize our Connectedness JANUARY 2024 Engage in the World JULY 2024 Foster Inclusiveness
Upcoming Heritage Months Link to lessons, activities, videos and more with just one click on the images above.
NEA Member Benefits EDUCATION NEA Micro-Credentials: 26 stacks of programs with over 200 individual courses. Stacks include: Arts Integration, Classroom Management, English Language Learners, Family Engagement, and many more. BANKING & LENDING NEA Credit Cards; Personal Loans; Home Loans; Student Loans; Student Loan Forgiveness & Refinancing. RETIREMENT Retirement Planning on your own or with a retirement specialist, 403(b) plans, Traditional and Roth IRAs. INSURANCE Life, AD&D and Accident Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance, NEA Retiree Health Program, Hospital, Disability and Long-Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
NEA Member Benefits EVERYDAY SAVINGS Cash Back from over 3,500 stores with Rakuten; Shopping benefits with Square Deal Market, Discount Ticket Program including theme parks, movie tickets, shows and events, sports and concerts; Office & Classroom Supplies discounts; Auto Buying Program with TrueCar; AT&T mobile discount; NEA Magazine Service; NEA s Mental Health Program with Sanvello app. TRAVEL Car Rental discounts; Hotel deals; Airfare finder; travel Resort benefits; Cruise bonuses and discounts; deals on Guided Tours.
How to Create and Access NEA Member Benefits Account NEA Member Benefits Go to https://www.neamb.com/ Click sign in and then click create an account. Use the non-District email address CTA and NEA has on file for your account. Navigate your benefits and savings!
What you learn here should never stay here. Becky Pringle NEA directors were invited to watch a private screening of the movie, Radical. The movie is the story of a teacher who used radical methods to unleash the curiosity and potential of his students.
NEA Fund Just 1 cup of coffee for the NEA can have a long term impact for change! A Cup of Joe can go a long way! The equivalent of 1 cup of coffee can make a huge impact at the state and national level: monthly = $60 per year Donations can be a monthly contribution or a one time donation. A perk of a virtual meeting is that donating to the fund is as easy as 1 click at: educationvotes.nea.org All Cup of Joe participants will be entered in a drawing for a prize to be drawn at the July RA in Philadelphia.
Contact Information: Grant Schuster 562-810-4035 grantschusternea@gmail.com Your NEA Director Thank you for your commitment and dedication!
