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MUST READ RESOURCES

Charting a New Course

Explore the challenges facing the charter-school movement and discover the evidence that initial progress has slowed over the last sixteen years.
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Action Guide on Charter Schools

NEA supports innovative charters but calls for all public schools to meet strict accountability and transparency standards.
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Featured Resources

SACRAMENTO BEE – August 26, 2020

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Renewed Hope for Teachers, Worker Freedom

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Tick, Tock – The Clock Winds Down on Janus v. AFSCME Decision

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Employee Freedom on Trial Monday

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Monday: US Supreme Court hears arguments on worker freedom

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NEA at NPC

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How Teachers' Unions Became the Paper Tigers of Education Reform

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Randi Weingarten’s Racial Demagoguery

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Union leader’s attack on parents and others who support school choice is hateful and should not stand

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Hillary’s Teachers’ Union Sellout

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How We Connect

Leveraging our deep, diverse network to forge powerful alliances that accelerate innovation & opportunity

  • Broker new collaborations.
  • Introduce potential allies from disparate areas — e.g., pairing educators with entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, etc.
  • Foster an ecosystem for visionary entrepreneurs & breakthrough technology companies & products to enhance school
    infrastructure, teaching methods & learning tools.

How We Engage

Activating stakeholders with physical & virtual interactions around pivotal issues, trends & opportunities

  • Convene a powerful cross-section of educators, business leaders, families, pundits, analysts & officials.
  • Provoke spirited & meaningful conversations about watershed topics.
  • Feature prominent personalities with passion for education.
  • Mobilize visible events in strategic locations.

How We Inform

Providing essential news, facts, data & analysis about the state of education in the U.S.

  • Deliver substantive & timely research, stories & commentary.
  • Debunk myths, misrepresentations & distortions to ensure accuracy & substance
  • Utilize extensive media. connections to raise awareness for critical education challenges & agendas.
  • Draw on 30+ of experience as an education thought leader to contribute unique & profound perspectives.

How We Influence

Advancing & protecting education reforms that prioritize the needs of learners & families

  • Aligning with high-ranking officials & organizations at every level
  • Promoting education innovation, diversity of options, parental choice & proper allocation of resources
  • Uniting advocates with legislative allies to spur action
  • Confronting opposition & antiquated views head-on