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Latest News Releases

• December 18, 2008  Inflation continues to outpace teacher salary growth
• December 17, 2008  Nation's school employees applaud selection of Solis
• December 16, 2008 Obama Names Arne Duncan Next Education Secretary
• December 11, 2008 NEA applauds 2008 class of National Board Certified Teachers
• December 8, 2008   President-elect Obama's school modernization plan is a win-win for economy, students
• November 24, 2008  Experts develop strategies for teacher training and professional development in Response to Intervention
• November 19, 2008  Students honor "behind the scenes" heroes in schools nationwide
• November 17, 2008  The Great Homework Disconnect
• November 12, 2008  NEA ushers in new era of political and union organizing during historic election
• November 6, 2008  Teachers and parents beat back Oregon initiative targeting English language learners
• November 5, 2008 Maestros y padres derrotan iniciativa de Oregón en contra de estudiantes inmigrantes
• November 4, 2008  Obama presidency accompanied by key congressional and gubernatorial wins
• November 4, 2008  Obama presidency a victory for students and educators
• November 4, 2008  NEA's unprecedented campaign for a better future
• November 3, 2008  NEA offers resources for National American Indian Heritage Month
• October 31, 2008  Education voters are casting ballots early in significant numbers
• October 29, 2008  Economic troubles felt in halls across America's public schools
• October 28, 2008   Timing of sweeping changes to education law suspect
• October 24, 2008  NEA president: Vouchers are a bad idea for students with disabilities
• October 24, 2008  Unprecedented mobilization of millions of education voters underway
• October 15, 2008  Obama: Education "means more to our economic future than anything"
• October 7, 2008 Obama: Country must address education if we are to compete in a global economy
• October 7, 2008  NEA President Dennis Van Roekel: Fundamental question unanswered heading into tonight's debate between Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain
• October 3, 2008  NEA President Dennis Van Roekel: Congress takes necessary step to slow economic crisis
• October 3, 2008  Biden: Education is "engine that is going to give us economic growth"
• October 2, 2008  Statement from NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen on tonight's vice presidential debate
• October 2, 2008  NEA launches new, multipronged communication blitz in 10 battleground states
• September 27, 2008  Community leaders, VIPs celebrate All the People book launch
• September 26, 2008  McCain proposed spending freeze would leave millions of America's students in the cold
• September 25, 2008  NEA president supports agenda for strengthening America's public schools
• September 15, 2008  NEA President Dennis Van Roekel pays tribute to Hispanic Americans
• September 10, 2008  Obama talks with educators about challenges and reform
• September 9, 2008  NEA applauds Sen. Obama comprehensive approach to education reform
• September 7, 2008  Influential educator lends voice to strengthening education in Hispanic community 
  September 5, 2008 McCain continues attacking teachers instead of delivering an education plan that works
• September 3, 2008 Florida Supreme Court rules against school voucher scheme
• August 25, 2008 The NEA: organized, energized and mobilized for Barack Obama
• August 23, 2008 NEA applauds Sen. Obama for outstanding vice presidential selection
• August 3, 2008 Obama Emphasizes Education as National Priority
• August 1, 2008 McCain Distorts Obama's Education Record and His Own

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