A 15-year-old Native American girl refused to be turned away from her public school—and in doing so, helped prove that every student belongs in the classroom. Today we honor Alice Piper, and a fight that is as urgent now as it was in 1923. #AlicePiperDay

🏳️‍🌈 Every LGBTQ+ student deserves a school where they feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves. Repost if you agree. #PrideMonth

Strong school communities start with supporting mental health. NEA’s Mental Health Hub offers tools and resources to support the well-being of students and educators and to strengthen school communities. #MentalHealthMonth

When school districts spend billions on health insurance premiums, students pay the price. NEA members are making the case for government-funded universal healthcare, and why it is an education issue.

Should politicians control what's taught in college classrooms? The Trump administration's proposed accreditation changes would give them that power, and nearly every college would have no choice but to comply. Read what's at stake for higher education.

The union is growing! @michiganstateu.bsky.social faculty just established the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF) after decades of organizing. Meet more of the newest NEA affiliates and locals. ⤵️

NEA joins a broad coalition challenging the Department of Education's RISE ruling, which blocks educators, nurses, counselors, and other professions from vital financial assistance: https://tinyurl.com/3ndee7sf

The US Dept of Education’s plan to scrap the Debt-to-Earnings rule is a major rollback of consumer protection—hurting students and letting predatory programs off the hook. We need real accountability, not loopholes. https://bit.ly/3RlxSLc

Yesterday, the House passed a bill that would require educators to “out” transgender and non-binary students—exacerbating a mental health crisis that affects many LGBTQ+ students. We must reject this harmful bill that will make our schools less safe.

NEA and the League Of Women Voters are partnering up to power the polls ⚡🗳️ Our elections depend on ordinary people who step up to be poll workers. Together, we can make sure we have safe, fair, and efficient elections! Learn more: https://www.powerthepolls.org/nea-lwv

Cassie Owens Moore is a librarian on a mission: every student should see themselves in a book. She's doing that work in South Carolina, which leads the nation in state-mandated school book bans.

No child should face the fear and trauma of family detention. Places like Dilley cause lasting harm to children's health and well-being. Today, @noelcandelaria.bsky.social joined advocates at the U.S. Capitol to say: every child & family deserves safety and dignity. #EndFamilyDetention #ReadThemHome

Mental health challenges continue to rise among young people. But programs like Ghosted are helping students see they are not alone through storytelling and guided workshops that encourage reflection and connect them with support resources.

Today across from the Capitol, I stood w/educators, workers, & advocates to say: No more business as usual. When voting rights are weakened, working people lose power. Public schools lose voice. Democracy suffers. The adults who care are still here. And we’re still fighting.✊🏽 @neatoday.bsky.social

Trump's budget would slash funding for K-12 schools by billions of dollars and eliminate crucial programs for vulnerable students. I met with @neatoday.bsky.social Arizona to discuss how we can fight back and support students in need across the state.

Students thrive when they see themselves in what they learn. 📚🏫 This important piece from @neatoday.bsky.social highlights why bringing AANHPI history and experiences into classrooms year-round matters for belonging, representation, and engagement. 🔗: www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

New disability rights book club-style courses are now available to NEA—but anyone can start a book club on accessibility and inclusion with our dedicated resources.

Congratulations to Clinton Smith, NEA's 2026 Higher Educator of the Year! 🎉 A professor of special education in Tennessee, Smith has championed students with disabilities and advocated for contingent faculty for more than two decades. He'll be honored with a $10,000 award at the #NEARA this July.

Virginia’s public-sector bargaining ban is rooted in a Jim Crow-era effort to silence Black workers at the University of Virginia Hospital who organized for fair pay and dignity. Now, Gov. Spanberger taking away a seat at the table for millions of Virginian workers is a profound disappointment.

1 in 4 residents in Hawaiʻi is Filipino, but for years, Filipino history was missing from classrooms. Students on Oʻahu helped change that by creating the nation’s first high school course on Filipino history and culture. #AANHPIMonth

Educators have the best book recommendations. Here are eight picks from your NEA colleagues to get your summer reading list started. 📚 What would you add?

If you value working people, pay them like you do. 💰

Trump's proposed FY2027 budget guts public school funding while defense spending gets a 44% boost. Educators and students deserve better. Tell Congress to reject it.

Happy #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! How did a Black teacher change your life? Tag them, celebrate them, and help the world understand why #WeNeedBlackTeachers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ne1p5j

Wha a joy to join @marylandeducators.bsky.social at Greencastle Elementary for #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

The union difference: Teachers earn 24% more and school support staff earn 13% more in states where they have collective bargaining rights, and unionized higher education faculty in all types of institutions earn more than their non-unionized peers. https://bit.ly/49pnkRd

The union advantage is real! Higher education faculty in states with collective bargaining rights earn more across all institution types: two-year, liberal arts, comprehensive, and research universities. Explore more findings from NEA's 2026 Educator Pay Report ➡️ nea.org/educatorpay

@neapresident.bsky.social: "We know there are bus drivers in New York and teachers in Idaho and nurses in Louisiana who are feeling the impact of a system that has decided to put billionaires ahead of everyone else—cutting services like public education."

This May Day, it’s #WorkersOverBillionaires

This #MayDay, we are gathering in solidarity to defend what makes our families and communities whole—and to fight for what helps them thrive. From public schools to basic dignity, we refuse to let billionaires write the rules at our expense. #WorkersOverBillionaires

Save the Date for #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay on May 7! This year's theme is "Black Resistance and Joy" because teaching has always been a practice of freedom. #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers https://bit.ly/41ziw7D

For School Lunch Hero Day, we spotlight cafeteria manager Jorge Galindo. Thank you for feeding your students such great meals, Mr. G!

Teacher pay hasn’t gotten better over the last 10 years. It’s gotten worse. But in states with union rights, teachers earn 24% more. That’s why supporting educator unions and orgs like the National Education Association matters. #NEAPartner

Teacher salaries are rising. But are they rising enough? Though gains are modest, educators in states with strong unions are winning significant pay raises. We must keep advocating for competitive pay. that keeps talented educators in our classrooms. ➡️See how your state ranks at nea.org/educatorpay.

New data shows #NH is still 50th in the Nation for state public education funding, 6.74% reduction in teachers statewide. neanh.org/about-nea-nh...

North Carolina Falls Again in Educator Pay Rankings❗ 📉 North Carolina falls to 46th in Teacher Pay and is the only state projected to see a salary decrease this year. https://bit.ly/4cPa8Gl

It's past time to pay educators what they're worth. And there's a clear way to do it: K-12 teachers earn 24% more on average when they have strong unions and the freedom to bargain collectively. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/27/nx-s1-5791733/teacher-pay-rising-inflation

Educator salaries should reflect the value teachers and staff hold as architects of our students' futures. That's why every year, NEA publishes this data to help educators advocate for better pay at the bargaining table and in state capitols. ⬇️ Read the new report and see how your state ranks.

Every child has a right to feel safe at school, yet ICE is threatening the safety of ALL of us in sensitive locations like schools. That's why we're fighting back. Read the latest from this week's hearing at SCOTUS:

Political violence is always unacceptable and must be condemned unequivocally. What happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night cannot become the norm. We must urgently reject the vitriol poisoning our public discourse and threatening the safety of our communities.

Kids should feel safe going to school. Full stop. Instead, children are being detained at a rapid pace and families are being torn apart. Schools should be places of care, not fear. Join us to organize and protect our communities at 8pm ET on Tuesday, 4/28. Register now: https://cca.is/frontline

We’re coming together as educators and workers to demand the respect, resources, and public schools our students deserve. Grab your poster and be part of a growing movement putting #WorkersOverBillionaires: https://www.nea.org/mayday-toolkit?utm_source=neabsky&utm_medium=social#poster

Only 6.1% of U.S. public school teachers are Black. HBCUs play a critical role in changing that—producing 50% of the nation’s Black educators while representing just 3% of colleges. Strengthening the Black teacher pipeline strengthens our schools. https://bit.ly/42cV54b

Grade inflation is real, and new research shows it can affect students’ long-term outcomes, including their college readiness. Schools must take a closer look at whether current grading systems truly support student learning and prepare them for long-term success.

This #MayDay, educators and our allies will show up everywhere—standing together for public schools, for our students, and prioritizing #workersoverbillionaires. Check out our map, join or register for an event here: https://www.nea.org/mayday-toolkit?utm_source=neafbpost&utm_medium=social#map

For the SECOND year in a row, a PSEA member has been named NATIONAL Teacher of the Year! Congrats to Leon Smith, an AP U.S. history and AP African American studies teacher, for being named the 2026 #NationalTOY.👏❤️ Read more about Leon: https://bit.ly/4ejG34f.

Congratulations to Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! 🥳 The AP U.S. History and African American Studies teacher and @pseaorg.bsky.social member will spend the next year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for the teaching profession. #NTOY26

Whether you just started working as an educator or are a seasoned veteran, you may have questions about how your pension works. We have answers!

We are labor strong! On May 1, let’s stand for labor solidarity, advocacy, and union members’ ongoing fights for improved working conditions, fair pay, and workers' rights. Wear your union t-shirt or a solidarity color and post your photos using #njeamayday or #maydaystrong. #WEareNJEA

The list of 2025's most challenged books was release this morning as part of ALA's State of America's Libraries Report. Of the 4,235 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2025, these were the top 11 most frequently targeted for censorship: https://bit.ly/3TE4cHi #NationalLibraryWeek