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Gutting the Department of Education will destroy programs and deny students the support they need, lead to larger class sizes, and increase the burden for educators who are already overtaxed and overworked.

Tell Congress to push back and stop an action that will have devastating consequences for students, educators, and working families.

[Act now](https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/tell-congress-stop-destruction-department-education)

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What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA?

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### [What Was School Like for Students With Disabilities Before IDEA?](/nea-today/all-news-articles/students-disabilities-before-IDEA)

The landmark law ushered in an era of inclusion and equity. The current assault on public schools could unravel that progress, leaving students without the support they need.

[Read More](/nea-today/all-news-articles/students-disabilities-before-IDEA) [Take action: Tell Congress to protect the Dept of Education](https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/tell-congress-stop-destruction-department-education)

NEA Shares Guidance as Immigration Changes Create Uncertainty

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### [NEA Shares Guidance as Immigration Changes Create Uncertainty](/nea-today/all-news-articles/nea-shares-guidance-immigration-changes-create-uncertainty)

Learn how educators can prepare amid threats of mass deportation and policy rollbacks.

[Read More](/nea-today/all-news-articles/nea-shares-guidance-immigration-changes-create-uncertainty) [Read NEA's Guidance on Immigration Issues](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/guidance-immigration-issues)

Eight Charts that Tell You Everything About Faculty Pay

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### [Eight Charts that Tell You Everything About Faculty Pay](/nea-today/all-news-articles/eight-charts-tell-you-everything-about-faculty-pay)

The 2025 NEA Faculty Pay Report shows a small uptick in faculty purchasing power, but it still hasn’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

[Read More](/nea-today/all-news-articles/eight-charts-tell-you-everything-about-faculty-pay) [See the full 2024 salary report](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank/he)

Amid Measles Outbreak, School Nurses Promote Vaccinations

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### [Amid Measles Outbreak, School Nurses Promote Vaccinations](/nea-today/all-news-articles/amid-measles-outbreak-school-nurses-promote-vaccinations)

The best way to stop the spread and protect students is with safe, effective vaccines.

[Read More](/nea-today/all-news-articles/amid-measles-outbreak-school-nurses-promote-vaccinations) [Resources for educators](https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/vax-to-school)

How Can We Improve Professional Development?

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### [How Can We Improve Professional Development?](/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-can-we-improve-professional-development)

What is wrong with district-sponsored professional development? Well, sometimes everything. Two educators discuss the trouble with PD and what can be done to actually make it worth educators’ time and effort.

[Read More](/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-can-we-improve-professional-development) [Check out NEA's Professional Learning Resources](https://www.nea.org/professional-learning)

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> “We cannot stand by while lawmakers dismantle the critical programs the Department of Education implements, cut critical funding for students with disabilities, English Learners, poor students, and take higher education and career/tech training opportunities away from the students and families who need them most.”

Quote by: —Becky Pringle, NEA President

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About 1 in 6 college students currently rely on Pell Grants to pay for college tuition and expenses.

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Choosing books based on students’ interests can help them see reading as entertainment the way they do video games.

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When LGBTQ+ young people lack adult acceptance, it increases their risk of suicide attempts.

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### Let’s bring real change

### Let’s get real

About 1 in 6 college students currently rely on Pell Grants to pay for college tuition and expenses.

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### Let’s bring real change

“Honestly, you get what you pay for. Quality education and an educated society come at a cost, and I think students are worth investing in....for the sake of our society and our children’s world.”

— Faron Haase (left), graduate student, Missouri

[Read: Pell Grants and the Future Teachers Relying on Them](https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/pell-grants-and-future-teachers-relying-them)

Choosing books based on students’ interests can help them see reading as entertainment the way they do video games.

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### Let’s bring real change

“The kids from Brockton wouldn't have access to books at home. And I'd say very, very few go to the public library. I try to make a big deal about having books that interest them, which I think makes a whole lot of difference. If you pick books that interest them and books \[with characters who\] look like them, or books that you read aloud, they want to know more, they want it in their hands.”

— Marcia Hoyle Walkama, librarian, Massachusetts

[Read: Raising Literacy Rates in the Digital Age](/nea-today/all-news-articles/raising-literacy-rates-digital-age)

When LGBTQ+ young people lack adult acceptance, it increases their risk of suicide attempts.

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### Let’s bring real change

“There is at times no social exception if you’re not White, Christian, and straight....I have four grandchildren, and they’re very different. We each do things together that they’re interested in. \[Max\] and I watch \[_Ru Paul's Drag Race_\] and discuss the various candidates—who we think should win the show....If you loved your grandchild before they \[came out\] to you, just continue to love them. They’re the same person.”

— Mary Jane Chiles, retired educator

[Read: ‘I Won’t Change You’](https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/i-wont-change-you)

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Women's History Month for the Classroom

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Integrate women's history into your classroom with our list of curated lessons, activities, background reading, and more.

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