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Labor is Key for the Middle Class

Highlight of NEA President speech to leaders 01-27-12

NEA President, Dennis Van Roekel addresses the Mid-Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference. January 2012.

Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act

Voters representing dozens of Unions gather on Capitol Hill to send a clear message -- America needs the United States Senate to pass the Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act. The assembled crowd heard from Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Cherine Akbari (a laid-off NEA member) and Senators Harry Reid (NV), Robert Menendez (NJ), Charles Schumer (NY), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Richard Durbin (IL) and Tom Harkin (IA).

NEA Members Visit White House to Discuss Jobs Bill

NEA President Dennis Van Roekel and 9 NEA member were at the White House on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 to meet with President Obama and to strategize on how to pass the American Jobs Act. The AJA would save the jobs of some 400,000 public school employees nationwide.

2011 NEA Human and Civil RIghts Awards

NEA's 2011 Human and Civil Rights Awards honor great leaders from across the country and their great contributions. This year NEA presented their Lifetime Acheivement Award to Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. The awards gala kicks off NEA's annual Representative Assembly which was held in Chicago, IL.

2011 Standing Strong For Students Back-To-School Tour

National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel and Secretary Treasurer Becky Pringle crisscrossed the nation, visiting schools in seven cities, September 12-15th. They got first-hand views of school improvements and strategies that can be replicated across the country. They also participated in community forums as NEA is a strong proponent of community engagement and recognizes its positive impact on student achievement.

The NEA leaders visited Evansville, Ind.; Romulus, Mich.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Dayton, OH; Seattle, Wash; Orlando, FL and Miami, FL.

2012 NEA Representative Assembly

The 2012 Representative Assembly in Washington, DC brought together nearly 9,000 delegates to participate in the largest democratic deliberative body in the world. One of this year's highlights was a visit from President Obama.

2012 Human and Civil Rights Awards

NEA's 2012 Human and Civil Rights Awards honor great leaders from across the country and their contributions to human and civil rights. Of note this year, NEA is honoring Dr. Ralph Abernathy with Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award. The awards gala kicks off NEA's annual Representative Assembly which was held in Washington, DC.