National Education Association

Princess Moss was elected president of the National Education Association (NEA) with 50.3% of votes from nearly 6,000 delegates. She previously served as NEA vice president and a music teacher in Virginia, narrowly avoiding a runoff with Kate Dias, who received 31.2% of votes. The new leadership, including Moss, will take office on Sept. 1.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education's new definition of 'professional' degrees, which would have imposed lower student loan caps on fields like nursing, teaching, and social work. The ruling halts a key part of the Trump administration's student loan overhaul, citing the rule as likely contrary to congressional intent.

A federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Education's new definition of 'professional' degrees, which would have imposed lower loan caps on graduate programs like nursing. The ruling halts the rule before its July 1 implementation, calling it overreaching and inconsistent with Congressional intent, but allows other loan caps to proceed.

The US feds, via the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, are investigating the National Education Association for alleged antisemitism, according to the Brandeis Center. The article is from The Times of Israel.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating the National Education Association for antisemitism allegations, linked to the Trump administration's efforts to address rising anti-Jewish hostility on the left.

California pays teachers the highest average salary in the US at $103,552 for 2024-2025, nearly double Mississippi's average. A 2025 Gallup poll found 21% of K-12 teachers struggle to get by, with many holding non-teaching jobs. Nevada had the largest year-over-year salary increase (11.8%), while Oklahoma's raise was just 1%.

Defending Education, a watchdog group, warns that May Day student protests are the start of a long-term push to normalize political activism in schools, led by teachers' unions and allies like the Sunrise Movement. The report claims over $1 billion has been funneled to liberal causes since 2015, with groups like the National Education Association (NEA) funding Midwest Academy, a progressive organizer training organization. May Day materials call for disrupting 'billionaire takeover' and abolishing ICE, but critics argue this harms low-income families.

Chicago Public Schools face a truancy crisis as the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) prioritizes May Day protests over student education, with only 2 of 5 students reading at grade level. The CTU, accused of funneling millions into Democratic campaigns, collaborates with the National Education Association to promote 'social justice' curricula, while teachers advocate for politically motivated absences. The union has previously praised Venezuela's socialist regime under Maduro.

Teachers' unions in the U.S. organized a webinar promoting a May Day protest curriculum, sparking concerns about political indoctrination in schools. Critics argue the event aims to 'groom' students as Democratic activists, with education watchdogs accusing unions of using classrooms as venues for ideological battles.

Teachers' unions in the U.S. hosted a webinar promoting a May Day protest-focused curriculum, sparking criticism from watchdog groups alleging political indoctrination of students. Critics argue the unions are grooming students as 'foot soldiers' for Democratic political agendas through classroom activism.