There wouldn't be a #WorldMusicDay without music educators! From first introducing musical concepts, to leading performance groups, to teaching the next generation of music educators, thank you for sharing the joy of music with your students at every step of their education.

“The No. 1 reason teachers leave the profession is the pay. The No. 1 reason parents don’t want their children to become teachers is the pay. So, the No. 1 solution...must be increasing teacher salaries.” —John Arthur, 6th grade teacher and @myUEA member edweek.org/teaching-learn…

When all students feel included, everyone benefits—and as disability rights activist Helena Donato-Sapp knows, and one great way to learn more about inclusion is through books. That's why NEA curated a disability rights and inclusion book list, here: nea.org/professional-e…

As retired educators know, the job never truly ends—this is not only a profession, it is a calling. So it is no surprise to me that so many NEA retired members continue to be tirelessly engaged. And it is why I am so thrilled to see you all at your conference today!

Let the students know you are glad they're there! amazon.com/dp/0367622211

Public education is the foundation of the American Dream.

Veteran educator Rachel Jorgensen explains “Why I Keep Teaching”: edut.to/4dPR75D

Are you interested in the NEA Foundation's Grants To Educators program? Join the informational session this Monday! 📅 Monday, August 19th ⌚ 7:00pm-8:00 pm EST 🔗us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

*That the Democrats’ best hope could turn out to be exactly the unionized teachers that party elites have spent decades undercutting feels bitterly ironic.* thebaffler.com/outbursts/naug…

"Never under estimate a public school teacher." — Tim Walz

Did you catch Becky Pringle address the 2024 Democratic National Convention? Like she said, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz understand that when our public schools are strong, our nation is strong!

Today, we joined American Association of University Professors, AFSCME, @AFTUnion, CWA, Higher Education Labor United (HELU), OPEIU | opeiu.org, SEIU, UAW, @UniteHere, UE, & more laying out a vision for higher education under a Harris-Walz administration that recognizes higher education as a public good and the bedrock of our democracy.

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! ✊🏽 We're proud to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans across the nation. Find lessons and resources to celebrate in your classroom: bit.ly/3ZKEy7V

Book bans and vouchers are two sides of the same coin, both posing serious threats to #publiceducation. nea.org/nea-today/all-…

📚We can learn about and celebrate Native people through the books we read. Kick-off National American Indian Heritage Month with these Read Across books: nea.org/professional-e…

When we've got this many working people on our side, we can't lose. Great to see AFL-CIO's Liz Schuler, AFSCME's Lee Saunders, AFT's Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸 🖇️👩‍🎓📚, and the NEA's Becky Pringle at canvass launches across Pennsylvania this weekend!

Need a Grant? The The NEA Foundation awards grants of up to $5,000 to educators for classroom use and professional development. Grants are awarded in three categories: Student Success, Learning and Leadership, and Envision Equity. Learn more and apply today: neafoundation.org/educator-grant…

The House will vote—for the first time ever—on the Social Security Fairness Act as early as Tuesday night. Please email your representatives right now and tell them to repeal GPO and WEP. bit.ly/4fnE6RO