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The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union in the United States. Membership in the NEA is reserved for school teachers, school personnel, university staff, faculty and retired educational professionals.
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Fast Facts:
- Founded in 1857
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- 3.2 Million members
- President: Reg Weaver
- Employees: 735
- 2007 budget: $357.9 million
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Key Dates
- 1857: Established by president of the New York State Teachers Association, Thomas W. Valentine
- 1910: Ella Flagg Young elected as the first female President
- 1912: Endorsed Women's suffrage
- 1964: Lobbied as an advocate for the Civil Rights Act
- 1966: National Teachers Association merges with the American Teachers Association
- 1968: Endorsed the Fair Housing Act
- 1972: Supported Title IX Education Amendments, allowing females the same federal funding and educational opportunities as males
- 2003: Lobbied for changes in the No Child Left Behind Law
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National Education Association Questions
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What has been the education policy of the Cherokee Nation? 1 AnswerCherokee Nation Education mission is to help and develop support for the education of Cherokee People. ---quote--- Cherokee Nation Education Corporation The C... read more -
How are you going to celebrate National Pi Day? 7 AnswersI teach middle school math, and I celebrated Pi Day early with my students. We made Pi Day cards and sang a Pi Day song. Here's the card I made. http://twitpic.... read more -
What are China's 56 different nationalities? 1 AnswerIf I am to type all the information for this answer, it would consume a lot of time. So I would lead you to the links with all the information you need. http://... read more -
What do the symbols of the Cherokee Nation mean? 2 AnswersThe Cherokee Nation seal is a seven pointed star surrounded by an oak leaf wreath and on the outer circle the words read,"Seal of the Cherokee Nation Sept 6. 18... read more
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