Your landlord wants more money. The grocery store wants more money. The utility company wants more money. So yes, workers want more money too.

As I shared the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, educators deserve to have all the resources they need—but between inflation and voucher schemes diverting taxpayer dollars, educators are struggling.

NEA President Princess Moss Talks Future Of Public Education | iHeart

National Education Association President Princess Moss says supporting students starts with making sure public schools and the educators inside them have the resources they need. | iHeart

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Brown University researchers found that as of the summer of 2026, 1,878 schools are now within a mile of an existing data center, or one that is currently under construction. California has 602 such schools, or roughly 30% of the national total. Florida has 49, and Virginia has 101.

Why Are Data Centers Being Built So Close to Public Schools? | NEA

Educators are raising alarms about the impact on student learning and how much school funding is lost when the tech industry receives massive tax breaks to build data centers in their communities.

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A paycheck matters. So do safe classrooms, reasonable workloads, educator voice, and the support needed to do the job well. Across the country, educators are organizing through their unions to improve the working conditions that impact both staff and students every day.

‘No. 1 Concern’: Educators Organize for Better Working Conditions | NEA

Whether it’s crushing workload, unsafe environment, lack of support or larger class sizes, working conditions in schools have declined. Educators are making sure school leaders and lawmakers are payin...

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This morning I'm joining a forum on building resilient generations—and how together, we can ensure that students across the country thrive. Watch along now ➡️ https://www.semafor.com/article/08/26/2026/youth-wellbeing-forum-building-resilient-generations

Youth Wellbeing Forum: Building Resilient Generations

On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding ac...

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Join me and my friend @governorwalz.mn.gov tomorrow night to learn how you can promote the vote with NEA! The virtual rally starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. ET. We'll talk about what's at stake and how talking to your friends and neighbors can help get out the vote! See you there: https://bit.ly/4gWYtak

Tomorrow, join NEA Secretary-Treasurer Robert Rodriguez and @fracposts.bsky.social to discuss why offering school meals to all children at no charge is one of the most effective policies Congress can enact to support students’ health and learning. Learn more and RSVP 👉 https://bit.ly/4wmfQHv

"They didn't scare me away." After being suspended, doxed, and threatened over social media posts about Charlie Kirk, Florida professor Karen Leader fought back and prevailed. Now she's back in the classroom and speaking out about educators' free speech rights.

This Florida Professor Was Suspended for Posting About Charlie Kirk | NEA

Like many others, today she’s back in the classroom, having proved her right to free speech.

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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost and honor the first responders, survivors, families, and communities whose lives were forever changed. As educators, we carry these stories forward, remembering the importance of compassion, resilience, and coming together as a community.

Today President Princess Moss closes her back-to-school tour with one last day in the mitten state!

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Between visiting career education programs at the Plymouth/Canton Education Hub and meeting with Michigan's next governor @jocelynbenson.bsky.social, it has been a fantastic day! We capped off the evening alongside @meaonline.bsky.social members in Ann Arbor, rallying for the contract they deserve.

"I want rural schools to know they are important to the National Education Association. We are being very intentional about listening so I can lift them up at the national level, and we can advocate for the resources they need." —Princess Moss, @neapresident.bsky.social

Rural education takes center stage in North Idaho

National Education Association leaders, the nation's largest labor union, meet with local educators

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Students are not products. Educators are not beta testers. AI in education must be human-centered, transparent, and equitable. We need tech that serves students, families, and educators responsibly.

A court decision requiring stricter limits & supervision on Meta teen accounts is a step in the right direction, but it’s not enough. NEA has long pushed for action to address social media addiction. Lawmakers need to do their part & put children’s safety & mental health ahead of corporate profits.

Meta Reaches $17B Settlement With States Over Teen Social Media Addiction

The deal with 47 states requires Meta to add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram.

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I could just feel the love that @iowasea.bsky.social educators have for their students when I walked through the doors of these schools ✨ Today concludes the Iowa portion of my back-to-school tour, finishing up in Bondurant and West Des Moines this afternoon—and it has been just wonderful.

From Dubuque to Waterloo to Ames, NEA President Princess Moss celebrated Labor Day with dedicated @iowasea.bsky.social educators and union members, and the pro-public education candidates who are running to represent them ✊ Happy Labor Day to all workers, and those who fight for working families!

The largest union in America wasn’t built by asking nicely. This Labor Day, take a walk through the strikes, organizing, solidarity, and collective action that built our union and continue to move us forward: https://bit.ly/47WXodj

NEA & the U.S. Labor Movement | NEA

The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the country—when we unite and speak truth to power, we can and have made an enormous impact in our communities.

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Pop quiz! Can you name these heroines of the workers' rights movement? If not, read their stories here: https://bit.ly/4gJ0yXp

From @apajournals.bsky.social: more tech doesn't automatically mean more learning. Ed tech should be human-centered, evidence-based, safe, advance equity & support educator-student relationships. And educators must have a seat at the table in deciding how it's used.

Children's and adolescents' learning with educational technology

An APA expert report featuring 10 research-based recommendations for making educational technology decisions that protect and support children's learning, development, and well-being.

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🎉 Today marks an exciting new chapter as Princess Moss begins her first day as President of NEA. With nearly 3 million members behind her, she steps into this role ready to listen, lead, and advocate for the schools, students, and communities we serve every day.

The year that her elementary school integrated, second-grader Princess Moss had Miss Lucy T. Lewis as her teacher. Miss Lewis made students of any color feel welcome—and made Princess want to be a teacher. Decades later, after 21 years in the classroom, Princess Moss is now NEA President Moss.

The People and Places that Shaped NEA President Princess Moss | NEA

Moss grew up in rural Virginia and taught for 21 years in Louisa County

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Today we welcome Princess Moss as our new union president! 🎉 Watch her inspiring story 👇🏽

Being NEA President-elect is both a marathon and a sprint—but it's always about lifting up members' voices across the country, and talking about the issues facing educators.

From music class in Mayfield to career & technical ed in Dayton, Preisdent-elect Moss toured all over Ohio! Then she, @amyactonoh.bsky.social & OEA members packed donated backpacks to help address the affordability crisis. Great things are happening in Ohio schools thanks to dedicated educators ✨

Women have always been at the heart of the labor movement. From fighting for fair wages to safer workplaces and dignity on the job, these trailblazers helped shape the labor movement and the fight for justice. Meet 7 women whose courage and leadership made a lasting impact in the labor movement. ✊🏽

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This Labor Day, meet heroines of the workers' rights movement.

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From a Louisa County classroom to the presidency of the nation’s largest union! 👏 Before officially stepping into her new role, President-elect Princess Moss returned to the community where she spent 21 years teaching music and inspiring generations of students. Read more via @29news.bsky.social:

From Louisa classroom to national stage: Princess Moss returns home before leading 3M educators

A former Central Virginia teacher is preparing to take on one of the biggest roles in public education.

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This week kicks off President-Elect Moss' back-to-school tour, from her home state of Virginia to Ohio and Idaho and beyond. She's hearing from members about the issues that matter to them—and how we can create the strong public schools that we deserve, together.

We join readers everywhere in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. A champion for education and literacy, she inspired generations of young readers. Let’s honor her legacy by continuing to “inspire kids to dream more, care more, and learn more.” 📚❤️

Summer 2026 has been one for the books! 🌞 From the FIFA World Cup to wildfire resilience and even a viral raccoon named Jimothy, educators are now turning this summer's biggest headlines into meaningful classroom lessons.

World Cup, Wildfires, and…Jimothy? | NEA

Educators turn summer headlines into engaging fall lessons.

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Along with @neatoday.bsky.social, we asked folks who’ve used school vouchers about their experience. The findings are compelling. We have to combat vouchers, which weren’t designed to bring high-quality education to all children, especially Black and Brown children: https://coc.is/NEAVouchers