A Q&A from NEA Ed Justice zeroes in on how the pandemic impacts significant immigration issues that affect students and educators. This includes such topics as DACA renewals and federal support of immigrant workers and their families. Get informed and access helpful resources here. And join the Ed Justice League to help build power in your community.
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Apr 16
Urge Congress to think big
As a fourth coronavirus legislative package takes shape, NEA is urging Congress to address immediate needs like funding as well as long-festering problems ranging from the homework gap to student loan debt. Read NEA’s list of top priorities for students and educators along with a letter urging lawmakers to seize this moment to renew America’s promise of equal opportunity …
Apr 16
Tools for distance teaching & learning
CTA provides ongoing webinars led by experienced online educators who give you tools and best practices for teaching remotely. On tap next week: using Nearpod in the secondary classroom engaging middle and high school virtually high school math online using Google Classroom high school ELA “guerrilla virtual style” Sign up here. Can’t make the live trainings? Watch them on CTA’s …
Apr 10
CARE Act Information
CARE Act Payments: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CARES-Act-Payments-040320-FINAL.docx Education Stabilization Fund: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ESF-Cares-Act-FAQ-FINAL-040320.docx Student Loans: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Student-Loans-FAQ-CARES-Act-FINAL-040320.docx Unemployment Insurance: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UI-Benefits-CARES-Act-FINAL-040320.docx ESSA Waivers: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CARES-Act-ESSA-Waivers-040320-FINAL.docx School Meals: https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/School-meals-Families-First-Corona-Response-Act.pdf
Apr 10
Webinar – Student Loan Relief: What the COVID-19 Relief Law means for Student Loan Borrowers
NEA will be hosting a live webinar, Student Loan Relief: What the COVID-19 Relief Law means for Student Loan Borrowers, on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Educators, and particularly educators of color, have been burdened by student debt for far too long. And the COVID-19 crisis risks making that debt even more …
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