As summer winds down, it is time to ramp up our fight to save our community public schools. New plans to destroy them, funded by billionaires, are emerging. Read, for example, this plan to replace 30%- 50% of city public … Continued
NPE Action strongly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to block efforts to promote admission’s diversity in higher education via affirmative action as well their decision to block districts’ initiatives to promote K-12 school integration. The administration’s actions will encourage racial … Continued
This week Betsy DeVos backtracked on her outrageous suggestion that schools could call ICE on undocumented students. The Supreme Court made it clear that all children, regardless of their immigration status, have the right and obligation to attend school. … Continued
On behalf of the Boards of both NPE and NPE Action, I extend our deep condolences to the students, families and educators of Santa Fe High School in Texas. We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of young life … Continued
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 the Florida State Board of Education will meet and vote on two items that if passed will be harmful to Florida students: Raising the concordant scores required to graduate. Eliminating the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) … Continued
We are delighted to let you know that you can purchase your discounted Early Bird ticket to register for our annual conference starting today. Purchase your ticket here. Early Bird tickets will be on sale until May 30 or … Continued
NPE Action is proud to announce that it has endorsed Paula Setser-Kissik for the state senate of Kentucky. Paula is one of three pro-public education, female candidates in that state who we have endorsed. Paula’s campaign message is as follows: … Continued
The Network for Public Education Action is pleased to announce its strong support for Elizabeth (Eliz) Markowitz for the Texas State Board of Education, District 7. Dr. Markowitz is a highly qualified candidate. She told us, “I’ve been an educator … Continued
See below for an important message from our friends at SOS Arizona on the latest plot by Governor Ducey. Arizona SOS reports…. “While the legislature scrambles to pour some much needed funds into the education bucket, they are still … Continued
Our Nation’s Report Card, which is what the NAEP scores are commonly called, paints a grim picture of the effects of nearly two decades of test-driven, top-down reforms based on business practices. Send an email to your Governor and let … Continued