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NEA President Van Roekel Testifies Before Congress on School Construction

NEA President, Dennis Van Roekel, testified on October 29 before the House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of including investments in school infrastructure in an economic stimulus package. President Van Roekel's testimony highlighted the great need for school modernization funding and the significant positive impact of school construction investments on local economies.

Get Involved in Campaign 2008!

Visit Education Votes to stay up-to-date on the issues affecting educators this election year and meet activists across the country who are volunteering to make a difference in their communities.

Congressional Report Card: How Did Your Reps Score?

Find out  how your Members of Congress measure up in supporting children, educators, and public schools.

A "New Balance" to Transform Public Schools

Read Great Public Schools for Every Student by 2020, NEA's proposal to revitalize the partnership between federal, state, and local leaders.

Get the Latest Legislative News

Read NEA's weekly update on the status of federal legislation that affects students, schools and educators. Previous issues of the Federal Legislative Update are archived here.