A transformation for public schools

Here’s what we did with the largest investment in public schools funding in history [National Education Association](   [EdAction logo]( Hi {NAME}, Three years ago, we were deep in the pandemic. COVID rates were at their highest levels yet. The COVID vaccine had just been approved, but it was only available to our most vulnerable populations. Educators were exhausted. We were filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Local and state economies were teetering on bankruptcy. Would a recession cause massive layoffs in schools, making class sizes balloon? How could we ever help our students through this turbulent time both academically and emotionally? How much longer could we keep this up? Plus, the pandemic exposed the inequities we’ve seen for years, and new challenges seemed almost insurmountable. But there was hope. [Three years ago today, President Biden signed into law the single largest investment in public schools.]( NEA and our members dug deep and helped get this major infusion of resources across the finish line. Then, we showed up to state legislatures and school board meetings to make sure the funds were spent to meet the needs of our students. The American Rescue Plan created: - New and impactful opportunities for students and members, including additional counselors, therapists, and nurses in our schools; - Improved school facilities, including indoor air quality; and - Increases in educator pay for teachers and education support professionals. - - A growing number of summer and afterschool programs to accelerate students’ recovery from the pandemic; [Please take a moment to read how the American Rescue Plan has transformed our public schools.]( [Find Out ➤]( The American Rescue Plan is proof that when educators, parents, and community members work together—and when we elect the right candidates to office—we can achieve great things for our students. It shows, too, the lengths educators will go to make sure their kids are taken care of. The past four years have certainly not been easy. We certainly are not done helping our students recover. But, we have come so far and we have done so much to help them. For that, we should be proud. Very proud. In solidarity, Becky Pringle President National Education Association [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( © 2024 NEA 1201 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States   This email was sent to: {EMAIL}   You are signed up for NEA EdAction, online and in‑person actions to build great public schools for every student.   To stop receiving emails, please [unsubscribe]( or [manage your email subscriptions](.   [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](   [Unsubscribe]( [Manage Subscriptions]( [NEA Action Center](