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Texas State Teachers Association, affiliate of https://t.co/APuo8VnGz2, committed to the success of every student in #TxEd. Become a #TeamTSTA member @ https://t.co/wfEX15fWJ5
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As educators, we have accepted the sacred responsibility to protect every single student—regardless of their immigration status. We have a professional & moral responsibility to keep our students safe, especially if and when Trump sends ICE into our communities & public schools.
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As educators, we are united in supporting every student—no matter the language they speak or their place of birth—and ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming public schools. Here is guidance from NEA's Office of General Counsel that may be helpful. https://t.co/qjqb5gz8LY
nea.org
The second Trump Administration will have a large impact on immigration policies affecting students, schools, and communities. Here's what you need to know to prepare.
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TSTA Press Release: Senate, House budgets spend $1 billion on private schools, fail to meet needs of public school students and educators https://t.co/rRj56utED8
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The Southern #CaliforniaWildfires are impacting thousands -- including fellow educators. Donate to the California Teachers Association Disaster Fund to help our union siblings in need: https://t.co/iw4Qz8H7rN
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Our families deserve safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive—no matter our race or background. Join us on January 16 for a crucial webinar on confronting harmful policies that separate families and block vital support for our students and educators.
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Our hearts go out to the educators, students, families, and communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Let's show our support and share these ways to help.
Looking for ways to help folks impacted by the LA wildfires? This thread includes few ways you can help. In times of crisis, our union comes together to support one another. https://t.co/fmgo5yzzXT
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Thank you, @DrBiden, for your unwavering commitment to teaching and public education. As an NEA member, you’ve inspired educators and uplifted students nationwide.💙
thehill.com
First lady Jill Biden announced on Monday that she has taught her final class at Northern Virginia Community College after 15 years at the school.  At a virtual “thank you” event for educator…
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The Social Security Fairness Act is now law. Millions of retired educators, first responders, and other public service workers will get their full Social Security—benefits they earned.
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It is fitting that as one of his last acts in the Oval Office, President Biden signed into law a bill that will improve the lives of millions of educators, first responders, and other public service workers—the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Your activism made this possible. We repealed GPO and WEP and restored Social Security benefits for millions of educators, first responders, and other public service workers.
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We are even closer to ensuring public servants get their full, earned retirement benefits. The Senate just took an important step to move forward #HR82 to repeal GPO-WEP. Educators, firefighters, and other public service employees can't wait any longer. Let's get it done!
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The deadline for Texas to indicate whether it will participate in a federal food assistance program to combat child hunger is approaching and advocates are concerned the state is going to miss out on hundreds of millions of dollars for the second year. https://t.co/Lgf5TucUuk
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Texas was one of 13 states last year that did not participate in a new federal program providing eligible families with $120 per child over the summer to help pay for groceries while school is out....
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We are closer than ever before to repealing the unfair laws that have denied so many public servants their full retirement benefits. It's up to us—we must contact our Senators and tell them to pass the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct this week.
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Rain or shine, we stand together for fairness. 🌧️ NEA Vice President @PrincessRMoss joined @SenSchumer and public workers from across the nation to demand justice for retirees. It's time to end GPO and WEP. 📱 Make your voice heard by texting REPEAL to 48744.
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🚨 Time is quickly running out this term to repeal GPO and WEP. 🚨 Let's repeal unfair penalties that take Social Security away from millions of educators and other public service workers. Use this link to call, or dial 1-844-912-1779: https://t.co/AjuwNTy7Ca
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BIG NEWS: @SenSchumer said today the Senate will vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal GPO and WEP. The bill has already passed the House 327 to 75. Let's keep the calls to your senators going: 1-844-912-1779
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Stop taking away Social Security benefits from educators and first responders. https://t.co/RTl6OZ0ogy
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First responders are calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to support a Senate vote on the Social Security Fairness Act.
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All retirees deserve the Social Security benefits they earned. It's time to end GPO and WEP, which unfairly penalize educators and other public service workers. Please join me an urge your senators to call for a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act.
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