MNEA

Cheryl Mayes has earned the endorsement of MNEA, reflecting strong support from Nashville educators. Selected by PACE, the endorsement highlights her experience as a school board member and commitment to students, educators, and strengthening public schools. Vote for her today.

Wearing red, three dedicated staff members at Early College High School share a proud May Day moment. Their smiles reflect teamwork, care, and commitment; capturing the spirit of celebration, connection, and student success that defines the school community. #MayDay

🎉📚 Happy World Book Day! 🌍✨ Celebrate the magic of reading and the adventures found in every page. Share your favorite books or quotes 📖💬 Every story opens a new world; keep the love of reading alive together! #WorldBookDay #ReadMoreBooks 📖❤️🌈

🌍✨ Happy Earth Day! Celebrate your planet 🌱💚 Plant a tree, clean a park, or simply enjoy nature: every action matters. Show your love for Earth and help make a difference today! 🌿🌺 #EarthDay #LoveOurPlanet

Local leaders and community members united to honor Diane Nash, celebrating her civil rights legacy and the power of collective action. #DianeNashMarch #UnionStrong

Workers over billionaires. Join the movement this May Day in Nashville, May 1st from 4–7 PM. Stand for fair wages, dignity, and people over profit. Show up, speak out, and stand in solidarity. Join MNEA/TEA/NEA today: tnea.org

MNEA educators are coming together this May Day, May 1, to take action for public education. From walk-ins and walk-outs to a citywide bus tour and rally at Centennial Park, educators are making their voices heard. Wear your MNEA shirt or button and stand in solidarity.

A live stream service honoring Reg Weaver will take place at 10 AM, offering colleagues, friends, and the broader education community an opportunity to come together, reflect on his legacy, and celebrate his lasting impact on public education. youtube.com/live/f17u2Y9II…

Teaching trends swing like a pendulum. One year rows are rigid, the next they return as focus tools. A veteran educator adapts again knowing the real lesson isn’t furniture but connection, consistency, and meeting students where they are.

🌍🎉 Happy World Health Day! Celebrate cultures that support wellness, from herbal remedies to shared meals. 💚✨ Honor roots, share health tips, and support one another. Here’s to thriving together! #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll 🌱

Spring is a time of renewal and reflection. Supporting educators means honoring their right to take religious leave. Everyone deserves that space. Join the union at tnea.org (pay no dues until Sept 1) and be part of ensuring religious leave for all.

This image reflects solidarity in action. Union members stand for dignity, respect, and community. Loving your neighbor means speaking up and showing up. Join the union at tnea.org to support schools and workplaces where everyone is valued and protected.

At the No Kings rally, the UEA President, Liz Marable, delivered a powerful call for unity, equity, and respect for public education. The message resonated clearly: educators will stand together, advocate boldly, and ensure every voice is heard in shaping a stronger future.

Dr. Adrienne Battle became the first woman Director of Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) in 2020. She leads the district’s policies, operations, and initiatives, shaping education for tens of thousands of students in Nashville. #Women'sHistoryMonth

The Metropolitan Nashville Education Foundation (MNEF), established in 1964, provides scholarships to MNPS graduates pursuing teaching. Awards include the renewable Johnella H. Martin Scholarship and one-time scholarships. Apply today!

Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Black woman to run for the Democratic nomination for President in 1972. #Women'sHistoryMonth

The first woman to run for President of the United States was Victoria Woodhull. She ran in 1872 as the candidate for the Equal Rights Party, decades before women even had the right to vote nationally in the U.S. #Women'sHistoryMonth