NEA ESP Quality Dept

We’re expanding to Bluesky! NEA is committed to fostering safe, supportive spaces for our education communities and partners. On @Bluesky, we’ll continue connecting, sharing, and advocating for students, educators, and public schools. Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/neatod…

📢 The 2025 NEA ESP National Conference will be held March 22–24 in Louisville, KY. Don’t miss out—learn more and register by February 16: bit.ly/4gaoNeX

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. cta.org/LAwildfires #WeAreCTA

"Individually, they help shape the day for kids. Together, they help bring a school community to life." edsurge.com/research/guide…

Privatizing school transportation isn't the answer to bus driver shortages. Yet, many school districts are turning to rideshare companies to address it. Read why these services are harmful to students and how educators & parents are uniting to oppose them: bit.ly/4g9sNfR

Thanks in part to NEA and NEA-Retired, the U.S. House has passed a bill to repeal the unfair GPO and WEP provisions, a critical step toward retirement fairness. Learn more: bit.ly/3ViFhds

Bus driver shortages hurt the students who need transportation the most, particularly those from low-income families. School districts need adequate funding to raise pay for drivers and reverse the shortage: epi.org/blog/the-schoo…

ICYMI: In a poll of our ESP Day tele-town hall participants, 44% said they hold more than one job, and 64% said low compensation is their top concern. nea.org/nea-today/all-…

One in 12 children will lose a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18 years of age. Yet, the grief children experience is often overlooked. Educators can use tips by @StudentGrief to help students understand and learn how to cope with loss: bit.ly/4hQA06n

Happy ESP Day! Show appreciation to the support professionals who make a difference in students' daily lives. Your hard work, kindness and commitment are the backbone of our schools. Reply and tag an ESP and share your appreciation. #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2024 #IamISTA

It’s ESP Day! Thank you to all the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. On this ESP Day, we'd like you to meet Mikasa Melvin, Teacher Assistant at Salemburg Elementary School and long-time NCAE member. #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2024 bit.ly/4eEPpnp

"ESPs everywhere have the unique ability to reach beyond classroom walls to provide students with the support they need to thrive." - Jen Bramson, 2024 NEA ESP of the Year #WeLoveOurESPs youtube.com/shorts/0YcOAM8…

Strengthen relationships between educators and positively impact student outcomes through updated trainings for paraeducator-teacher teams. Learn more at nea.org/bwt #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2024

Shout out to the 2025 NEA Education Support Professionals of the Year nominees! 🎉 View our full list of state nominees at nea.org/espoty #WeLoveOurESPs

Today is Education Support Professionals Day. Last year, I was proud to reintroduce the Education Support Professionals and School Support Staff Family Leave Act, which would help expand the FMLA and ensure it covers education support professionals.

On this Education Support Professionals Day, join me in thanking school support staff - the bus drivers, school nurses, cafeteria workers, & more - who keep our schools running and make sure the needs of every student are met.

Custodians & clerical staff. Food service workers & facility managers. Paraeducators & physical security. And so many others! Education support professionals impact every part of the school community - happy #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay & thank you! #NationalESPDay

Feliz día de los profesionales de Apoyo a la Educación! Gracias a todos los ESP’s que mantienen nuestras escuelas funcionando sin problemas. Muestre su agradecimiento firmando el compromiso de la Declaración de Derechos de ESP: nea.org/ESPbillofrights #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2024

Happy Education Support Professionals Day! Thank you to all the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. Show your appreciation by signing the ESP Bill of Rights pledge: nea.org/ESPbillofrights #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2024

Support the education support professionals who make a difference in your life by signing the ESP Bill of Rights pledge today: bit.ly/4dtgl93 #WeLoveOurESPs