The National Education Association meets across July 4th every year. It is the largest Democratic assembly in the world with 9,000 delegates. One of the things they did is outlined in the article below.
Teachers Care!
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Educators volunteer to help needy families in New Orleans area
NEW ORLEANS - July 02, 2010 - Teachers and other school staff from across the country rolled up their sleeves to help needy families in the New Orleans area. National Education Association members took on several community service projects July 1 and 2 to demonstrate their caring and commitment.
“The people of New Orleans are again facing enormous hardships, but they are resilient and proud. Their strength, dedication and determination inspire us all,” said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. “Back home, our members are dealing with their own challenges—like layoffs and severe school budget cuts—but while they are here, they want to give back to the city and to families in need.”
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For about 8 years I was a delegate to this incredible assembly. It was one of the most inspiring events of the year. I went to New Orleans (twice), Orlando, Atlanta, Washington, D. C, Minneapolis, Detroit and Los Angeles (twice). and most of the time I drove there. It was a wonderful way to see America and do something for my profession.
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