March 2 – Read Across America Day

The 15th annual NEA’s Read Across America Day—the nationwide program that helps children discover the joy of reading—is expected to draw more than 45 million participants on Friday, March 2. The stars of “The Lorax” – Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Betty White, Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Rob Riggle - are this year’s honorary co-chairs. Visit www.nea.org/readacross for more [...]

February is Black History Month

To help you integrate Black History Month into your classroom, NEA offers a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.  

National School Counseling Week – February 6-10

The American School Counselor Association supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal, social, and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. For more information, visit the American School Counselor Association website.

No Name-Calling Week – January 23-27

No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.

National Mentoring Month – January

National Mentoring Month (NMM) focuses national attention on the need for mentors for young people, as well as how individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits can work together to increase the number of mentors. Learn more about NMM.

National Teachers Hall of Fame – Nominations Due Jan. 3

The National Teachers Hall of Fame was founded in 1989 in Emporia, Kansas, as a tribute to teaching. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to recognizing career teachers, to preserving and promoting education, and to serving our country by inspiring others to enter the teaching profession. Do you know an outstanding teacher who [...]

Bill of Rights Adoption Day – December 15

Bill of Rights Day commemorates the date in 1791 when the first ten amendments were offically added to the U.S. Constitution. Visit the Bill of Rights Institute for educational resources.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. Get more information and resources.

American Education Week – November 13-19

During American Education Week, 2011, Americans nationwide will join the National Education Association in raising awareness about the need to provide every child with a quality public education. To help plan American Education Week’s celebration days, NEA is offering a free, online toolkit, complete with promotional materials, activity ideas, and downloadable templates.

Bullying Awareness Month

October is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. Find out more at NEA’s Bully-Free: It Starts With Me campaign.  

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