Press Releases

National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI) Executive Director Mary Barden released the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education:

NEARI President Val Lawson and Executive Director Mary Barden released the following statement on the election results:

CTA endorses Jeff Mutter for mayor

In 2024, Rhode Islanders will determine who is elected to the Presidency, the Congress, Rhode Island House of Representatives, the Rhode Island Senate, and many school committee and other local races.

"A true champion for all students"

A coalition of more than 40 local organizations joined together today in the Statehouse library in support of “Healthy School Meals for All.

NEARI announces legislative priorities to a packed gathering in the Statehouse Library.

“CCRIFA has been working without a new contract since June of 2022 and held an informational picket across campuses on the first day of classes.

CCRIFA has been working without a new contract since June of 2022.

NEARI announces launch of a campaign that centers on the union’s commitment to high quality public education