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Valarie Lawson smiling at her notes at the podium while speaking at the NEARI Lobby Day press conference in 2024

Press Releases

Press Releases and Media Advisories
Read the latest breaking news from NEARI. Reporters: For more information, contact Communications Director Stephanie DeSilva Mandeville at [email protected].

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NEA Press Release

NEA Statement on Donald Trump’s Executive Actions

January 20, 2025
National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement on Donald Trump’s executive actions that hurt students, public schools, and communities.
Press Release

"Linda McMahon is wholly unqualified"

November 20, 2024
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:
Press Release

Our work continues

November 7, 2024
NEARI President Val Lawson and Executive Director Mary Barden released the following statement on the election results:
Press Release

NEARI announces endorsed candidates

October 15, 2024
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.