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The Health and Safety Program is sharing an opportunity for NEA members to participate in a study on student personal devices in schools. Please consider sharing with your members.

K-12 public school educators are invited to share their perspectives in the Phones in Focus national research study led by University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth and fellow researchers.

The confidential 5-minute survey will help researchers better understand student personal device policies and how they work in practice.

Survey participants will receive an instant snapshot of students' personal device policies nationwide and a chance to enter the Phones in Focus Giveaway. Ten educators will win a $500 gift card.

Educators can participate in the survey here: https://www.phonesinfocus.org/.

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When can disruptive students return to the classroom? New Iowa law gives teachers more say The Iowa State Education Association called the law a "step in the right direction."

Polling places across Iowa are open today from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the 2026 Primary Election.

This election is an important opportunity for Iowans to decide who will appear on the ballot this November in races for Governor, Congress, the Iowa Legislature, and local offices.

Visit www.ISEA.org/political to view our initial list of ISEA PAC Recommended Candidates and find your polling location.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from ISEA! We believe in public schools where every student walks through the door and feels they belong. Where every educator can show up authentically. Where diversity isn't just accepted, it's celebrated. Thank you to all the educators working every day to make Iowa's classrooms welcoming spaces for all students.

We proudly recognize Audrina Bryant for earning the WLEA scholarship for 2026! 🎉 We can't wait to see all you accomplish, Audrina!

Congratulations to Audrina Bryant on receiving the WLEA scholarship for 2026! Audrina participated in the Educators Rising program through the ISEA, and is planning to study early childhood education, starting at Muscatine Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa. We are so proud of you, Audrina!

The mission of the West Liberty Education Association is to work to improve education for all students in the West Liberty Community School District while representing and advocating for our members. This scholarship is a part of this mission, and we would love to welcome Audrina back as a colleague here at West Liberty Community School District!

Bruce, we appreciate your continued fight and lending your voice on these critical matters.

Opinion: Let’s appreciate teachers for more than a week The teaching profession feels like Rodney Dangerfield’s line, “I tell ya, I get no respect.” Why do professionals dedicated to the future of kids feel this way?

Get ready for the ISEA Summer Leadership Conference, just under two months away!
Join us July 16-17 at Prairie Meadows Hotel & Casino.
Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4nBzgFl