The NEA, largest teachers union, has endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for President!
The National Education Association defied some of its state affiliates Saturday with an endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president, which came after an in-person, closed-door conversation between members and Clinton herself.
“This is exactly the right time if you’re going to impact the primaries,” NEA President Lily Eskelsen García told POLITICO after about 75 percent of the 175-member NEA board voted to endorse Clinton.
Eskelsen García added: “If we want to have education’s voice in this primary debate, you get involved now.”
Clinton praised the NEA and teachers in general in a statement after the endorsement was announced. “I know from personal experience that a teacher can make a profound difference in a child’s life,” Clinton said.
I think this is great! Hillary knows about education, and has bona fides of reforming it in Arkansas to make it better.
It takes teachers. It takes a President. It takes a village, and it takes Hillary Clinton!