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NEA Convention: What Role Will They Play?

NEA Convention: What Role Will They Play?
The National Education Association (NEA) convention takes place July 1-6 in San Diego. Reported to be the strongest political lobby in the country, the NEA has developed a reputation for supporting candidates with liberal agendas, and pushing issues unrelated to public education or educator rights. Volunteers are needed on July 1 and 2 to assist at several exhibit tables hosted by conservative caucuses within the NEA. In particular, four groups are bucking the trend of the socially liberal lobby with exhibits on creation science, leaving homosexuality, saving the preborn, and conservative issues. If you live in the San Diego area and are willing to volunteer a block of time on either day, please contact Trudy Thomas at the CFC offices (951/354-8362).
In addition, pray for the NEA convention and this band of committed teachers. Policy discussions will take place beginning the afternoon of July 3 through the event’s closing on July 6. 
Jeralee Smith, a Riverside, CA teacher, asked for specific prayer: "Our Conservative Educators Caucus has put an item on the agenda that would necessitate that the union breaks ties with the abortion industry.  We invite everyone to pray that the NEA follows its own rules to treat this item fairly.  We already have communication from top-level union leaders that they may break their rules which will eviscerate our proposal." Pray that voting members will be motivated by ultimate truth rather than any political agenda as they consider foundational positions on life and sexual and emotional health.

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