Category Archives: NEA Convention

NEA Representative Assembly in New Orleans – 2010 The theme for this year’s NEA Representative Assembly in New Orleans was “Hope Turned into Action”, that is, it seems, for everyone but ex-gays. This year I spoke at the Resolutions Committee … Continue reading →

“Hope Starts Here”  was this year’s theme for the annual NEA Representative Assembly which was held in San Diego, CA, July 1-6, 2009.  Approximately 90 new business items were discussed as nearly 9,000 delegates did business and made policy for … Continue reading →

The 2008 NEA Representative Assembly met in Washington, D.C. , July 1-July 6. This year’s theme was “Team NEA. Commitment. Courage. Power.” As always, it was truly amazing to see 9,000 delegates discuss, debate, and make decisions affecting education. This … Continue reading →

July 6, 2007 PHILADELPHIA PA – As the National Education Association met in Philadelphia June 30- July 5, 2007, to do union business and to celebrate 150 years of its existence, the celebration of freedom rang out. Or did it? … Continue reading →

February 17, 2004 NEA Ex-Gay Educators Caucus Formed WASHINGTON DC – A group of ex-gay teachers has formed a recognized caucus of the National Education Association (NEA).  The new NEA Ex-Gay Educators Caucus is chaired by Jeralee Smith,  a former … Continue reading →