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10/14/2026

NEA Today
Family, Friends,
Last week, the Trump administration ramped up efforts to bypass Congress and further its own policy priorities.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced that it is rescinding $95 million in education funding previously approved by Congress.
The Treasury Department issued proposed regulations on the federal voucher program created by H.R. 1, the reconciliation bill passed in 2025 to divert billions of taxpayer dollars to subsidize private education for a select few. There’s a 60-day public comment period. By January 1, governors must decide whether to opt-in to the program.
“The Trump administration is once again putting its thumb on the scale for private school vouchers at the expense of the public schools that serve 90% of America's students,” said NEA President Princess Moss.
Both the Senate and the House have adjourned and are not scheduled to return until after the November elections. Nevertheless, work continues on Capitol Hill. In meetings with congressional staff this week, the NEA Board of Directors is delivering these messages:
• Preserve FY27 education funding and grants
• Restore collective bargaining for educators in schools on military bases stateside and overseas
• Halt the Trump administration’s effort to gut the E-Rate program
• Reject the federal voucher program

Help amplify these messages by telling Congress what you think!

We’ll be back after the elections, unless unexpected legislative developments arise. In the meantime, be sure you have a plan to vote and commit to carrying it out—whatever it takes.

In solidarity,

Kimberly Johnson Trinca
Government Relations Director
National Education Association

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

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Hey y’all! Let me introduce myself!
I’m NaTasha — gardener, food systems nerd, educator, and the person behind Grow With Me and the Grow Collective.
I’m a Certified Garden Coach and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner, founder of Carolina Foodscapes and I love helping people realize that you do not need a huge yard or years of experience to grow food.
A few random things about me:
I get way too excited when seeds sprout.
I believe homegrown tomatoes are worth all the drama they cause.
I’m always trying to figure out where I can squeeze in one more plant.
My garden has taught me patience… whether I wanted the lesson or not.
I have a master’s degree in Sustainable Food Systems, so I can talk about gardening, food access, and sustainability for entirely too long.
One of my favorite things is helping people go from “I kill everything” to “LOOK WHAT I GREW!”
Grow With Me is where we keep gardening fun, realistic, and encouraging. We learn together, celebrate the wins, troubleshoot the “what in the world happened to my plant?” moments, and keep growing.
And when you’re ready to go deeper, the Grow Collective is where you’ll find more guidance, seasonal support, garden coaching, planting plans and resources to help you actually grow with confidence.
But enough about me!
Tell me something about YOU:
Where are you gardening from, and what’s one thing you’d love to grow successfully?

10/07/2026

Fayetteville NAACP

10/07/2026

Partnership for Children of Cumberland County
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