Staff Reports
The latest revelations about the National Education Association (NEA) may leave many parents scratching their heads in bewilderment, wondering just how many of their hard-earned dollars were whisked away to support political causes rather than the education of their children. Fox News Digital uncovered Department of Labor records indicating that the largest teachers union in the U.S. has channeled millions of taxpayer dollars into far-left political groups. It’s a scandal that should be making headlines everywhere, but unsurprisingly, the liberal media don’t seem keen on broadcasting this news.
This union’s spending spree included a whopping $3.5 million check sent to a global teachers federation, where, as it happens, the NEA president holds a cozy vice-presidential post. Don’t you just love it when positions of power are used to maintain a tight-knit circle of influence? Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands more were funneled into groups championing racial and education justice. Isn’t it heartwarming to know where prioritized funds are going while the quality of education in our schools appears to be spiraling downward?
Then comes the real kicker: the NEA was involved in funding efforts against gerrymandering in Ohio, tossing half a million dollars at the cause. Parents expecting dollars to fund classroom improvements might be shocked to learn that their contributions are instead being invested into political battles, rather than into programs aimed at raising those dismal reading and arithmetic levels. What’s worse is that this kind of spending is a regular practice by the NEA, all under the guise of “social justice unionism.”
It doesn’t stop at glaring fiscal mismanagement; this scandal also highlights the opacity around where this money goes. Many union members may be in the dark regarding these expenditures, much like unsuspecting parents who thought their dollars were put towards improving their child’s education. Those parents might have had a moment of naivety, believing their contributions meant direct support for teacher salary adjustments or educational resources, but instead, their money was detoured toward agendas they aren’t even aware of.
So, what’s to be done? As amusing as it is to ridicule the complicity and lack of accountability within organizations like the NEA, the reality is grim. The IRS or Treasury could launch an investigation, or perhaps it’s time to reexamine their federal charter that prioritizes social advocacy over academic achievements. Until then, expect more questionable spending to slide under the radar without uproar, keeping the union’s political engine well-oiled while America’s young minds lag behind in basic education.
