HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES? TELL CONGRESS TO EXTEND THE EDUCATOR TAX DEDUCTION

The $250 tax deduction for educators’ out of pocket classroom supply expenses expired at the end of 2011. While educators may still claim the deduction on their 2011 tax returns, unless Congress acts to extend the deduction, it will not be available in future years. Educators often reach into their own pockets to purchase classroom supplies because they want to make sure students have what they need to succeed. (More)

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NEA Education Insider: August 5, 2010

NEA Education Insider: August 5, 2010

You did it!  The Senate has passed legislation to save over 138,000 education jobs!  On August 5, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 61-39.  This victory for educators, students, and our nation was a direct result of your calls, letters, e-mails and personal visits to Senators.  Thank you for your incredible efforts!

See how your Senator voted on this important bill.

Thank Senators who voted yes, and express your disappointment to those who voted against saving education jobs.

We are in the final stretch now.  The House of Representatives will return to Washington, DC for a special session to vote on the Senate-passed bill.  The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10.  The House has already passed an education jobs bill, but because the Senate bill uses different "offsets" to pay for the jobs fund, the House must now pass it.

Urge your House members to pass this urgent legislation.

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Special Alert: House Voting on Jobs Package Tomorrow – Urge Inclusion of Education Funding