Daily Archives: October 8, 2021

Here’s Your Opportunity to Recognize the ESPs Who Work Tirelessly in Your School

Plans are underway for Education Support Professional (ESP) Day, our annual celebration of ESPs, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, during American Education Week! While NEA recognizes ESPs and their amazing contributions to our students, schools, communities every day, we are always excited for this special opportunity to lift up their stories and impact even further. This year, we are planning to amplify the voices of ESPs and support them through a variety of online actions. NEA’s Center for Communications and ESP Quality Department are collecting short video clips from a variety of educators and school community members with messages that show […]

Southside Middle School Wins California Casualty’s 2021 Music and Arts Grant

San Mateo, CA, October 7, 2021 – After careful consideration of nearly 500 applications, California Casualty has designated 142 schools throughout the country as 2021 Music and Arts Grant awardees. “We are excited to announce that this year, we are awarding a 2021 California Casualty Music & Art Grant to NEA-NH Member Regina McGuiggin from Southside Middle School in Manchester,” said Amy Grosso from California Casualty. “She is among 142 grants being awarded in 29 states. She will receive $250 to help purchase much needed art supplies for their program.” The recipients, representing 29 states, demonstrated a strong financial need […]