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Our Issues
We are active on a host of issues that impact our students, educators, and communities.
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SDEA at the Capitol
SDEA represents the interests of educators and students at the Statehouse.
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Our Victories
With a unified voice, educators can accomplish so much when we work together and speak up for our students, public schools, and communities.
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