Multiracial Students ignored by National Education Association (NEA)  

National Education Association's John Stocks delivered his first speech as executive director of the nation's largest professional organization yesterday. He called the members "social justice patriots."


Stocks honored the members for the "glorious diversity" of the NEA. He commented extensively on the how the progressive educators and members of the NEA helped with social justice for the following groups:
African American Children
Native American Children
Women
Japanese-American Children
Children with Discabilities
Spanish-Speaking Children
Same-sex couples
Children in Poverty
Homeless Children
Immigrants
Foster Children 
Muslim Children and Adults

There was no mention of multiracial children. During the long speech Mr. Stocks said "Be the activists for social justice and equal opportunity in America!" Calls to the NEA have not been returned.

An education?

The National Education Association's magazine is  "NEA Today," A recent edition explained how important it is to educate teachers about race and ethnicity. Not once did they mention multiracial students, although they managed to include Asian, Hispanic, White, and Black. No wonder when I explain the importance of recognizing multiracial students to teachers, most of them say, "I never thought about that." Neither did the National Education Association.