Memphis Education Association Endorses Steve Cohen for Congress

Based on the recommendation of the Tennessee Education Association and its local members in the Memphis Education Association, the National Education Association Fund for Children & Public Education has endorsed Steve Cohen for re-election to the House of Representatives.

"The Tennessee Education Association which recommended your candidacy - And the NEA Fund applaud your commitment to public education and children," read the press release issued by NEA Chairperson Reg Park. "The NEA Fund will recommend your candidacy to the NEA members residing in your Congressional District and will urge them to play a leadership role in helping you to achieve victory. The NEA Fund and TEA are proud to support the election of federal candidates, like you, who measure up on the issues that most concern our members."

"Education is the cornerstone of a healthy economy," Congressman Cohen said. "That's why I devoted twenty years of my life to fighting for the Hope Lottery that has paid for the college education of thousands of youths across this state."

The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the United States, representing over 3.2 million educators and school & university staff across the United States.

Click here to read the NEA's letter recommending the re-election of Congressman Steve Cohen.