The National Education Association makes its choice a day earlier than usual . This year , it did so earlier than normal `` in order to provide early and strong support to help ensure the election of a candidate who is on the side of students and working families . '' Former President Obama spoke to the group the day before its vote . The NEA represents 3.2 million teachers and administrators .
The National Education Association makes its choice a day earlier than usual . Former President Obama spoke to the group the day before its vote . The NEA represents 3.2 million teachers and administrators .