Noel Candelaria
@noelcandelaria.bsky.social
Proud El Pasoan, husband, father, & SpEd teacher serving as NEA Secretary-Treasurer, the nations largest labor union, committed to the success of public education & workplace democracy through our unions.
Border educator. Parent. Son of immigrants.
El Paso is my hometown — my family has been here for 140+ years.
Due process is the guardrail of democracy. I applaud Judge Briones for defending constitutional rights for all.
On Tyranny warned us: deny rights to some, and none are protected.
El Paso is my hometown — my family has been here for 140+ years.
Due process is the guardrail of democracy. I applaud Judge Briones for defending constitutional rights for all.
On Tyranny warned us: deny rights to some, and none are protected.
El Paso judge: Trump-backed immigration appeals rulings deny migrants long-standing bond rights
An El Paso federal judge says immigration appeals rulings that curtailed bond hearings have driven a record surge of habeas corpus cases as detained migrants seek release in federal court.
elpasomatters.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Border educator. Parent. Son of immigrants.
El Paso is my hometown — my family has been here for 140+ years.
Due process is the guardrail of democracy. I applaud Judge Briones for defending constitutional rights for all.
On Tyranny warned us: deny rights to some, and none are protected.
El Paso is my hometown — my family has been here for 140+ years.
Due process is the guardrail of democracy. I applaud Judge Briones for defending constitutional rights for all.
On Tyranny warned us: deny rights to some, and none are protected.
As a public school parent + educator: I teach democracy, not obedience. The Boston Tea Party was illegal — now we call it patriotism. When students protest, education is working. Using state power to punish schools for that is authoritarian overreach. Dissent is American. Silence is not.
February 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
As a public school parent + educator: I teach democracy, not obedience. The Boston Tea Party was illegal — now we call it patriotism. When students protest, education is working. Using state power to punish schools for that is authoritarian overreach. Dissent is American. Silence is not.
Boston Tea Party truth we must teach honestly:
It was illegal. That’s the point.
Protest has always challenged unjust power — and today is no different.
Protest is American.
Silencing dissent is not.
#TeachTheTruth #ProtestIsAmerican
It was illegal. That’s the point.
Protest has always challenged unjust power — and today is no different.
Protest is American.
Silencing dissent is not.
#TeachTheTruth #ProtestIsAmerican
January 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Boston Tea Party truth we must teach honestly:
It was illegal. That’s the point.
Protest has always challenged unjust power — and today is no different.
Protest is American.
Silencing dissent is not.
#TeachTheTruth #ProtestIsAmerican
It was illegal. That’s the point.
Protest has always challenged unjust power — and today is no different.
Protest is American.
Silencing dissent is not.
#TeachTheTruth #ProtestIsAmerican
Governor Abbott said “recalibrate.”
We agree.
Let’s recalibrate the Governor’s Mansion-starting in March, finish in November.🗳️
We agree.
Let’s recalibrate the Governor’s Mansion-starting in March, finish in November.🗳️
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Governor Abbott said “recalibrate.”
We agree.
Let’s recalibrate the Governor’s Mansion-starting in March, finish in November.🗳️
We agree.
Let’s recalibrate the Governor’s Mansion-starting in March, finish in November.🗳️
Justice for Alex Pretti — an ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agents during protests in Minneapolis.
Join Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Monday 1/26 at 8 pm ET to learn your rights when documenting ICE/CBP and get the latest updates.
RSVP 👉 www.mobilize.us/nea/event/89...
Join Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Monday 1/26 at 8 pm ET to learn your rights when documenting ICE/CBP and get the latest updates.
RSVP 👉 www.mobilize.us/nea/event/89...
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · The National Education Association
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
www.mobilize.us
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Justice for Alex Pretti — an ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agents during protests in Minneapolis.
Join Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Monday 1/26 at 8 pm ET to learn your rights when documenting ICE/CBP and get the latest updates.
RSVP 👉 www.mobilize.us/nea/event/89...
Join Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Monday 1/26 at 8 pm ET to learn your rights when documenting ICE/CBP and get the latest updates.
RSVP 👉 www.mobilize.us/nea/event/89...
🕯️❄️ NEA MLT/WLT-West Tonight.
In the snow.
Together.
Educators and community members across the country are lighting our lights in solidarity with Minnesota.
📍 Step outside.
🕯️ Shine a light.
#ShineALight #StandWithMinnesota #ICEOutNow
@neatoday.bsky.social
@educationmn.bsky.social
In the snow.
Together.
Educators and community members across the country are lighting our lights in solidarity with Minnesota.
📍 Step outside.
🕯️ Shine a light.
#ShineALight #StandWithMinnesota #ICEOutNow
@neatoday.bsky.social
@educationmn.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 AM
🕯️❄️ NEA MLT/WLT-West Tonight.
In the snow.
Together.
Educators and community members across the country are lighting our lights in solidarity with Minnesota.
📍 Step outside.
🕯️ Shine a light.
#ShineALight #StandWithMinnesota #ICEOutNow
@neatoday.bsky.social
@educationmn.bsky.social
In the snow.
Together.
Educators and community members across the country are lighting our lights in solidarity with Minnesota.
📍 Step outside.
🕯️ Shine a light.
#ShineALight #StandWithMinnesota #ICEOutNow
@neatoday.bsky.social
@educationmn.bsky.social
💙 Wearing blue for Minnesota.
Schools should be safe—not places of fear.
Students deserve to learn without intimidation.
ICE out of our schools, in MN and everywhere.
#WearBlueForMN #ICEOutOfSchools
Schools should be safe—not places of fear.
Students deserve to learn without intimidation.
ICE out of our schools, in MN and everywhere.
#WearBlueForMN #ICEOutOfSchools
January 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
💙 Wearing blue for Minnesota.
Schools should be safe—not places of fear.
Students deserve to learn without intimidation.
ICE out of our schools, in MN and everywhere.
#WearBlueForMN #ICEOutOfSchools
Schools should be safe—not places of fear.
Students deserve to learn without intimidation.
ICE out of our schools, in MN and everywhere.
#WearBlueForMN #ICEOutOfSchools
As a parent and educator, I’m outraged. A 5-year-old child allegedly used as bait by ICE. This is authoritarian behavior—exactly what On Tyranny warns us about. When power targets children, democracy is already under attack.
Tell Congress: End the Abductions ➡️ www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Tell Congress: End the Abductions ➡️ www.nea.org/advocating-f...
ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy; school leader says agents used him as ‘bait’
The Columbia Heights school district says federal agents have detained four children in their district. School officials say agents used 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos as “bait” to try and draw family m...
www.mprnews.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
As a parent and educator, I’m outraged. A 5-year-old child allegedly used as bait by ICE. This is authoritarian behavior—exactly what On Tyranny warns us about. When power targets children, democracy is already under attack.
Tell Congress: End the Abductions ➡️ www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Tell Congress: End the Abductions ➡️ www.nea.org/advocating-f...
Educators are organizing — again — to protect students.
On Jan 23, I’m wearing blue in solidarity with Minnesota educators calling for ICE out of our schools. Schools must be safe spaces rooted in trust, not fear.
Stand with Minnesota. 💙
#ICEOutOfOurSchools #WearBlueForMN
On Jan 23, I’m wearing blue in solidarity with Minnesota educators calling for ICE out of our schools. Schools must be safe spaces rooted in trust, not fear.
Stand with Minnesota. 💙
#ICEOutOfOurSchools #WearBlueForMN
On Friday, Jan. 23, Minnesota educators take collective action against the presence of ICE in and around our schools.
MEMBERS: learn more and sign up: edmn.me/january23 #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
MEMBERS: learn more and sign up: edmn.me/january23 #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Educators are organizing — again — to protect students.
On Jan 23, I’m wearing blue in solidarity with Minnesota educators calling for ICE out of our schools. Schools must be safe spaces rooted in trust, not fear.
Stand with Minnesota. 💙
#ICEOutOfOurSchools #WearBlueForMN
On Jan 23, I’m wearing blue in solidarity with Minnesota educators calling for ICE out of our schools. Schools must be safe spaces rooted in trust, not fear.
Stand with Minnesota. 💙
#ICEOutOfOurSchools #WearBlueForMN
Day 3 at CNTE offered a warning rooted in history.
Educators from across Latin America connected past repression to today’s attacks on academic freedom and unions—often disguised as “neutrality” or “reform.”
This is why educators organize.
Public education is democracy in action.
Educators from across Latin America connected past repression to today’s attacks on academic freedom and unions—often disguised as “neutrality” or “reform.”
This is why educators organize.
Public education is democracy in action.
January 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Day 3 at CNTE offered a warning rooted in history.
Educators from across Latin America connected past repression to today’s attacks on academic freedom and unions—often disguised as “neutrality” or “reform.”
This is why educators organize.
Public education is democracy in action.
Educators from across Latin America connected past repression to today’s attacks on academic freedom and unions—often disguised as “neutrality” or “reform.”
This is why educators organize.
Public education is democracy in action.
Day 2 at CNTE in Brazil, educators chanted:
“FORA TRUMP DA AMÉRICA LATINA” — Trump out of Latin America.
A message rooted in lived experience.
Education isn’t neutral. Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
When educators organize globally, authoritarianism loses ground. ✊🏽🌎
“FORA TRUMP DA AMÉRICA LATINA” — Trump out of Latin America.
A message rooted in lived experience.
Education isn’t neutral. Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
When educators organize globally, authoritarianism loses ground. ✊🏽🌎
January 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Day 2 at CNTE in Brazil, educators chanted:
“FORA TRUMP DA AMÉRICA LATINA” — Trump out of Latin America.
A message rooted in lived experience.
Education isn’t neutral. Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
When educators organize globally, authoritarianism loses ground. ✊🏽🌎
“FORA TRUMP DA AMÉRICA LATINA” — Trump out of Latin America.
A message rooted in lived experience.
Education isn’t neutral. Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
When educators organize globally, authoritarianism loses ground. ✊🏽🌎
Day 1 at the 35th CNTE Congress: democracy is fragile, public education is under attack, & educators are on the frontlines.
From Brazil to the U.S., we’re resisting privatization & authoritarianism—together.
Educators don’t just teach democracy.
We defend it. ✊🏽📚🌎
#PublicEducation #Democracy
From Brazil to the U.S., we’re resisting privatization & authoritarianism—together.
Educators don’t just teach democracy.
We defend it. ✊🏽📚🌎
#PublicEducation #Democracy
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Day 1 at the 35th CNTE Congress: democracy is fragile, public education is under attack, & educators are on the frontlines.
From Brazil to the U.S., we’re resisting privatization & authoritarianism—together.
Educators don’t just teach democracy.
We defend it. ✊🏽📚🌎
#PublicEducation #Democracy
From Brazil to the U.S., we’re resisting privatization & authoritarianism—together.
Educators don’t just teach democracy.
We defend it. ✊🏽📚🌎
#PublicEducation #Democracy
Schools must be places of safety — not fear.
We stand with Education Minnesota demanding ICE stay out of our schools.
Every child deserves dignity, stability, and the freedom to learn.
We stand with Education Minnesota demanding ICE stay out of our schools.
Every child deserves dignity, stability, and the freedom to learn.
ICE unlawfully detained one of our members and used pepper spray on high school students shortly after shooting and killing a Minneapolis woman yesterday.
We demand they stay away from our schools. Immediately.
We demand they stay away from our schools. Immediately.
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Schools must be places of safety — not fear.
We stand with Education Minnesota demanding ICE stay out of our schools.
Every child deserves dignity, stability, and the freedom to learn.
We stand with Education Minnesota demanding ICE stay out of our schools.
Every child deserves dignity, stability, and the freedom to learn.
As educators, we must speak out against war and militarism.
Military intervention violates sovereignty, international law, and the democratic principles we teach.
The people of Venezuela deserve self-determination—not violence.
Fund education, not war. 📚✏️
Military intervention violates sovereignty, international law, and the democratic principles we teach.
The people of Venezuela deserve self-determination—not violence.
Fund education, not war. 📚✏️
Unimos nuestra voz y apoyo 📢
Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todo el pueblo venezolano quien es quien tiene que definir su destino. Llamamos a que se detenga la escalada militar y de violencia.
El ataque a #Venezuela es una violación al derecho internacional y contrario al multilaterismo. ⬇️
Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todo el pueblo venezolano quien es quien tiene que definir su destino. Llamamos a que se detenga la escalada militar y de violencia.
El ataque a #Venezuela es una violación al derecho internacional y contrario al multilaterismo. ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
As educators, we must speak out against war and militarism.
Military intervention violates sovereignty, international law, and the democratic principles we teach.
The people of Venezuela deserve self-determination—not violence.
Fund education, not war. 📚✏️
Military intervention violates sovereignty, international law, and the democratic principles we teach.
The people of Venezuela deserve self-determination—not violence.
Fund education, not war. 📚✏️
Happy New Year 2026 🎉
May we move forward with empathy, dignity, joy, and care for one another—rooted in our shared humanity.
May we move forward with empathy, dignity, joy, and care for one another—rooted in our shared humanity.
January 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Happy New Year 2026 🎉
May we move forward with empathy, dignity, joy, and care for one another—rooted in our shared humanity.
May we move forward with empathy, dignity, joy, and care for one another—rooted in our shared humanity.
Proud and humbled to receive the early endorsement of TNT–The Northern Tier (AK, ID, MT, ND, SD, WY) and NCUEA (National Council of Urban Education Associations) for my candidacy to serve as the next Vice President of the National Education Association.
Together, we build power. ✊🏼
Together, we build power. ✊🏼
December 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Proud and humbled to receive the early endorsement of TNT–The Northern Tier (AK, ID, MT, ND, SD, WY) and NCUEA (National Council of Urban Education Associations) for my candidacy to serve as the next Vice President of the National Education Association.
Together, we build power. ✊🏼
Together, we build power. ✊🏼
Reposted by Noel Candelaria
Every single child deserves to be celebrated, loved, and supported for who they are—nothing less. It is the place of parents and doctors to secure the care that their children need, not politicians.
Shame on the administration for standing in the way.
Shame on the administration for standing in the way.
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors
The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.
www.nbcnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every single child deserves to be celebrated, loved, and supported for who they are—nothing less. It is the place of parents and doctors to secure the care that their children need, not politicians.
Shame on the administration for standing in the way.
Shame on the administration for standing in the way.
Solidarity with the United Teachers of Richmond — standing up for students, healthcare, & fully staffed schools.
Educators don’t walk out on students — we walk out for them.
NEA’s 3M members stand with you. ✊🍎
#UnionStrong #RedForEd #Solidarity
@neatoday.bsky.social
@wearecta.bsky.social
Educators don’t walk out on students — we walk out for them.
NEA’s 3M members stand with you. ✊🍎
#UnionStrong #RedForEd #Solidarity
@neatoday.bsky.social
@wearecta.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Solidarity with the United Teachers of Richmond — standing up for students, healthcare, & fully staffed schools.
Educators don’t walk out on students — we walk out for them.
NEA’s 3M members stand with you. ✊🍎
#UnionStrong #RedForEd #Solidarity
@neatoday.bsky.social
@wearecta.bsky.social
Educators don’t walk out on students — we walk out for them.
NEA’s 3M members stand with you. ✊🍎
#UnionStrong #RedForEd #Solidarity
@neatoday.bsky.social
@wearecta.bsky.social
Powerful weekend at NEA’s MLT/WLT-West in Denver — sharpening leadership, advancing equity, and building power.
Inspired by student leader Swafiya Twahir & proud of Texas leaders Evelyna and Francesca leading the way.
Bonus: Met Jimmy Kimmel — excited to be among educators. ✊🏽💚 #MLTWLT #WeAreNEA
Inspired by student leader Swafiya Twahir & proud of Texas leaders Evelyna and Francesca leading the way.
Bonus: Met Jimmy Kimmel — excited to be among educators. ✊🏽💚 #MLTWLT #WeAreNEA
December 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Honored to keynote NEA’s leadership seminar in Denver.
At a time when immigrant communities are attacked & public education is under threat, educators must organize, build community, & lead with courage.
We are 3 million strong.
Juntos Podemos Cambiar el Mundo.
At a time when immigrant communities are attacked & public education is under threat, educators must organize, build community, & lead with courage.
We are 3 million strong.
Juntos Podemos Cambiar el Mundo.
December 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Honored to keynote NEA’s leadership seminar in Denver.
At a time when immigrant communities are attacked & public education is under threat, educators must organize, build community, & lead with courage.
We are 3 million strong.
Juntos Podemos Cambiar el Mundo.
At a time when immigrant communities are attacked & public education is under threat, educators must organize, build community, & lead with courage.
We are 3 million strong.
Juntos Podemos Cambiar el Mundo.
So inspired seeing educators celebrate earning & maintaining National Board Certification. Having watched Patty do it & mentor others, I know the sacrifice behind it. Congrats NBCTs—students rise because you invest in yourselves. Proud NEA is a founding partner. ✨🍎
#NBCT
#NBCT
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
So inspired seeing educators celebrate earning & maintaining National Board Certification. Having watched Patty do it & mentor others, I know the sacrifice behind it. Congrats NBCTs—students rise because you invest in yourselves. Proud NEA is a founding partner. ✨🍎
#NBCT
#NBCT
Honored to moderate at the EI Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Brussels.
A clear takeaway:
Educators and our unions must lead how AI is used in schools — not tech companies or policymakers.
Explore NEA’s work on AI literacy, policy, and member learning: nea.org/ai
A clear takeaway:
Educators and our unions must lead how AI is used in schools — not tech companies or policymakers.
Explore NEA’s work on AI literacy, policy, and member learning: nea.org/ai
December 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Honored to moderate at the EI Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Brussels.
A clear takeaway:
Educators and our unions must lead how AI is used in schools — not tech companies or policymakers.
Explore NEA’s work on AI literacy, policy, and member learning: nea.org/ai
A clear takeaway:
Educators and our unions must lead how AI is used in schools — not tech companies or policymakers.
Explore NEA’s work on AI literacy, policy, and member learning: nea.org/ai
Today marks 50 years of IDEA — a law that changed lives, including mine as a special education teacher and a dad of a student with an IEP.
I’m grateful for IDEA, but not for Congress’ 50 years of broken promises.
It’s time to FULLY FUND IDEA NOW.
Take action: nea.org/IDEA50
#IDEA50 #FullyFundIDEA
I’m grateful for IDEA, but not for Congress’ 50 years of broken promises.
It’s time to FULLY FUND IDEA NOW.
Take action: nea.org/IDEA50
#IDEA50 #FullyFundIDEA
November 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Today marks 50 years of IDEA — a law that changed lives, including mine as a special education teacher and a dad of a student with an IEP.
I’m grateful for IDEA, but not for Congress’ 50 years of broken promises.
It’s time to FULLY FUND IDEA NOW.
Take action: nea.org/IDEA50
#IDEA50 #FullyFundIDEA
I’m grateful for IDEA, but not for Congress’ 50 years of broken promises.
It’s time to FULLY FUND IDEA NOW.
Take action: nea.org/IDEA50
#IDEA50 #FullyFundIDEA
What a country funds is what it values. If we can afford endless war but not a Department of Education, we’re choosing fear over opportunity.
Our children—and our democracy—deserve better.
Our children—and our democracy—deserve better.
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
What a country funds is what it values. If we can afford endless war but not a Department of Education, we’re choosing fear over opportunity.
Our children—and our democracy—deserve better.
Our children—and our democracy—deserve better.
Powerful weekend at our NEA National Organizing Conference in Chicago.
From defending democracy to building high-density worksites, we’re answering President Pringle’s call to Organize for Power.
Thanks to our Center for Organizing + VP Princess Moss.
When educators organize, we win.
#WeAreNEA
From defending democracy to building high-density worksites, we’re answering President Pringle’s call to Organize for Power.
Thanks to our Center for Organizing + VP Princess Moss.
When educators organize, we win.
#WeAreNEA
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Powerful weekend at our NEA National Organizing Conference in Chicago.
From defending democracy to building high-density worksites, we’re answering President Pringle’s call to Organize for Power.
Thanks to our Center for Organizing + VP Princess Moss.
When educators organize, we win.
#WeAreNEA
From defending democracy to building high-density worksites, we’re answering President Pringle’s call to Organize for Power.
Thanks to our Center for Organizing + VP Princess Moss.
When educators organize, we win.
#WeAreNEA