- The NEA from 2011 to 2019 also contributed $1 million through it advocacy fund toward Whitmer’s political career, according to a review of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network.
- The United Federation of Teachers, the country’s other large teacher’s union, reportedly contributed $750,000 over the same period,
- Whitmer, is a tough reelection bid against GOP challenger Tudor Dixon, has faced criticism this election cycle for supporting remote learning throughout the pandemic, a protocol largely supported by teachers unions.
- A recent Education Department report showed a significant decline last year in student test scores that were attributed in part to remote learning.
