[Diva Betsy Ross]

I understand the need for the insurance, even though some teachers deserve to be sued, and there are good teachers out there who need the protection from maniac parents.

I have read numerous times about insurance that teachers can pick up from other sources than the NEA. I don't have a link or name right now though.

Do you know why this idea, of getting insurance through other sources hasn't taken off yet?

What can we do to get the word to teachers who want out of the NEA, that there are alternatives to the NEA?

I believe that is an important step to cleaning the system up,protecting good teachers and breaking the strong hold of the NEA.

[Amelia]

Do you know why this idea, of getting insurance through other sources hasn't taken off yet?

I really don't. I was told in one of my education classes that coverage was available through homeowners insurance, but I couldn't find it in my state. My next alternative was a professional organization which provided insurance and which was not a union and not affiliated with the NEA, and that's the option I chose.

Some teachers, especially those in "high risk" subject areas, do choose to belong to the NEA affiliate because the insurance is regarded as superior.