Teachers Union Criticized for Misspelling “Fascism” in Anti-Trump Resolution

The country’s largest teachers’ organization was mocked this week after it included a spelling error in a resolution condemning President Trump. The National Education Association (NEA), which represents over 3 million educators nationwide, approved a proposal claiming to defend democracy and civilization itself, but with a notable typo.

The resolution explicitly stated that the NEA would use the term “fascism” in its materials to accurately describe Trump’s actions, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to truth. However, the document misspelled the word as “facism,” which quickly went viral on social media. The error was pointed out by conservative education advocate Corey A. DeAngelis, who shared the leaked agenda item.

The agenda also referenced additional costs—approximately $3,500—to properly address the spelling in their materials, highlighting concerns about the organization’s priorities. Social media users, including DeAngelis, ridiculed the NEA for the mistake. One critic remarked, “Couldn’t even spell ‘fascism’ correctly in its official resolution attacking the president.”

Conservative group Moms for Liberty’s CEO, Tina Descovich, suggested the incident reflected broader issues within American education. She argued that if the largest teachers’ union struggles with spelling basic political terms, it underscores why students are underperforming academically, claiming the focus is on political agendas rather than fundamental skills.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers like Washington’s Jim Walsh described the resolution as “hysterical slander,” asserting it contributes to public mistrust in public schools and prompting some families to homeschool their children.

A teacher on social media humorously criticized the NEA for the repeated spelling mistake, stating, “If any student wrote ‘fascism’ as ‘facism’ in an essay, I’d burn the paper.” The NEA did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the controversy.