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We’re here to make sure every student & educator succeeds.

The National Education Association (NEA) is more than 3 million people—educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends—who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.

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Arming Teachers Still a Terrible Idea
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Arming Teachers Still a Terrible Idea

Two states pass laws to allow teachers to carry concealed weapons, heightening the safety risk to the entire school community.
Your Back-to-School Union Checklist
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Your Back-to-School Union Checklist

This school year, follow these steps to hit the ground running.
What Does it Mean To Be an Anti-Racist?
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What Does it Mean To Be an Anti-Racist?

Being ‘not racist’ is not enough. Learn from these educators how you can help dismantle systemic racism in your school.
From the Classroom to Becoming ‘Education Governor’ to Vice Presidential Candidate
Breaking the Cycle of Bad Behavior
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Breaking the Cycle of Bad Behavior

We love our students, but behavior problems have reached a crisis point. We can do something about it.

Our best hope for student success is you.

Your passion and commitment are crucial to helping all students—of all colors and backgrounds—learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Here’s how you can get started.
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“We go to senior centers and living facilities to help folks who aren’t likely to make it to the polls who still want to exercise that precious right to vote. At the end of the day, I’m just an advocate for voting.”
Quote by: Lynda Wolfe Smith, Retired teacher, Georgia

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Let’s bring real change

Let’s get real

Strikes cause teacher pay to rise by 8%, or roughly $10,000 per teacher, five years post-strike.

Let’s bring real change

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“It makes sense that these educators who choose to do something radically different—who choose these students—are the same people saying we can and have to use our power as unionized educators to make something different happen!...In the end, we’re doing this because we care about our communities. We care about our students and families. And we care about each other.”
— Angela Bonilla, president of Oregon’s Portland Association of Teachers
Learn more about the effects of teacher strikes

Attempts to censor books surged 65% in 2023, reaching the highest level ever tracked by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

Let’s bring real change

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“There’s a lot of silent censorship happening, [librarians] saying they won’t buy something because it might violate [state] law. My school district has tried really hard to preserve students’ rights in the midst of this craziness, but others have erred on the side of caution and taken out way more than they should have. And their explanation is that ‘we don’t know.’”
— Mari Butler-Abry, High school librarian, Perry, Iowa
Resources to celebrate the freedom to read and fight book bans

Thirty-three percent of all school support staff working full‐time earn less than $25,000 per year, and 11 percent earn less than $15,000.

Let’s bring real change

Jariza Rodriguez
“They eliminate positions and then increase our workload by redistributing the work of those eliminated to those of us who are still here. A lot of us, even in higher education, have second jobs or live with roommates just to make ends meet. We aren’t asking for much. None of us expect to get rich. But we deserve a living wage because we are essential.”
— Jariza Rodriguez, administrative assistant, University of Massachusetts-Boston
Read: New Rule on Overtime Will Boost Pay for Thousands of School Support Staff

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To help celebrate and educate about the contributions of Hispanic Americans and Hispanic culture, check out our curated list of lessons, activities, videos, and more.
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Great public schools for every student

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.