

The mission of NCUEA is to promote and advance quality public education in urban schools by empowering and supporting local associations, leaders, and members. In carrying out this mission, NCUEA focuses on the following areas:
- United voice for urban education
- Promotion of and advocacy for local associations
- Partnership with NEA
- Partnerships with education-focused organizations
- Training for local urban leaders
- Human and civil rights for all
- Celebration of diversity
- Communication among local associations
- Staff/Leadership relationships
- Quality working conditions
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Funding can be used to support your local's efforts to increase membership and build its power by identifying issues, strengthening worksite leader systems and structures, and implementing organizing campaigns.
REGISTER NOW: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITY: LOOKING TO THE PAST TO LEAD BOLDLY IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY IN HONOLULU, HI
December 10 – 13, 2025

Join us for the 2025 NCUEA Fall Conference in Honolulu, HI, as we celebrate and explore the rich history of our movement. This year's theme emphasizes looking to the past to lead boldly into the future amidst uncertainty.
Conference Highlights:
Special Guest & Speaker: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Author of Kapaemahu & 2016 recipient of the NEA’s Ellison S. Onizuka Award for Human & Civil Rights.
Keynote Speaker: History of the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy and Labor History in the Islands lead by Troy J.H. Andrade, Joanna Lau Sullivan Distinguished Professor, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Panel Discussion: Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies
- Colin Kaepernick, Activist & Co-editor, "Our History Has Always Been Contraband"
- Anthony Arnove, Co-founder, Voices of a People's History of the United States
- Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor, Professor of African-American Studies, Princeton University
- Robin D. G. Kelley, Chair in U.S. History, UCLA
Keynote Speaker (Invited): Norma Kaweloku Wong, Author of "When No Thing Works—a Zen and Indigenous perspective on resilience, shared purpose, and leadership during times of collapse".
Register now and join us for engaging discussions, cultural experiences, and meaningful connections to help us lead boldly through uncertain times.
NCUEA CONFERENCES
Year | Fall Conference Location | Fall Conference Dates | Summer Conference Location | Summer Conference dates |
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24-25 | East Region: Providence, RI | Dec. 4-7, 2024 | Pacific Region: Portland, OR | June 27-30 |
25-26 | Pacific Region: Honolulu, HI | Dec. 10-13, 2025 | Mountain Region: Denver, CO | June 28-July 1 |
26-27 | Mountain Region: Omaha, NE | Dec. 2-5, 2026 | Central Region: Indianapolis, IN | June 26-29 |
27-28 | Central Region: TBD | Dec. 1-4, 2027 | East Region: Washington, DC | June 26-29 |
28-29 | East Region: TBD | Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2028 | Central Region: Kansas City, MO | June 26-29 |
