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A Tool Kit for Human and Civil Rights Activists: Public education is a fundamental human and civil right, and great public schools are a basic right for every child -- this is the very foundation of our advocacy.
Tips for the Association Activist: Educate yourself on the issues. Listen to others, enlist their help, and take decisive and meaningful action.
Putting Our Values To Work: A seven-part guide for human and civil rights activists, including an FAQ, dozens of tips and plenty of background information, and recommended resources.
The Activist's Library: These must-read books are essential for any activist.
Somebody Ought To Do Something: Often times when people hear or read about a wrong, they say somebody ought to do something about it. But the truth is, when people say that, they often mean: Somebody else ought to do it. That somebody is YOU!
The Activist's Cyberspace Resources: Online tools, tips and best-practices to enhance your skills as an activist.
Feeding the Activist's Soul: Harness your passion and learn how to avoid burnout -- plus, rekindle the passion if it's died down.
Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Activist: Why you should become an activist, how you can make time to do it, and how to overcome any fears you might have.
Managing E-Mail Overload: How to take control of your email and make it work for you.
NEA Now E-Newsletter: February 08, 2008: The latest news and updates for Association Representatives and Local Leaders.
Writing Effective Email: As association activists, we compete with many other groups and causes, trying to move our members to action through online communications.
Best Practices for Association Representatives: Tips, ideas and resources that help Association Representatives becoming more effective leaders and stronger advocates for their fellow educators.
Worse Than Union Busting: A new slate of television, radio and print ads are assailing workers' rights and undermining the efforts of organized labor.
Recommended Reading: Organizing for Power: Recharge your summer reading list with 73 titles that will help you organize for power.
15 Ways to Welcome New Teachers: As an Association Representative, new hires will look to you for guidance and support as they acclimate to their new school.
AR Spotlight, John Luster: John Luster, a school bus driver in Dallas, Texas, was recognized by his local association for strengthening the membership.
AR Spotlight, Cheryl Moyd: Cheryl is a national Washington State Social Studies Teacher of the Year, known for her high standards in the classroom and high activity in the Association.
Tell Us About an Association Rep: Association representatives are the heart and backbone of NEA. See profiles of outstanding ARs, and tell us about the ones you know.
NEA Now E-Newsletter: May 16, 2007: The latest news and updates for Association Representatives and Local Leaders.
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The Introvert Advantage: How do you work with the 25% of the population who are introverts? How do you survive as an introvert? There's some good stuff in this book -- for outies as well as innies.
AR Spotlight, Suzanne and Scott Wisenburg: Meet the Wisenburgs, a husband-and-wife team teaching together in the classroom and working together for the Association.
The Thin Book of Naming Elephants: The authors of "Naming Elephants" provide options for identifying and overcoming barriers to institutional improvement.
Who Needs Association Representatives, Anyway?: Association reps are the heart and backbone of our association. This area of the NEA.org website is committed to supporting and developing their work.
Association Rep Spotlight: Meet school leaders who are working with the Association and alongside their fellow teachers.
Recommended Books: Recommended reading for Association Reps, local leaders, and others interested in organizing.
NEA Now E-Newsletter: Subscribe to and view samples of this free, monthly e-newsletter for Association Representatives.
Organizing Is...: In three words: You, Plus, Action.
How People Decide To Act: The Change Continuum: An explanation of the steps people must take before they decide to do something about their bad situations.
Home Visits are a Great Way to Connect with Members: How quality, face-to-face contacts can boost membership, serve current members, and improve the public image of your local association.
Congratulations Higher Education Activists of 2006: Announcing the members of the fourth annual NEA Higher Education Emerging Leader Academy (ELA), Class of 2006.
NEA Launches the Framework for an Effective Association Representative System: State and local leaders will find 3 guiding principles to building an effective AR system: commitment, integration and a system for recruiting, training and developing new ARs.
Conducting Successful Building Visits, Part 2: Advice for those who have been out of the classroom for some time and may not understand all the issues presented by members.
Conducting Successful Building Visits, Part 1: Advice for those who have never conducted a building visit or need a little help.
Saul Alinsky: The American Organizer: Recommended reading: 2 books by Saul Alinsky are an inspiration to anyone contemplating action in their community.