We’re here to make sure that 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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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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Our journey began more than a century ago. Yours starts now.
We’ve spent decades working for students and educators—but, there’s still more to do. Like our progress during the civil rights and women’s rights movements, we need to dig in and speak up for the students and educators who are still facing inequality every day.
Let’s get real
Let’s bring real change
Let’s get real
As more 21st century jobs and careers require college degrees or certificates, it is essential that all Americans have access to higher education.
Let’s bring real change
We have to think of new ways of financing education. Back in the day... education was considered a public good, and my success was considered the success of everyone. Higher education has to go back to being a public good.
— Elizabeth Davenport, professor of Educational Leadership and 2020 Higher Educator of the Year
Celebrate Higher Educator Staff During National Higher Education Month
Educators are uniquely positioned to provide support and resources to LGBTQ students, who may lack support at home.
Let’s bring real change
One way to affirm students’ various identities is to ask ALL students which personal pronouns they identify with—not just the students you suspect may be transgender or gender nonbinary. It’s a simple way of letting LGBTQ+ students know that you’re there for them and modeling the behavior for all students.
— Amber Myrrh Ingram, ESL elementary school teacher
Find more ways to support LGBTQ students in our toolkit
53% of teachers are thinking of leaving the profession—more than before the pandemic
Let’s bring real change
"It's been heartbreaking. These were some rock star teachers [who left]. Right now, I don't think there is enough respect for our voices, and I'm not sure I feel safe going back into the school building."
— Leah Juelke, 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the Year
Read "Educators Ready for Fall, but Teacher Shortage Looms"
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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.