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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.
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Research shows that implicit bias starts at a young age.
Let’s bring real change
“The first step is figuring out how we can change as individuals. Then we learn how to talk about race and inequities, which are not always easy to discuss. When we’re more comfortable talking about this openly, we look at the students and how they are impacted by what we teach and by other factors at school, like dress codes or discipline practices.”
— Lindsey Smith, English teacher, Idaho
Three educators share advice for creating more just schools
The more students study music, the better they perform in math and reading, says a study by the American Psychological Association.
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“We try to create an environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and trying again. The goal is to give them an excuse to try new music so that maybe at some point in the future, they'll pick up their instrument again.”
— Bethany Robinson, jazz band director
Learn more benefits of music education
Being exposed to the traumas students bring into school every day can exact an emotional and physical toll on teachers and other educators.
Let’s bring real change
“ Our educators are not equipped right now to do what needs to be done—to be the caring, compassionate, supportive educators they want to be. We need to train and prepare our educators to be trauma-informed, but we also have to look at workload, lack of planning time, and lack of respect. We need to look at all the root causes why our profession is asking educators to go beyond their limits.”
— Donna Christy, President, Prince George's County Educators' Association
Read: Educators Struggle with Compassion Fatigue
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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.