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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.
Pamella Johnson 2023 National ESP of the Year
“A student's experience is so much more than tests and what they do inside the classroom. They deserve to be seen and supported as whole people—this includes their mental health and overall wellbeing.”
Quote by: Pamella Johson, 2023 Education Support Professional of the Year

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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Be a voice for each and every student.

Students have a right to a safe, welcoming, and affirming learning environment in a school that respects and values them and is free of bias. Learn about issues affecting our students and how you can help students succeed.
NEA member Enrique Ferrara

Advocate for your rights & working conditions.

Those who serve our students and communities need the support, resources, and working conditions to excel in their work. The power and influence of the NEA community are here to help you understand your rights and improve your working conditions.
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Achieve professional excellence and become a leader in your profession.

Being an education professional requires passion, dedication, confidence, and resilience. Our community helps educators at all stages in their career become leaders in their profession, in their union, and in their communities. Explore how you can achieve professional excellence and mentor others through leadership development.
NEA Vice President Becky Pringle speaks to the crowd a social justice rally

Advance justice with us.

Institutional racism prevents students from getting the opportunities they deserve. See how you can bring racial and social justice into our schools and transform our communities.

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Jump to updates, opportunities, and resources for NEA state and local affiliates.

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

Native students studying Native languages have better attendance rate, are more likely to graduate, and have better mental health.

Let’s bring real change

Cody Van
“My biggest fear is to see the Cherokee language die. I want to grab [students] by the shoulders and say, it’s dying. Your identity is in the midst of its death. Wake up! Do something about it.”
— Cody Vann, Cherokee language and culture teacher, Tahlequah High School, Oklahoma
Learn how educators are working to preserve Native languages

Standardized tests are inaccurate, inequitable, and don’t accurately measure student learning and growth.

Let’s bring real change

alissa holland
“Standardized tests create test anxiety and some kids even have test phobia because they have just this one chance at getting it right. Performance-based assessment allows students to ask more questions and bounce ideas around, which reduces anxiety without reducing rigor.”
— Alissa Holland, instructional coach, Milford Public Schools district, Massachusetts
Learn more about performance-based assessment

Almost half of schools in a national survey report challenges to teaching about issues of race and racism and policies and practices related to LGBTQ student rights.

Let’s bring real change

Antonio Moses
“As an educator, I’ve seen how all students benefit from a true picture of history—whether that’s exploring the difficult moments in U.S. history or the contributions of people who have been marginalized. Students, for example, realize that while they may have different cultures and struggles, they also have a lot of similarities. Absent an honest and accurate history, the classroom tends to be draining and one-dimensional.”
— Antonio Moses, Interim Principal, North Carolina
Pledge to support honest and accurate education

What’s on Your Mind?

We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
Amanda Gorman

Celebrate Poetry Month with Amanda Gorman

Help students discover the role of poetry in their lives and inspire them to write and perform their own words in the service of positive change with these recommendations and resources from award-winning writer and inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.
National Education Association

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.