We’re here to make sure 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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Trump’s Budget Bill: An Attack on Public Schools, Working Families, and Immigrants
Trump’s Budget Bill: An Attack on Public Schools, Working Families, and Immigrants
The budget reconciliation bill President Trump just signed is a betrayal to vulnerable students and public schools—and largely at odds with what most people want.
How Flexible Seating Can Boost Classroom Engagement
How Flexible Seating Can Boost Classroom Engagement
Meet two educators who say they’ve noticed negative behaviors decreasing after bringing more seating options to students.
Educators Warn Against Child Labor Rollbacks
Educators Warn Against Child Labor Rollbacks
‘Our children are not responsible for rescuing our economy,’ says Maine teacher Rie Larson.
Meet the 2025 NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Winners
Meet the 2025 NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Winners
NEA honors nine leaders advancing equity, justice, and education.
How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect
How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect
More states adopt NEA ESP Bill of Rights to say “One job should be enough!”
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Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions.
Let’s bring real change
“There’s a difference between being altruistic and being self-sacrificing. And through the work of my union—through the solidarity and support of educators like you—I came to understand something transformative: the best way to advocate for our students truly is to advocate for ourselves....We are the guardians—not just of our curricula and our classrooms—but of the conditions that allow our schools to thrive. I say this with full conviction, every day, but especially today: Protecting education is how we protect our democracy.”
— Ashlie Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year
Watch Ashlie's address to NEA members
There is power in numbers—whether the issue is class sizes or clean water, we are stronger when we raise our voices together.
Let’s bring real change
“May we all learn to build the same kind of resilience our ancestors did as we face of our current adversities; may we endeavor to build our power through allyship with our community partners, and may we continue to fight for the respect we deserve as professionals in our respective fields regardless of our classifications....We must remain true to who we are and never ever diminish our light and its brightness because how else can we light a path for those who will come behind us?”
— Teresa M. Hodge, 2025 Higher Educator of the Year
Watch: Teresa addresses NEA educators
Educators are best positioned to advocate for adequate funding for schools and ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed.
Let’s bring real change
“We have to be political, plain and simple. It's the only way we can make real changes. When I say political, I don’t mean red vs. blue, I’m saying you must advocate for you, for us, for students, and for working families.”
— Andy Markus, 2025 Educations Support Professional of the Year
Watch Andy's speech to delegates
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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.