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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.
NEA President Becky Pringle
“A daughter of public-school teachers and a product of public schools herself, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s story is the story of all of us who have overcome great obstacles in the pursuit of making our country a better, more equitable place for all.”
Quote by: Becky Pringle, NEA President

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

A 2020 study found that 28 percent of transgender youth whose pronouns were not affirmed attempted suicide in the past year.

Let’s bring real change

Sam Long
“Every child deserves to have teachers who share their experiences and identities because these adults provide hope and proof that a fulfilling life is possible. For our growing number of trans and nonbinary and questioning students, I get to be that proof.”
— Sam Long, science teacher, Colorado
Create a safe school climate for students and staff

The number of college students studying to become teachers is less than half what it was 50 years ago.

Let’s bring real change

Cameo Kendrick
“The fact is teachers aren’t paid adequately—and everybody knows it and everybody talks about it. These financial barriers are significant, especially as more non-traditional students consider [careers in] education. Like me, they have families and other responsibilities.”
— Cameo Kendrick, chair of NEA Aspiring Educators
Learn more about the crisis and how NEA is countering the trend

The war in Ukraine is providing the “teachable moments” educators seek, but they’re treading carefully.

Let’s bring real change

Dustin Rhodes
“We talk about current events all the time, and the ultimate goal is to teach our students how to apply what they’re learning to real world scenarios. But it’s important to target the information to the age and comfort level of your students. You have to know where they’re coming from. For example, we have a lot military families and some kids have family or friends of family who’ve been deployed to eastern Europe. They’ve asked, are we going to war?”
— Dustin Rhoades, social studies teacher, Maryland
How teachers are talking about the war in Ukraine

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.