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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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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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Let’s bring real change
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Native students studying Native languages have better attendance rate, are more likely to graduate, and have better mental health.
Let’s bring real change
“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
“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
“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
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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.
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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.