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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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Why the U.S. Supreme Court Matters to Public Schools
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Why the U.S. Supreme Court Matters to Public Schools

Supreme Court decisions affect educators, students and working families every day. Find out how we “graded” key decisions that have helped or hurt public education.
Educators Warn Against Child Labor Rollbacks
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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
How ESPs Advocate for Fair Pay, Better Working Conditions and Respect
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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!”
Mic Check: One, Two, … One, Teach!
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Mic Check: One, Two, … One, Teach!

From multiplication bars to literacy stars, teachers are transforming learning with hip-hop.

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.
NEA President Pringle addresses delegates to the 2025 Representative Assembly
“We cannot simply fight against. We must also fight forward for our vision of a public school system where every student—every one—attends a school that is safe, welcoming, and plentiful in resources....and where educators are valued as the professionals [they] are.”
Quote by: Becky Pringle, NEA President

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Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions.

Let’s bring real change

2025 Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson addresses RA delegates from the stage
“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

Teresa M. Hodge
“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

Andy Markus
“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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Educators and parents know that America's students need more opportunities to succeed, and we need to strengthen our public schools where 90% of students learn.
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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.