Just & Equitable Schools Creating safe and supportive schools so all students can learn
Every student deserves a safe, welcoming, affirming learning environment. We provide the tools for educators to make it happen.
The NEA was founded on the belief that every student deserves a great public education. But in too many communities, years of systemic racism and unconscious bias have limited opportunities for many students and contributed to a growing education gap.
In response, NEA's Center for Social Justice has created a professional development program designed to help educators identify and correct explicit and implicit discrimination in their classrooms. Student-centered, research-based, and educator-driven, our trainings and resources are helping educators across the country adjust their practice to better serve students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, promoting racial and social justice in their communities.
Our Core Values
The National Education Association is working hard to a create a future in which every student can attend school in the full confidence of being welcomed as they are.
Featured Resources and Trainings
Our trainings give educators the skills and insight to create a safe and equitable learning environment for students.
NEA and Racial Justice in Education
Racial justice is the systematic fair treatment of people of all races, resulting in equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, and Stereotypes
Resources to sharpen our racial analysis and to deepen our understanding of implicit bias, microaggressions, and stereotypes.
FAQs When Talking About Race
Frequently asked questions and answers that will sharpen our ability to talk more effectively about race.
Cultural Competence
Recognizing that culturally responsive instruction helps educators close achievement gaps, NEA offers a program that expands the capacity of educators to serve students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Bullying & Sexual Harassment
Recognizing the pervasive role bullying plays in the lives of today’s students, NEA offers a national program to engage members in bullying prevention—providing members with resources and skills to prevent student-to-student bullying, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, and sexting.
Diversity
NEA views the diversity that exists among our members, staff, students, and communities as a great asset for public education and works to maximize this asset through the National Diversity Training Program.
Case Studies
See how NEA trainings helped educators across the country improve their practice.
Striving for School Safety
An LGBTQ training helps educators connect social justice issues to student achievement.
Diversity Should Unite, Not Divide
A diversity training helped these educators reflect, improve their practice and lead others.
Developing a Culturally Responsible Classroom
Educators explore inherent biases to reach every student, no matter who they are or where they’re from.
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Great educators create great public schools. NEA provides the training, tools, and community support for educators to engage students, nurture justice, and excel in their profession.
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