NEA’s Annual Meeting & Representative Assembly
Join us in Denver, Colorado, from Friday, July 3, through Tuesday, July 7.
Approximately 6,000 educators from communities across America set the agenda for America’s largest labor union during the National Education Association’s annual Representative Assembly in Denver, Colorado, July 3-7, 2026. Learn more about this year's meeting below.
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Highlights from Denver
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Recapping the Representative Assembly: Educators Gear Up to Fight for Schools, Democracy
Delegates salute outgoing President Becky Pringle and elect a new leadership team to chart a course for the future.
A Day of Learning and Organizing for Power
NEA RA delegates attend workshops that will help them grow their unions and power
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‘Let’s Go Back to Our Campuses and Do What We Do’
NEA’s Higher Educator of the Year urges educators in Denver to fight for academic freedom and grow their unions
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2026 Education Support Professional of the Year: Never Lose Hope
Stanley “Ric” Calhoun tells delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly that their collective strength makes them an unstoppable force.
NEA Ushers in New Leadership
Delegated elected Princess Moss, Noel Candelaria, and Robert Valera Rodriguez to NEA’s highest offices.
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Create Belonging for Students, says 2026 Teacher of the Year
Social studies teacher Leon Smith, honored for his commitment to student civic engagement, critical thinking, inclusion, addresses NEA Representative Assembly about creating a diverse educator workforce.
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NEA Executive Director Proud of Union Fighting for Democracy
In her address to the NEA RA, Kim Anderson said NEA fights for what is right, no matter the cost.
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Educators Are the Heartbeat of Democracy, says NEA President
In her farewell keynote, Becky Pringle tells NEA Representative Assembly delegates to stand in their power.
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