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At the 2023 NEA-Retired Annual Meeting, a salute to history and a look ahead.

Educators from across the nation come together in Orlando to set goals and priorities for the upcoming year—and demand an end to book bans and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.

NEA President Becky Pringle praises delegates for being “courageous and creative, prepared and persistent.”

"As union members and leaders, we have the power to fight for the professional respect that all educators want and deserve,” says the Illinois education support professional.

Bonniejean Alford, an Illinois instructor, spoke to RA delegates Wednesday, encouraging them to partner with students.

Vice President Harris gave high praise to educators for their commitment to students and social justice, and offered reasons for hope despite the obstacles they face.

"Because of your commitment, brighter days are on the horizon," says Ohio history teacher Kurt Russell in his address to educators at NEA's Representative Assembly.

NEA’s highest honor goes to Dolly Parton for her work in early childhood literacy.

Educators fuel the fight for freedom—and their importance has never been more evident and urgent, NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson said before the NEA Representative Assembly on Monday.

Policy includes guiding principles and call to action to help all students thrive and succeed.