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Get Ready for the Election!

Help secure our victories from the last two years by supporting candidates who will fight for public schools. See NEA's recommended candidates in your local election.

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We're here to make sure that every student & educator succeeds.

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.

"Too often people want a silver bullet solution or will implement a Band-Aid approach. These shortages are severe. They are chronic. And the educator shortages that are gripping our public schools, colleges, and universities will only be fixed with systematic, sustained solutions."

Quote by: Becky Pringle, NEA President

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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.

Be a voice for each and every student.

Students have a right to a safe, welcoming, and affirming learning environment in a school that respects and values them and is free of bias. Learn about issues affecting our students and how you can help students succeed.

Advocate for your rights & working conditions.

Those who serve our students and communities need the support, resources, and working conditions to excel in their work. The power and influence of the NEA community are here to help you understand your rights and improve your working conditions.

Achieve professional excellence and become a leader in your profession.

Being an education professional requires passion, dedication, confidence, and resilience. Our community helps educators at all stages in their career become leaders in their profession, in their union, and in their communities. Explore how you can achieve professional excellence and mentor others through leadership development.

Advance justice with us.

Institutional racism prevents students from getting the opportunities they deserve. See how you can bring racial and social justice into our schools and transform our communities.

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.

Let's get real

Let's bring real change

Let's get real

Every election is high-stakes when it comes to public schools and the common good.

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Let's bring real change

"Every two and four years, we hear about how this is the 'most important election of our lives,' but every election is very important if you're passionate about an issue. Whether we want to elect fresh new voices to be champions of public education, make changes to policies, or work to replace elected officials we are unhappy with, every election should be viewed as an important opportunity for change. We can never get complacent with the policies and elected officials who do not strive to better our lives, our profession, or our students."

— Erica Nungaray, teacher's assistant, Las Vegas

Why elections matter for our students

Elected officials' decisions affect everything from school budgets to teaching credentials to class sizes.

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Let's bring real change

"I got involved in the next election. With my local and state associations, we interviewed candidates, and eventually backed a primary candidate who supported public education. We made phone calls, stood on street corners with signs, held meet and greets....We had a lot of community support and teachers who advocated for their profession, supported their association, and wanted what was best for their students. Our candidate ended up winning and he's been supportive of our issues, has voted favorably on bills we care about, and is willing to talk to us. It doesn't get any better than that."

— Amber Spradlin, teacher, Oklahoma

Get ready for Election Day

NEA members have successfully raised educator wages, improved working conditions, supported student loan forgiveness, and more through advocacy.

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Let's bring real change

"The decisionmakers we elect directly impact the quality of public education. Our working conditions and our students' learning environments are interconnected. If teachers want to improve them, then we must be engaged in political action."

— Jamie Yi, high school special education teacher, North Carolina

Get engaged

What's on Your Mind?

We're here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We're here to support you in whatever you need.

• Bullying
• Collective Bargaining
• College Affordability
• COVID-19
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Education Funding
• English Language Learning
• Federal Legislation
• Gun Violence
• Immigration
• Mental Health
• Politics & Campaigns
• Privatization
• Racial & Social Justice
• School Climate
• Trauma
• Workplace Conditions

In October, we celebrate the dedicated faculty and staff who ensure our students are able to grab their piece of the American Dream through higher education. This year, you can share your Higher Ed pride online!

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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.

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