National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement on the election results: ...

Fifty years ago, teacher Jo Carol LaFleur was the plaintiff in an historic Supreme Court case that struck down the common ...

Each year, NEA issues a report card that measures congressional support for issues related to public education and educators. Members of Congress are notified in ...

Collective bargaining is the strongest and most empowering way to give educators a voice in advocating for great public education for every student. Collective bargaining and advocacy ensure we ...

Affirmative action — This term describes policies adopted since the 1960s that require “affirmative” (or positive) actions be to taken to ensure people of color and women have opportunities equal to ...

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 ...

Learn how to communicate about union membership and the meaningful changes won by educators in your area and across the country. Access key resources that highlight the power of the union, including ...

Racial dynamics, disparities and divisions permeate our society, communities, schools and classrooms. Systemic racism is so deeply rooted in our history, culture and institutions that there’s no ...

Disability discrimination occurs when an applicant or employee is treated less favorably because of a disability. A person may be disabled if he or she has a physical or mental condition that ...

This year's theme is "Promoting, Protecting, and Strengthening Higher Education: The Foundation of Our Democracy" Interested in presenting at the 2025 NEA Higher Education Conference? Submit your RFP ...

NEA has a vision for great public schools for every student. We know that institutional and structural racism are barriers to achieving our vision. We will leverage the power and collective voice or ...

NEA Communications provides the latest news on NEA positions and actions—and can connect you with our education policy and program experts to dig deeper into the issues. Share Through press releases, ...