A powerful lineup of speakers shared why they work to end disability discrimination, fight for justice for all people, and speak up for students and educators.
Kim Anderson told NEA Representative Assembly delegates that love fuels her anger at the attacks on LGBTQ+ students, on the freedom to learn, on women's rights, and more. And, through that anger, she and NEA members are taking actions that make a difference.
Pringle called on NEA Representative Assembly delegates to organize for the freedom to teach the truth, for the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students, and more. She also pointed to many successes over the past year, and inspired hope among those who heard her.
Eight of ten awards were presented to educators for their commitment to advance racial and social justice in public schools, college campuses, and their communities. The remaining awards went to two organizations committed to improving the lives of the people in their communities.
The 2023 NEA Conference on Racial and Social Justice proved—once again—to be a powerful space for educators and allies to build community, demonstrate the union’s power to demand change, and flip the script on extremist politicians who ban books and restrict teaching the truth about our history.
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.
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.