The next generation of educators have their colleagues' backs: "We're coming in droves, we’re not backing down from any challenge, and we’re here to support you."
President Joe Biden calls the NEA one of the nation's "indispensable organizations." At the 100th NEA RA, the nearly 8,000 delegates made it clear they are ready to use that influence and stature to transform public education.
The fate of American democracy, whether it holds fast or crumbles, depends upon an educated citizenry, NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson told NEA Representative Assembly delegates on Thursday.
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.