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Our Members

Students, educators, workers, allies—we all have a home in our union.
From Atlanta to Albuquerque, Hartford to Honolulu, we support students in all roles and responsibilities. The result? An Association as strong and diverse as its communities.
In eight categories and countless ways, NEA members advance the cause of public education. See how they share their time, energy, and expertise to help all students and educators succeed.

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Our nation’s teachers help children achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens.

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More than a half million Education Support Professional members take care of our children every day and make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in our schools and classrooms.

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The more than 1 million Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) who work in our nation’s public schools are key to making sure students have the services they need to succeed.

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NEA-Retired membership today is more than 300,000 strong. Our retirees continue to lead the way for public education and critical issues.

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Parents, families, and supporters are coming together to advocate for the public schools every student deserves.
Member Fakhra Shah
I believe justice comes from being in the community. Seeing each other, being together, struggling together. And it can’t be on just one person, one teacher. It’s all of us.
Quote by: Fakhra Shah , High School Teacher, California Teachers Association
2019 Salem Kaizer RA delegates

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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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