Title: What Does the National Education Association Do?
Headings: What Does the National Education Association Do?
What Does the National Education Association Do?
An Overview of the NEA
History
Membership
Mission
NEA Pros and Cons

Content: The NEA has a budget of over $300 million per year. Mission
The stated mission of the National Education Association is "to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world." The NEA also is concerned with wage and working conditions common to other labor unions. The NEA’s vision is “building great public schools for every student.” The NEA relies on members to perform much of their work and provides a strong local, state, and national network in return. The NEA, at the local level, raises funds for scholarships, conducts professional development workshops, and bargains contracts for school employees. At the state level, they lobby legislators for funding, seek to influence legislation, and campaign for higher standards. They also file legal action on behalf of teachers to protect their rights. The NEA at the national level lobbies Congress and federal agencies on behalf of its members. They also work with other education organizations, provide training and assistance, and conduct activities conducive to their policies.