Who We Are
We are educational professionals advocating to bring together our members, Kansans and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education. We are driven by a vision of a great public school for every student. Our core values guide our work, starting with our unwavering belief in equal opportunity.
What We Do
KNEA is a state-level affiliate of the National Education Association. NEA provides support to state affiliates through advocacy, legal support, grants, trainings and benefits. Organizing is at the heart of building stronger KNEA affiliates at the local level.
Our Mission & Vision
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Our Mission
KNEA is a statewide union, empowering educators to organize for the strong public schools our communities deserve.
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Our Vision
KNEA works to cultivate fully resourced, supportive, and inclusive public education communities that honor the dignity of all people.
Core Values
Equitable Opportunity We believe public education is the gateway to opportunity. All students have the human and civil right to a quality public education that develops their potential, independence, and character.
A Just Society We believe public education is vital to building respect for the worth, dignity and belonging of every individual in our diverse and multicultural society.
Democracy We believe public education is the cornerstone of our state and nation. Public education empowers individuals with the skills to be involved, informed and engaged in our representative democracy.
Professionalism We believe that the expertise and judgment of education professionals are critical to student success. We call for the respect, compensation and continued learning due all professional workers.
Partnership We believe partnerships with families, caregivers, communities and other interest holders are essential to student success and quality public education.
Solidarity and Collective Action We believe individuals are strengthened when they work together for the common good. As education professionals, we improve our students’ learning environment by improving our working conditions.
