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From the President: President Sherri Schwanz issues statement on due process, freedom of speech
Sept. 19, 2025: In recent weeks, educators across the nation have come under scrutiny for expressing personal opinions on their private social media platforms. Kansas is no exception

Meet Dr. David Fernkopf, KNEA’s New Executive Director
July 19, 2024: Dr. David Fernkopf hired as KNEA’s new Executive Director.

From the President: Schwanz issues statement on investigations into four Kansas School Districts
Aug. 15, 2025: The Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) stands firmly behind educators, students and families of Topeka, Shawnee Mission, Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas, regarding the recent investigations launched by the United States Department of Education.