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We're here to Keep the Promise of Quality Public Education

At NEA-Alaska we believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.

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If anything follows Alaska’s motto of “North to the Future,” it’s investing in the Alaskans of tomorrow through public education.

Quote by: Tom Klaameyer, President, NEA-Alaska

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Our best hope for student success is you

Your passion and commitment are crucial to helping all students—of all colors and backgrounds—learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Here’s how you can get started . . .

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We are THE voice for educators in Alaska. See what membership can mean for you!

Let's GET REAL

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Let's BRING REAL CHANGE

Let's GET REAL

Public education in Alaska has been flat-funded since 2017. During that time inflation has risen 18%.

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Let's BRING REAL CHANGE

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"Send a message to our legislators in Juneau that our kids are important and it's time to invest in our public education for them."

— Tom Klaameyer, NEA-Alaska President

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Most Alaska public school employees don't have access to a pension or Social Security. 69% of Alaska educators are projected to outlive their retirement savings.

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Against a blue background with pine trees, there is the phrase "Restore Our Pension" is in bright, all caps yellow font. Below in white font, it says "Alaska educators hired after 2006 have the least secure retirement system in America. Tell your legislators to fix it today!"

You can take direct action today by contacting your legislators and urging them to support legislation to fix our retirement system.

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More than 2.5 million hard-working Americans, including many educators, are subject to unfair Social Security penalties that deprive them of benefits they have earned.

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We’ve got to do everything we can to repeal GPO/WEP. It’s too discouraging for people to go into teaching.

— Gayle Harbo, Retired Alaska Math Teacher

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