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.
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 . . .
BUILD YOUR CAREER & BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR PROFESSION
ADVANCE JUSTICE WITH US.
ADVOCATE FOR YOUR RIGHTS & WORKING CONDITIONS.
Use Your Educator Voice.
We are THE voice for educators in Alaska. See what membership can mean for you!
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%.
Let's BRING REAL CHANGE
"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."
— Laura Capelle, 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.
Let's BRING REAL CHANGE
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.
Let's BRING REAL CHANGE
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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What’s on Your Mind?
We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
NEA-Alaska ESP Spotlight
Meet Julia Walker, the Forever Bear. Julia knows every student’s name when they arrive in the morning at North Star Elementary School in Kodiak.
Her impact doesn’t start and stop at the doors of her school, she is also an active member of the Kodiak Island Education Support Association (KIESA).
