Championing a just and equitable public education
The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education.
Global Fellows
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Students Reached
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Grants to Educators
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What We Do
We invest in educators’ and communities’ leadership, learning, partnerships, and advocacy to advance educational justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity.Â
Who We Are
We are a national community of educators and others who are passionate about preserving public education as the cornerstone of our democracy and as every child’s civil right.Â
"I do this work because I love helping students reach their dreams, achieve academic excellence, and find their purpose. It is hard work but it is the right work, especially now. Every student deserves a teacher who cares deeply about our students' humanity, identity, and lived experience."
Awards for Teaching Excellence
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"[The Global Learning Fellowship] gave me both the tools and the confidence to teach global perspectives, even in subjects where that might not seem obvious at first. Because of that experience, my students are not just learning content, they are connecting what we learn to real issues happening in the world."
Global Learning Fellowship
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"I was raised in the public school system, and I am raising my own children in it. I have witnessed the brilliance that emerges when educators are trusted to do what they do best. I have also seen the deep challenges they face every day. My commitment to public education is lifelong because I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to move toward their own version of success."
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