It's all about the Members!
About the NEA Student Program
The Student National Education Association (SNEA) was founded in 1937 as a department of NEA. The SNEA Representative Assembly almost 50 years later voted to end its affiliation status and merge with NEA as a program.
Today we have:
- 60,000 members
- more than 900 college/university campus chapters
- 50 state programs
- a national, full-time, elected chairperson
- a nine-member, appointed advisory committee of student members
- 2 national conferences -- Summer Leadership Conference (June), and Fall Connections Conference (November).
We strive to:
- promote community partnerships,
- foster leadership through pre-professional opportunities and peer mentoring,
- promote membership among diverse populations,
- provide networking opportunities,
- supplement formal teacher-education training,
- promote the national accreditation of teacher-education training,
- recruit and retain pre-professional members, and
- maintain a presence at all NEA conferences.
The NEA Student Program is Essential
Nearly 2 million teachers across the country retired in 2007. We must take aggressive steps to replace these educators and ensure a quality teacher in every classroom. NEA supports teachers who are well qualified and prepared for their careers.
Also, one out of three NEA Student Program members becomes an NEA leader.
Why should you join?
There are many advantages of being a part of the NEA Student Program. Benefits include:
Member Discounts and Services: As an NEA member, you'll receive special benefits and discounts on professional and consumer products and services, including:
- low-interest credit cards
- car rentals
- mortgage plan with low down payment options
- early-start investment plan for retirement
- life insurance
- health insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- magazine subscriptions
- and more
Book Discounts
Get 10% off textbooks from Barnes & Noble with free shipping on purchases over $25. The offer is only available to NEA members and for online textbook purchases through our secured Web site.
Dues Rebate After Graduation
During your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you'll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were a student member.
Scholarships:
Student members are eligible for NEA's Jack Kinnaman Scholarship or leadership training that helps members gain skills in communication, time management, group management, organizing, and publishing.
PRAXIS Study Guide
Most states require that new educators pass the standardized Principles of Learning and Teaching test before they can become licensed. Check out our tutorial for ways to relieve text anxiety, sample questions, and more.
Professional Workshops and Conferences
We hold national leadership and professional development meetings. Topics include everything from stress management and interviewing skills, to classroom management and pedagogy.
Publications
NEA Today, Tomorrow's Teachers, and your state newsletter are available to members.
Community Outreach
Student members can work alongside peers and working professionals to make positive differences in communities across the country. Special grants are available for student chapters that want to start an outreach program.
Outreach to Teach
NEA Student Program members each year join retired educators, education support professionals, and active teachers to clean up a local school in the host city of NEA's Representative Assembly.
Awards
Is your local doing 'big things'? Get recognized at the annual NEA Student Program Awards.
Hookup!
Get the tools and skills you need to build cooperative relationships your peers and other NEA members including NEA-Retired, Higher Education, Education Support Professionals, and Active members.
Legal Services
NEA provides $1 million in professional liability coverage and offers other legal services such as will writing, consulting, etc. This coverage, provided by our Educators Employment Liability Program, protects you every time you step into a classroom!
Technical Support and Assistance
If you've got a great idea for a membership drive or local workshop but need some help to pull it off, NEA can help. Student Program members are part of a network that includes local association leaders, UniServ staff, state affiliate officers, and staff at NEA headquarters.
Legislation and Lobbying
NEA supports America's public schools on national and state levels. As a member, you can be a part of this process and support pro-public education legislation.
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