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Why Politics Matters
Newly elected NEA President Dennis Van Roekel says one of his priorities is to encourage all Association members -- especially new educators -- to get involved and stay involved in the political process. "Casting a ballot is a critical exercise of democratic participation. But voting is the easy part. It should not be the beginning and end of an individual's political activism."
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Video Clips from A Special Mission

A Special Mission: The National Education Association is a video history that tells the story of the National Education Association, from its founding as the National Teachers Association in Philadelphia in 1857 through its merger with the American Teachers Association in 1966.

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In the 1850s, public education needed a national advocate to improve teaching conditions and promote professional standards. Watch video.
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Educator Margaret Haley led a demonstration at NEA's 1903 convention in Boston demanding attention to teachers' economic plight. Watch video.
 
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In 1865, the NEA's national convention focused on rebuilding schools in the aftermath of the Civil War. Watch video.
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In 1921, NEA joined the U.S. Office of Education and the American Legion to create American Education Week, a public awareness campaign that continues today. Watch video.
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