About NEA

Who Sets Policy

NEA members nationwide set Association policy, most notably through an annual Representative Assembly (RA) that convenes an Annual Meeting every July. NEA members at the state and local level elect the more than 9,000 RA delegates who, in turn, elect NEA's top officers, debate issues, and set NEA policy. Between Annual Meetings, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee are NEA's top decision-making bodies. 

NEA's president is Reg Weaver, a middle school science teacher from Harvey, IL. Dennis Van Roekel is NEA's vice president, and Lily Eskelsen is secretary-treasurer. John Wilson is NEA's executive director.

The NEA Handbook, published annually for use by Association officers, national and state staff, members, and other interested leaders in the field of education, provides background, program, policy and contact information on the Association.