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Classroom Educators

North Carolina's teachers help children achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens.
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North Carolina's educators not only help children read, write, and achieve academically, they teach them the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens. The role of classroom teachers in our society could not be more crucial: Every job, invention, and advancement is made possible by the work our nation's teachers do.

NCAE supports classroom teachers by helping them advocate for safe working conditions, reasonable pay, professional development resources, and so much more. We help teachers understand the unique challenges of today’s classrooms and develop groundbreaking solutions to strengthen public schools.

When educators succeed, students succeed. 

YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE

We need and deserve fair salaries and benefits. We need and deserve workplaces that respect who we are and what we bring to our students. We need and deserve the right to demand change. Let’s redefine the workplace—together.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

We believe that every educator is a learner. That’s why NCAE is proud to bring you the best from our educator-leaders: so you have a reliable resource for your pedagogy and practice challenges

SCHOOL CLIMATE 

Every student deserves a safe, welcoming, affirming learning environment. We provide the tools for educators to make it happen

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

We provide cutting-edge resources from state and national experts–our staff, leaders, and members–on the skills and topics educators need to join, stay in, and advance our profession

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Ready to take the next step in your career? Start with our leadership resources for the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective leader at the local, state, and national stage.

Samuel Ball - Winston
When I decided to be a part of the public education system, I knew I wanted to make a difference.
Quote by: Samuel Ball
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A leading voice for educational excellence

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is our leading voice for educational excellence, for children and their families, and for the public schools they count on. As the public school employees union and the largest association of professional educators in North Carolina, our membership extends to all 100 counties and includes teachers, non-classified school staff, administrators, students, retirees, and community allies. NCAE believes that every child has a right to a high-quality education, an excellent teacher, and a well-funded school.