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Who We Represent

Educators, support professionals, retired professionals, allies—we all have a home in our union.
From Richmond to Readsboro, Burlington to Bradford, we support students in all roles and responsibilities. The result? A Union as strong and diverse as its communities.
Across counties and countless ways, VT-NEA members advance the cause of public education. See how they share their time, energy, and expertise to help all students succeed.

Education Support Professionals

VT-NEA's Education Support Professional members take care of our children every day and make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in our schools and classrooms.

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Vermont’s licensed educators help children achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens.

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Vermont-NEA Aspiring Educator Program is a state-level program with members from Vermont Higher Ed Campuses.

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Public school retirees (administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, and others) are invited to join VT-NEA-Retired.
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We’re all in this to help shape our kids’ lives – teachers and ESPs together. You can’t talk about education about being a family if you don’t include half the family.
Quote by: James "Jim" Johnson, Bus Driver
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The Union of Vermont Educators

The Vermont-National Education Association is the union of Vermont educators, 13,000 professionals who teach the state's children every day. As the state's largest union, Vermont-NEA is proud to represent the people who make a difference in the lives of students in classrooms across Vermont.
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The Vermont-NEA is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

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