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Great educators create great public schools. Our members answer our call to action, sharing tips, tools, and wisdom from experience to advance professional excellence among all.
VT-NEA provides the training, tools, and community support for educators to engage students, nurture justice, and excel in their profession.

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What we should do is let our students know we care and are here to guide them, and to encourage each student to be the best they can be.
Quote by: Whitney Barber, Special Education Paraprofessional
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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 men and women who make a difference in the lives of students in classrooms across Vermont.
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