Mission

The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. We believe that the most innovative and effective education policies and practices emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others who are committed to justice, antiracism, equity, excellence, and opportunity. Through the transformative power of these partnerships, we believe we can improve both students’ and communities’ educational experiences and outcomes. The NEA Foundation achieves its mission by: - investing in educators’ leadership, shared learning and collaboration; - supporting partnerships whose actions prioritize antiracism, educational justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity; and - sharing improvements in education policy and practice resulting from educators’ and their partners’ thought leadership.